996 C4 replacement tyres
Discussion
My new to me 996 C4 is now sat on axle stands in the garage given the OEM split rims were in need of a full refurb (see below for the worst rim!) having been carefully neglected by the previous owner. At least 2 of the 4 have a flat spots on the rims & the rear tyres are overdue for changing with the fronts 60% worn so I may as well put a full matching set on & there's a new set of centre caps ready to go on too.
It's currently running 225/40/18 & 285/30/18 Pirelli P Zeros and won't be taken on track & I wondered what the thinking is on replacement tyres? Do I stick with the P Zeros or put Pilot Sport 2s on??
It's currently running 225/40/18 & 285/30/18 Pirelli P Zeros and won't be taken on track & I wondered what the thinking is on replacement tyres? Do I stick with the P Zeros or put Pilot Sport 2s on??
PS2s are good tires on the 996. I've used them in summer, winter, heavy rain and on the track and have total confidence in them. They are an old design but work well. Had P Zeros on other cars and found them too hard. Also had Conti Sports on my 996 and found them vague. Hope that helps.
My only experience of P-Zeros is with a very old set that were hard to the point of being dangerous ! I don't think I've ever heard good reports of them.
I tried a set of Falken FK-452 when I first got my car, they were OK but took *ages* to bed in, they always felt soft. I suspect the weight distribution of the 911 has something to do with it, which has led me to believe in N-rated tyres.
N-rated Contis on the back now, which I've been happy with so far. Still got the Falkens on the front for now but will change them soon for Contis to match the back.
Never tried PS2s but people do seem to rave about them. Normally a good price from Costco ?
I tried a set of Falken FK-452 when I first got my car, they were OK but took *ages* to bed in, they always felt soft. I suspect the weight distribution of the 911 has something to do with it, which has led me to believe in N-rated tyres.
N-rated Contis on the back now, which I've been happy with so far. Still got the Falkens on the front for now but will change them soon for Contis to match the back.
Never tried PS2s but people do seem to rave about them. Normally a good price from Costco ?
I have the same rims as you and have spent a lot of time pondering over which tyres to replace changing my 8 year old P Zeros. I want to keep it orginal so it had to be 225/40/18 fronts and 265/35/18 rears. It was a toss up between the PS2 and P Zeros - in the end I went with P Zeros as both sizes are N4, whereas the PS2s were N3 & N4. I paid £600 fully fitted by a local (very good) fitter only yesterday.
Incidentally the PO had refurbed my split rims but had them fully powder coated by Lepsons - very nice job. I'm glad the rims weren't diamond cut as this is where the lacquer lifts, as in your wheels. He also fitted Ferodo DS2500 pads and there is virtually no brake dust! The fitter commented how nice they were and required very little balancing.
Incidentally the PO had refurbed my split rims but had them fully powder coated by Lepsons - very nice job. I'm glad the rims weren't diamond cut as this is where the lacquer lifts, as in your wheels. He also fitted Ferodo DS2500 pads and there is virtually no brake dust! The fitter commented how nice they were and required very little balancing.
Fastlane said:
I have the same rims as you and have spent a lot of time pondering over which tyres to replace changing my 8 year old P Zeros. I want to keep it orginal so it had to be 225/40/18 fronts and 265/35/18 rears. It was a toss up between the PS2 and P Zeros - in the end I went with P Zeros as both sizes are N4, whereas the PS2s were N3 & N4. I paid £600 fully fitted by a local (very good) fitter only yesterday.
Incidentally the PO had refurbed my split rims but had them fully powder coated by Lepsons - very nice job. I'm glad the rims weren't diamond cut as this is where the lacquer lifts, as in your wheels. He also fitted Ferodo DS2500 pads and there is virtually no brake dust! The fitter commented how nice they were and required very little balancing.
The price difference between a set of P Zeros & PS2s is about £60 as I'll apply "man maths" as my refurb guy will put them on for me. Given what I'll be spending bringing the car up to the standard I'd like, I'm inclined towards the PS2s though wanted some user feedback.Incidentally the PO had refurbed my split rims but had them fully powder coated by Lepsons - very nice job. I'm glad the rims weren't diamond cut as this is where the lacquer lifts, as in your wheels. He also fitted Ferodo DS2500 pads and there is virtually no brake dust! The fitter commented how nice they were and required very little balancing.
Im needing some new tyres on my 996 c4, and when i put the reg in black circles it says 265/35/18, but elsewhere it says the tyre option should be 285's.
Which is the correct tyre size to use - can anyone point me in the right direction?
If its any help, the alloys on the car are the turbo look alloys as wondering if thats the determinant of width here.
Which is the correct tyre size to use - can anyone point me in the right direction?
If its any help, the alloys on the car are the turbo look alloys as wondering if thats the determinant of width here.
Porsche publishes the correct tyre size - for 996 C4s the pre-facelift and post-facelift cars have different tyre sizes. I've heard on C4's it is important to fit exactly the correct size tyre to avoid stressing the centre differential.
Follow the link below and click to download the tyre spec PDF for vintage and recent classics:
https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/c...
Also, I've driven my 996 C4 with N-spec Contis and Michelin PS2s, in my view the Contis are very good and the Michelin excellent
Follow the link below and click to download the tyre spec PDF for vintage and recent classics:
https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/c...
Also, I've driven my 996 C4 with N-spec Contis and Michelin PS2s, in my view the Contis are very good and the Michelin excellent
Edited by G-996 on Wednesday 17th January 21:03
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