991.2 GT3 N1 spec tires
Discussion
unfortunately i have recently found a nail on one of my brand new GT3 tires. I will probably have to replace the tire as i was told that the tire will lose its speed rating if patched. I'm currently having problems sourcing an N1 spec cup 2 tires. Do you think if i use a N0 (991.1 GT3) tire on one of my wheels it would affect the way the car would drive ?
M7arthy said:
unfortunately i have recently found a nail on one of my brand new GT3 tires. I will probably have to replace the tire as i was told that the tire will lose its speed rating if patched. I'm currently having problems sourcing an N1 spec cup 2 tires. Do you think if i use a N0 (991.1 GT3) tire on one of my wheels it would affect the way the car would drive ?
Dave(aka Fokker) of this parish suffered the same after picking up his new GT3 in November..IIRC he got a new tyre from Camskill and had it fitted at the nearest OPC..I would never put a NO tyre on a N1 spec brand new GT3 as it would cause issues with insurance and warranty..I took out a three year Tyre insurance on my new GT3 and now seems a sensible move as one new rear Dunlop Maxx Race 2 excluding fitting is £485 from Camskill which is basically what my insurance cost..Taffy66 said:
Dave(aka Fokker) of this parish suffered the same after picking up his new GT3 in November..IIRC he got a new tyre from Camskill and had it fitted at the nearest OPC..I would never put a NO tyre on a N1 spec brand new GT3 as it would cause issues with insurance and warranty..I took out a three year Tyre insurance on my new GT3 and now seems a sensible move as one new rear Dunlop Maxx Race 2 excluding fitting is £485 from Camskill which is basically what my insurance cost..
Has nothing to do with insurance. But one would have more grip than the other, so it’s a daft idea to fit 1 odd tyre.Porsche911R said:
Taffy66 said:
Dave(aka Fokker) of this parish suffered the same after picking up his new GT3 in November..IIRC he got a new tyre from Camskill and had it fitted at the nearest OPC..I would never put a NO tyre on a N1 spec brand new GT3 as it would cause issues with insurance and warranty..I took out a three year Tyre insurance on my new GT3 and now seems a sensible move as one new rear Dunlop Maxx Race 2 excluding fitting is £485 from Camskill which is basically what my insurance cost..
Has nothing to do with insurance. But one would have more grip than the other, so it’s a daft idea to fit 1 odd tyre.The changes between the various Nx ratings aren't public, but the move from N0 to N1 might be down to something as innocent as a change of material in the tyre which has zero performance related consequences.
It's a bit of a minefield but I'd definitely take an N0 tyre over no tyre.
jh001ace said:
I asked my OPC if I could purchase the wheel and tyre insurance but was told that they don’t offer it? (Porsche GB OPC)
Can it be purchased through another opc?
I got tyre insurance on our Macan GTS recently from MB & G insurance in Newcastle. They deal with a lot of franchises dealers all over the country including our BMW dealer.Can it be purchased through another opc?
The 21” Macan tyre insurance is £6.99 a month and allows 5 claims per year with no excess.
I will be using them for the GT3 as well but expect it will be a bit more expensive for these Tyres.
Telephone number is : 0191 259 0647
http://www.mbginsurance.co.uk
Hi all-
I just took delivery of my baby this week.
I'm immediately switching to winter tires, and then plan to put on something less aggressive this summer. I won't be tracking.
If the OP (or anyone) wants my unused OEM tires, let me know.
You can have them at whatever 50% of retail/Tire Rack is. Pickup only, Philadelphia area.
Thanks,
-Mike
I just took delivery of my baby this week.
I'm immediately switching to winter tires, and then plan to put on something less aggressive this summer. I won't be tracking.
If the OP (or anyone) wants my unused OEM tires, let me know.
You can have them at whatever 50% of retail/Tire Rack is. Pickup only, Philadelphia area.
Thanks,
-Mike
MartinRS2K said:
jh001ace said:
I asked my OPC if I could purchase the wheel and tyre insurance but was told that they don’t offer it? (Porsche GB OPC)
Can it be purchased through another opc?
I got tyre insurance on our Macan GTS recently from MB & G insurance in Newcastle. They deal with a lot of franchises dealers all over the country including our BMW dealer.Can it be purchased through another opc?
The 21” Macan tyre insurance is £6.99 a month and allows 5 claims per year with no excess.
I will be using them for the GT3 as well but expect it will be a bit more expensive for these Tyres.
Telephone number is : 0191 259 0647
http://www.mbginsurance.co.uk
BTW - what’s the Macan GTS like - 1/2 thinking of getting one - just sold out Macan Diesel S - liked it.
RSVP911 said:
MartinRS2K said:
jh001ace said:
I asked my OPC if I could purchase the wheel and tyre insurance but was told that they don’t offer it? (Porsche GB OPC)
Can it be purchased through another opc?
I got tyre insurance on our Macan GTS recently from MB & G insurance in Newcastle. They deal with a lot of franchises dealers all over the country including our BMW dealer.Can it be purchased through another opc?
The 21” Macan tyre insurance is £6.99 a month and allows 5 claims per year with no excess.
I will be using them for the GT3 as well but expect it will be a bit more expensive for these Tyres.
Telephone number is : 0191 259 0647
http://www.mbginsurance.co.uk
BTW - what’s the Macan GTS like - 1/2 thinking of getting one - just sold out Macan Diesel S - liked it.
The GTS is a superb daily car with greater handling and performance than an SUV should have
Fuel consumption is low 20’s. But I didn’t buy it for the fuel economy
Edited by MartinRS2K on Sunday 7th January 20:42
MartinRS2K said:
RSVP911 said:
MartinRS2K said:
jh001ace said:
I asked my OPC if I could purchase the wheel and tyre insurance but was told that they don’t offer it? (Porsche GB OPC)
Can it be purchased through another opc?
I got tyre insurance on our Macan GTS recently from MB & G insurance in Newcastle. They deal with a lot of franchises dealers all over the country including our BMW dealer.Can it be purchased through another opc?
The 21” Macan tyre insurance is £6.99 a month and allows 5 claims per year with no excess.
I will be using them for the GT3 as well but expect it will be a bit more expensive for these Tyres.
Telephone number is : 0191 259 0647
http://www.mbginsurance.co.uk
BTW - what’s the Macan GTS like - 1/2 thinking of getting one - just sold out Macan Diesel S - liked it.
The GTS is a superb daily car with greater handling and performance than an SUV should have
Fuel consumption is low 20’s. But I didn’t buy it for the fuel economy
Edited by MartinRS2K on Sunday 7th January 20:42
Thanks re Macan - maybe one for later
RSVP911 said:
MartinRS2K said:
RSVP911 said:
MartinRS2K said:
jh001ace said:
I asked my OPC if I could purchase the wheel and tyre insurance but was told that they don’t offer it? (Porsche GB OPC)
Can it be purchased through another opc?
I got tyre insurance on our Macan GTS recently from MB & G insurance in Newcastle. They deal with a lot of franchises dealers all over the country including our BMW dealer.Can it be purchased through another opc?
The 21” Macan tyre insurance is £6.99 a month and allows 5 claims per year with no excess.
I will be using them for the GT3 as well but expect it will be a bit more expensive for these Tyres.
Telephone number is : 0191 259 0647
http://www.mbginsurance.co.uk
BTW - what’s the Macan GTS like - 1/2 thinking of getting one - just sold out Macan Diesel S - liked it.
The GTS is a superb daily car with greater handling and performance than an SUV should have
Fuel consumption is low 20’s. But I didn’t buy it for the fuel economy
Edited by MartinRS2K on Sunday 7th January 20:42
Thanks re Macan - maybe one for later
Happy New Year, R...
mc15blade said:
Hi all-
I just took delivery of my baby this week.
I'm immediately switching to winter tires, and then plan to put on something less aggressive this summer. I won't be tracking.
If the OP (or anyone) wants my unused OEM tires, let me know.
You can have them at whatever 50% of retail/Tire Rack is. Pickup only, Philadelphia area.
Thanks,
-Mike
Thats a great offer ! Sadly Philadelphia happens to be a 14 hour flight away I just took delivery of my baby this week.
I'm immediately switching to winter tires, and then plan to put on something less aggressive this summer. I won't be tracking.
If the OP (or anyone) wants my unused OEM tires, let me know.
You can have them at whatever 50% of retail/Tire Rack is. Pickup only, Philadelphia area.
Thanks,
-Mike
MartinRS2K said:
I got tyre insurance on our Macan GTS recently from MB & G insurance in Newcastle. They deal with a lot of franchises dealers all over the country including our BMW dealer.
The 21” Macan tyre insurance is £6.99 a month and allows 5 claims per year with no excess.
I will be using them for the GT3 as well but expect it will be a bit more expensive for these Tyres.
Telephone number is : 0191 259 0647
http://www.mbginsurance.co.uk
Many thanks, I’ll give them a call.The 21” Macan tyre insurance is £6.99 a month and allows 5 claims per year with no excess.
I will be using them for the GT3 as well but expect it will be a bit more expensive for these Tyres.
Telephone number is : 0191 259 0647
http://www.mbginsurance.co.uk
Michelin/Porsche have upgraded the tyre specs for both GT3 and RS for gen 2 (and also GT2 RS) and they have changed a fair bit but I don't know exact details.
The new specs have moved to more dry grip, this is where some of the laptime has come from, but also a bit less wet grip.
For example the new N2 spec 265/35 front, as found on the GT2 RS, replaces the N1 from the RS and will get fitted to new gen 2 RS. Having lined the tyres up side by side the profile was a touch different and the new N2 was about 4mm wider.
Basically I don't think it's possible to get exact details but I wouldn't mix and match fronts and rears, i.e. go for gen 1 GT3 N0 all round and not a mix of gen 1 N0 front and gen 2 N1 rear.
The new specs have moved to more dry grip, this is where some of the laptime has come from, but also a bit less wet grip.
For example the new N2 spec 265/35 front, as found on the GT2 RS, replaces the N1 from the RS and will get fitted to new gen 2 RS. Having lined the tyres up side by side the profile was a touch different and the new N2 was about 4mm wider.
Basically I don't think it's possible to get exact details but I wouldn't mix and match fronts and rears, i.e. go for gen 1 GT3 N0 all round and not a mix of gen 1 N0 front and gen 2 N1 rear.
throt said:
RSVP911 said:
MartinRS2K said:
RSVP911 said:
MartinRS2K said:
jh001ace said:
I asked my OPC if I could purchase the wheel and tyre insurance but was told that they don’t offer it? (Porsche GB OPC)
Can it be purchased through another opc?
I got tyre insurance on our Macan GTS recently from MB & G insurance in Newcastle. They deal with a lot of franchises dealers all over the country including our BMW dealer.Can it be purchased through another opc?
The 21” Macan tyre insurance is £6.99 a month and allows 5 claims per year with no excess.
I will be using them for the GT3 as well but expect it will be a bit more expensive for these Tyres.
Telephone number is : 0191 259 0647
http://www.mbginsurance.co.uk
BTW - what’s the Macan GTS like - 1/2 thinking of getting one - just sold out Macan Diesel S - liked it.
The GTS is a superb daily car with greater handling and performance than an SUV should have
Fuel consumption is low 20’s. But I didn’t buy it for the fuel economy
Edited by MartinRS2K on Sunday 7th January 20:42
Thanks re Macan - maybe one for later
Happy New Year, R...
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