Tyres for 996 C4S

[ifm]

Probably a question that's been asked many times before, but has anyone got any recommendations for purchasing new tyres for C4S (currently has Continental Sport Contacts) in Kent area. Been quoted 297+vat each for rears at local OPC, thought I could probably do better without compromising on quality/safety?

[verysideways]

You could definitely improve on that if you don't mind a 1.5 hour drive round the M25... like over £100 a tyre!
Are we talking 285/30R18 Conti N2's? How does £400 for the pair, fitted/balanced/vat/etc sound?

VS

[dazren]

Pete. 996 C4S have the same size rear tyres as turbos. ie 295/30 ZR18

These two threads may be of interest:

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=90993

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=96273


I certainly would not agree to pay £297+Vat per rear tyre. Last set of four tyres cost me £620, by getting an internet quote and getting my local dealer to match it and thus keep the work local.

DAZ

[stunatto]

Try COSTCO, they are easily the best for tyres.

[craig996]

Locally in God's own county (Yorkshire), in the last week I have been quoted £171.21 + VAT each for a pair of rear Continental N2s which includes balancing , valves etc.

[911Dan]

www.blackcircles.com

just looked it up for you.

Best Tyre is Michelin Pilot N1 (made for porsche). £285 fitted inc VAT.

The way it works is that they send the tyres to a fitter near you and that place will ft them.

OPC are the worst for tyres!!! I just got charged £420 for each rear on a GT2 315/30/18. I got a quote at the cheapest tyre place I know (Bracknel Tyre an Battery centre) of £287 fitted.

[911Dan]

btw cont. N2 was only £229