997.2 Turbo Tyre advice

[StuH]

Hi all,

I need to change the tyres on my turbo. It's been on Potenza re50a(N1) for the 4 years I've owned it and fancying a change as all 4 need doing at the same time. The newest N rated tyre I can find if the Michelin Pilot Sport 2.

The question is, do I need N rated given my car has no warranty. For the same price as the PS2(N2) I can get the very highly rated PS4s. Has anyone tried these on a 997?

Oh, and I'll also need new discs and pads all around soon - been quoted £988 - does that sound about right? Apparently also need new wear sensors - is that normal at each disc change?

Cheers

Edited by StuH on Sunday 5th May 13:54

[anonymous-user]

As you are out of warranty, the tyres just have meet the OEM spec i.e. size, load index, speed rating, etc.

You only need to fit N-rated tyres if you are trying to get a Porsche warranty on the car or car is under warranty already. In the latter case it might only be a problem if Porsche see the car for a warranty claim and think non N-rated tyres might be a get out clause.

[StuH]

Thanks - That was as I thought

In that case just a question of whether the PS4s will be better than the Potenza's?

[anonymous-user]

Cannot comment on tyre choice but have read good things about the PS4S, my 911 is under warranty and needing new fronts so looking at the PS2 as not a fan of the N-rated Pirelli tyres fitted.

[Adam B]

Don’t bother with N rated

£1000 sounds pretty damn good for discs and pads all round (fitted)

[StuH]

Adam B said:

Don’t bother with N rated

£1000 sounds pretty damn good for discs and pads all round (fitted)

Thanks. Good to know. I thought I'd read that someone had them done for £600 but perhaps that was parts only?

[Adam B]

Call your local OPC for a giggle, I am guessing 2.5k

[Bikeracer1098]

PS4S all day long, if you don’t require Porsche Warranty friendly N rated Tyres.

[Chubbyross]

Bikeracer1098 said:

PS4S all day long, if you don’t require Porsche Warranty friendly N rated Tyres.

By most accounts the PS4S is the only way to go. I can’t wait for my P Zeros to wear out on my 997.2 turbo so I can give them a go.

[StuH]

By way of update. Swapped out the Potenzas for the PS4S a few days ago.

Very impressed so far, feel very sure footed on the greasy roads and tyre noise seems a lot less intrusive. Hoping to get some dry weather to really test them out over the weekend.

Seem to make the car look a lot better as well! I think it’s the very pronounced outer tread pattern

[Adam B]

StuH said:

Thanks. Good to know. I thought I'd read that someone had them done for £600 but perhaps that was parts only?

Maybe but suspect parts could be more. Sounds like fitting pads not discs

Did you get an OPC quote?

[StuH]

Not yet. This months car budget went on tyres according to SWMBO

[Adam B]

Get the quote to make yourself laugh and feel better

You don’t do anything with it

[rabbitstew]

Adam B said:

Don’t bother with N rated

£1000 sounds pretty damn good for discs and pads all round (fitted)

My local indi charges £1400 for new discs & pads all round. Just looking at car parts 4 less, the parts come to £450ish

Edited by rabbitstew on Wednesday 5th June 10:08

[StuH]

Thanks. Good to have a benchmark. I think my quote was rear only

Also been quoted £966 inc to replace rear lower wishbones (coffin arms) - anyone had this done for a comparative quote?

[Adam B]

StuH said:

Thanks. Good to have a benchmark. I think my quote was rear only

FFS makes more sense though

[Chubbyross]

I paid £1364 (inclusive) for disks and pads all round at my indy.

[StuH]

500 miles in with the PS4S and loving them!

[StuH]

Chubbyross said:

I paid £1364 (inclusive) for disks and pads all round at my indy.

Which Indy is that?

[David W.]

StuH said:

500 miles in with the PS4S and loving them!

Thats worth knowing, may wait to change the tyres before investing in a DSC PASM box then.
Mine was great in France last week but not great on our crap tarmac!