Non N rated tyres now allowed by Porsche Extended Warranty!

[jackliebling]

Dear All,

I am back in Porsche ownership after a break! (1 Cayman and 3 911s).

Now I'm the proud owner of a 2012 Panamera GTS. I am looking to extend the warranty, two more years are possible.

I was worried that the car does not have N rated tyres as in the past I remember that this would invalidate the warranty.

However I was told by Porsche Guildford that N rated tyres are now "only recommended" but not mandatory. This is a change made by Porsche. As long as the tyres are the right size and inflated correctly then they are fine to be used.

This is a real improvement in the coverage.

Just thought I'd let you all know that piece of info.

Best
Jack

[ChrisW.]

Good to know, thanks !

[stuckmojo]

Oh, very important!

[ttdan]

Good news. What about the battery?

[jackliebling]

not sure on that...

[jimbo761]

This is great to know at long last. Anyone have any documentation to support it before I bin some Pirellis...

[SV_WDC]

I wonder if this applies retrospectively to policies which have already been sold?

[Guybrush]

ttdan said:

Good news. What about the battery?

That would be handy to know, given the standard Porsche lead acid batteries are overpriced for what they are.

[BertBert]

Why do they need to specify inflated correctly a part of the condition for the warranty?

[Roadrunner996]

For the warranty, non N rated tyres can only be inflated at OPC's . £200 per corner

[Klippie]

Roadrunner996 said:

For the warranty, non N rated tyres can only be inflated at OPC's . £200 per corner

Are you pulling our pissers.

[Mosdef]

jackliebling said:

Dear All,

I am back in Porsche ownership after a break! (1 Cayman and 3 911s).

Now I'm the proud owner of a 2012 Panamera GTS. I am looking to extend the warranty, two more years are possible.

I was worried that the car does not have N rated tyres as in the past I remember that this would invalidate the warranty.

However I was told by Porsche Guildford that N rated tyres are now "only recommended" but not mandatory. This is a change made by Porsche. As long as the tyres are the right size and inflated correctly then they are fine to be used.

This is a real improvement in the coverage.

Just thought I'd let you all know that piece of info.

Best
Jack

Congratulations! I had a GTS from the same year, in GT Silver with black wheels. Number plate was NC62 NXV in case you happened to have bought the same one. Amazing car, still miss the engine note. I had mine up to an indicated 178mph and it was still pulling, they’re underrated.

[jackliebling]

Oh cool, no mine is a different car in Carbon Grey. Love it, still getting to grips with it. So far it is immense!

[C320]

jackliebling said:

I was worried that the car does not have N rated tyres as in the past I remember that this would invalidate the warranty.

However I was told by Porsche Guildford that N rated tyres are now "only recommended" but not mandatory. This is a change made by Porsche. As long as the tyres are the right size and inflated correctly then they are fine to be used.

That's interesting, probably sensible too - I imagine that's the only change and that they won't now start allowing non-Porsche batteries and wiper blades etc.

Thanks for sharing!