Tyres...which to get and should I use OPC?

[djwimbledon]

Right time to get the tyres changed on my Cayman S.......well the back ones.....they have lasted 16,000 miles and now need replacement! What would you guys recommend in terms of tyres? I am thinking just put what is already on them but was wondering what the opinions of others is.

Also would you use an official porsche centre or can I use someone like National Tyres?

[2something]

As a slight aside, I would recommend you take photos of your alloys beforehand. No matter how good the recommendation, damage can occur.

[Vesuvius 996]

djwimbledon said:

Right time to get the tyres changed on my Cayman S.......well the back ones.....they have lasted 16,000 miles and now need replacement! What would you guys recommend in terms of tyres? I am thinking just put what is already on them but was wondering what the opinions of others is.

Also would you use an official porsche centre or can I use someone like National Tyres?

Makre sure you get N rated.

Bracknell Tyres are excellent, and half the price of OPC.

[gmk666]

Got Michelin Pilot Sport 2s on my 997S and they're fine. I'm no track day demon, so I can't go into any technicaI detail but I do prefer them to the Pirellis and Continentals I've used in the past. I've never used an OPC for tyres. Get them to quote versus someone like Wembley, Micheldever or Bracknell Tyres and you'll quickly find out why. And read Steve's post http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0... from yesterday before going somewhere like National or Kwik Fit. Good luck.

Edited by gmk666 on Thursday 16th August 12:01

[pikey]

djwimbledon said:

Right time to get the tyres changed on my Cayman S.......well the back ones.....they have lasted 16,000 miles and now need replacement! What would you guys recommend in terms of tyres? I am thinking just put what is already on them but was wondering what the opinions of others is.

Also would you use an official porsche centre or can I use someone like National Tyres?

LOL! 5 minutes before that post I had a call from the service centre telling me I need new rears on mine! I've done 14,500 out of them, so was clearly trying harder than you

They wanted £245 + VAT each. I told them "no thanks, will get some myself" (as I'm sure that can be done better). Will put identical tyres on as I'm a great believer in manufacturer knows best.

[Vesuvius 996]

pikey said:

djwimbledon said:

Right time to get the tyres changed on my Cayman S.......well the back ones.....they have lasted 16,000 miles and now need replacement! What would you guys recommend in terms of tyres? I am thinking just put what is already on them but was wondering what the opinions of others is.

Also would you use an official porsche centre or can I use someone like National Tyres?

LOL! 5 minutes before that post I had a call from the service centre telling me I need new rears on mine! I've done 14,500 out of them, so was clearly trying harder than you

They wanted £245 + VAT each. I told them "no thanks, will get some myself" (as I'm sure that can be done better). Will put identical tyres on as I'm a great believer in manufacturer knows best.

Have a trip to Bracknell Tyres - call them 48 hours before.

You'll get a pair for 200 quid.

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Thursday 16th August 12:05

[SpeedFreakDave]

gmk666.......how much did you pay for a full set of the PS2s? I am currently sourcing some and want to know if I have got decent quotes! thanks

[Erik997]

I've always used Event Tyres (google them). Mobile fitters so can come straight to your house/work to fit - prices aren't bad and no hassle.

Used them 4-5 times (had a few punctures) and always been great service with no problems with scratching alloys, etc. They do a lot of the city boys' cars so used to working on high end cars.

I wouldn't go anywhere near the likes of Kwik Fit.

[djwimbledon]

pikey said:

djwimbledon said:

Right time to get the tyres changed on my Cayman S.......well the back ones.....they have lasted 16,000 miles and now need replacement! What would you guys recommend in terms of tyres? I am thinking just put what is already on them but was wondering what the opinions of others is.

Also would you use an official porsche centre or can I use someone like National Tyres?

LOL! 5 minutes before that post I had a call from the service centre telling me I need new rears on mine! I've done 14,500 out of them, so was clearly trying harder than you

They wanted £245 + VAT each. I told them "no thanks, will get some myself" (as I'm sure that can be done better). Will put identical tyres on as I'm a great believer in manufacturer knows best.

Top pictures fella............your Cayman looks the same spec (external) to mine.........

[Vesuvius 996]

SpeedFreakDave said:

gmk666.......how much did you pay for a full set of the PS2s? I am currently sourcing some and want to know if I have got decent quotes! thanks

If you're a member of CostCo they are mega cheap there.

[pikey]

btw, I'm calling around for 265/35 ZR 19 Continental SportContact 2 N0 - dj, sound right to you?

[pikey]

Vesuvius 996 said:

Have a trip to Bracknell Tyres - call them 48 hours before.

You'll get a pair for 200 quid.

Close. Only 50% out

Just called them..

[dazren]

Anyone in the South or Soutwest, should get a quote from Protyre. I've been using their Bristol depot for a few cars over the last 2 years and they've done some good prices.

[Vesuvius 996]

pikey said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Have a trip to Bracknell Tyres - call them 48 hours before.

You'll get a pair for 200 quid.

Close. Only 50% out

Just called them..

Sorry, didn't occur to me you wanted 19s.

150 each is not so bad!

[pikey]

Vesuvius 996 said:

pikey said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Have a trip to Bracknell Tyres - call them 48 hours before.

You'll get a pair for 200 quid.

Close. Only 50% out

Just called them..

Sorry, didn't occur to me you wanted 19s.

150 each is not so bad!

I meant your estimate was 50% of the actual, rather than a 50% increase on it!

[Vesuvius 996]

pikey said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

pikey said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Have a trip to Bracknell Tyres - call them 48 hours before.

You'll get a pair for 200 quid.

Close. Only 50% out

Just called them..

Sorry, didn't occur to me you wanted 19s.

150 each is not so bad!

I meant your estimate was 50% of the actual, rather than a 50% increase on it!

Serves you right for having 19s.

Wanna buy a 996 with 18s

[pikey]

Vesuvius 996 said:

Serves you right for having 19s.

Wanna buy a 996 with 18s

No thanks, it's a gay colour, has a gay gearbox, and has gay 18" wheels!

[The Walrus]

pikey said:

djwimbledon said:

Right time to get the tyres changed on my Cayman S.......well the back ones.....they have lasted 16,000 miles and now need replacement! What would you guys recommend in terms of tyres? I am thinking just put what is already on them but was wondering what the opinions of others is.

Also would you use an official porsche centre or can I use someone like National Tyres?

LOL! 5 minutes before that post I had a call from the service centre telling me I need new rears on mine! I've done 14,500 out of them, so was clearly trying harder than you

They wanted £245 + VAT each. I told them "no thanks, will get some myself" (as I'm sure that can be done better). Will put identical tyres on as I'm a great believer in manufacturer knows best.

Well just make sure they are the tyres that they recommend as it seems to vary wildly what tyres people actually get, plus it's good to experiment.

Well that's what I tell the other half anyway !

[pikey]

The Walrus said:

Well just make sure they are the tyres that they recommend as it seems to vary wildly what tyres people actually get, plus it's good to experiment.

This is a useful guide http://www.pneus-online.co.uk/porsche-tyres-advice...

[flow99]

pikey said:

Vesuvius 996 said:

Serves you right for having 19s.

Wanna buy a 996 with 18s

No thanks, it's a gay colour, has a gay gearbox, and has gay 18" wheels!

So what about the interior, Pikey, or is that gay too?