996 C4 replacement tyres

[MrC986]

My new to me 996 C4 is now sat on axle stands in the garage given the OEM split rims were in need of a full refurb (see below for the worst rim!) having been carefully neglected by the previous owner. At least 2 of the 4 have a flat spots on the rims & the rear tyres are overdue for changing with the fronts 60% worn so I may as well put a full matching set on & there's a new set of centre caps ready to go on too.



It's currently running 225/40/18 & 285/30/18 Pirelli P Zeros and won't be taken on track & I wondered what the thinking is on replacement tyres? Do I stick with the P Zeros or put Pilot Sport 2s on??

[MrC986]

Fastlane said:

I have the same rims as you and have spent a lot of time pondering over which tyres to replace changing my 8 year old P Zeros. I want to keep it orginal so it had to be 225/40/18 fronts and 265/35/18 rears. It was a toss up between the PS2 and P Zeros - in the end I went with P Zeros as both sizes are N4, whereas the PS2s were N3 & N4. I paid £600 fully fitted by a local (very good) fitter only yesterday.

Incidentally the PO had refurbed my split rims but had them fully powder coated by Lepsons - very nice job. I'm glad the rims weren't diamond cut as this is where the lacquer lifts, as in your wheels. He also fitted Ferodo DS2500 pads and there is virtually no brake dust! The fitter commented how nice they were and required very little balancing.

The price difference between a set of P Zeros & PS2s is about £60 as I'll apply "man maths" as my refurb guy will put them on for me. Given what I'll be spending bringing the car up to the standard I'd like, I'm inclined towards the PS2s though wanted some user feedback.

[MrC986]

There are I understand 2 different widths of rear tyre for the Carrera 996 - 265 & 285. My current C4 (& my previous C2) both had 285s on & that's what I replaced them with (Michelins were the replacements for the bald Pirellis that were on the C4 when I bought it).