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#15 of 37 Re: Tire Question [designman] by habitat1 Mar 15, 2007 (4:32 am)
Replying to: designman (Mar 14, 2007 4:22 pm) Thanks for the input - another tire store rep here told me the same thing - Michilins in rears and Pirellis in front would be O.K.   However, my dealer, before finding out the 295/30's were out of stock, quoted me a very good price on the Pirelli's ($360 vs. $440+ at Tire Rack). So I'm going to see what he comes back with on the 305/30's Pirelli's. I have to believe they will fit fine, since they are standard on the C4's and even on the C2's, there is a 5mm "spacer option to push the tires out further in the wheel well. I don't have that option, so I doubt I will have a rubbing problem just going to 10mm wider rear tires. It might actually make my speedometer more accurate, given that it reads 70 when I'm actually only going about 65. Any thoughts on the 305/30's idea?   P.S. The Michilins are in the $480 range. A friend has the Michilins on his 911S Coupe, and I'll be darned if I can tell the difference. Supposedly lower road noise, but on a Cab, that's not a major factor. Replies to this message: designman (Mar 19, 2007 4:07 pm) habitat1 (Mar 20, 2007 4:50 am) habitat1 (Mar 20, 2007 12:41 pm) and 1 more...
#16 of 37 Re: Tire Question [habitat1] by designman Mar 19, 2007 (4:07 pm)
Replying to: habitat1 (Mar 15, 2007 4:32 am) I'd probably want to stick with the 295s because they're enormous as it is. If you go with the 305s just make sure they are set up within spec but I am sure you realize this.   It seems preferences among owners are split between the Pirellis and Michelins. I've heard that the Michelins last longer. Seems those PZeros melt away quickly in comparison.   BTW, I also heard that TireRack won't be getting Pirellis for the 997 or perhaps all P-cars because Porsche allegedly has an exclusive arrangement with Pirelli. I have no idea whether this is rumor or fact. I read it in the blogs. Seems odd. Replies to this message: habitat1 (Mar 20, 2007 4:50 am) habitat1 (Mar 20, 2007 12:41 pm) designman (Mar 20, 2007 7:06 pm)
#17 of 37 Re: Tire Question [designman] by habitat1 Mar 20, 2007 (4:50 am)
Replying to: designman (Mar 19, 2007 4:07 pm) Tire Rack has the Pirellis in the 305/30 size (specifically for Porsche) in stock. They are the standard tire on the C4S (same exact wheel) and according to the Tire Rack advisor, will fit the C2S without any problem. Approximately $25 per tire more.   Haven't decided what to do on the Pirellis vs. Michelins, as I still prefer not to mix and match brands (not sure why) but at least there is an option. I'm going to try to get an unbiased opinion on my tread life later this week.   Also, I called Porsche North America cutomer service, just to see if they were aware of the situation and had any advice. It took awhile to get the rep to understand that I wasn't asking him to come to my house with tires under his arms. I just thought management should know that I got 5 completely different responses from 4 different dealerships on availability and alternatives. Supposedly, I'm to recieve a follow up call from Porsche later this week after they investigate the matter and give me an "official" response. At this point, I'll just take a free Porsche hat and figure it out myself.   Thanks for your feedback/suggestions. I'll try to get an extra hat for you. Replies to this message: habitat1 (Mar 20, 2007 12:41 pm) designman (Mar 20, 2007 7:06 pm)
#18 of 37 Re: Tire Question [habitat1] by habitat1 Mar 20, 2007 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: habitat1 (Mar 20, 2007 4:50 am) Well, low and behold, my Porsche dealer magically came up with a pair of Pirelli 295/30's that will be "released" by Porsche North America to be shipped from their designated distributor out of their "private stock". And, even more amazing (given Porsche mark-ups) they are selling them to me at a price $20 less than the Tire Rack price.   I guess the call to Porsche customer service paid off - they must have rattled the cage of the dealer for giving me some poor information and I'll have new tires next week. But no free hats. Replies to this message: designman (Mar 20, 2007 7:06 pm)
#19 of 37 Re: Tire Question [habitat1] by designman Mar 20, 2007 (7:06 pm)
Replying to: habitat1 (Mar 20, 2007 12:41 pm) Sounds good. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Guess I'll have to pop for the hat though.
#20 of 37 snow tires for a 2006 C4 by david112 Aug 25, 2007 (12:17 pm)
I'm in the Chicago area and am going to try driving it this winter. Any tire recommendations? Thanks.
#21 of 37 Re: tire wear [chile96] by firstporsche Nov 22, 2007 (8:02 am)
Replying to: chile96 (Mar 08, 2007 7:33 pm) I bought my first Porsche, a 2003 911 Cab in June in Denver. It was in immaculate shape with 8600 miles. I now have 12,500, including the 1200 cross-country drive home. My right rear went flat yesterday, and would not take air. After removing it to put on the spare, I was shocked that the inside shoulder was worn down to the air, and the sidewall had broken down, fortunately while my car was parked. The fronts look good, but after inspecting the left rear, it is in almost the same condition as the right. I assume from the car's condition that the original owner drove the car easy, and I have as well, with mostly in town driving and some highway.   I am replacing the two rears, and presently have Conitnentals all around. The rears are 285/30, ZR 18. I have a price of $782 to install the same tires. Any recommendation on going with something different, including mixing brands? I am interested in the longest life available for the price, but in retrospect, think these probably should have been replaced at 8,000. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks. Replies to this message: habitat1 (Nov 26, 2007 2:02 am)
#22 of 37 Re: tire wear [firstporsche] by habitat1 Nov 26, 2007 (2:02 am)
Replying to: firstporsche (Nov 22, 2007 8:02 am) I replaced the rear tires in my 2005 911S at 12,800 miles, which, I understand is about average for easy driving.   I went with the same OEM Pirelli P-Zero Rossos that were on the car at a price of about $1,050 including tax, mounting and balancing ($80 per tire at my dealership).   Of the three options for my car (295/30 19"), Michelin Pilot Sports were considered by most to be slightly better (handling and tread life) and slightly more expensive than the Pirelli's. A minority prefer the Pirellis for dry handling. But Continentals, although significnatly cheaper, are considered well below either the Michelins or the Pirellis. My selling dealer won't even install them, having had too many complaints about poor performance.
#23 of 37 Porsche - 1995 wheel question by jkwapis Dec 13, 2007 (4:38 pm)
Will the following wheels fit a 1995 - 911 (993) with out modifications??   PORSCHE 996 TURBO S OEM 18'' WHEELS - FRONT TIRES 295/30ZR/18 .REAR TIRES 225/40ZR/18
#24 of 37 upgrading to 19" wheels/tires on my 2001 turbo by dfinkelsteinmd Mar 29, 2008 (5:49 pm)
my 2001 turbo needs new tires at 12,000 miles and a few wheels have curb rash so i am looking at upgrading to the newer model's (997) 19" wheels and tires. does anyone know if they will fit into my wheel wells without rubbing and what the offset should be to make these work? will i need spaces and if so, how big? also, the new wheels come with pressure sensors but of course my car does not have this option. does this matter in the fitment? thanks Replies to this message: dfinkelsteinmd (Apr 03, 2008 8:00 am)

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