Hi
I have 996 wheels on my 928...
Falkens 453`s... I highly recommend them... I run 265/35/18 on the back and 225/40/18 on the front...
Brilliant in the dry and good in the wet...
And around half the price of Mich/Pirelli etc....
All the best Brett
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| Author: | Baztop [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 996 tyres |
Hi all. I'm asking for a mate who's about to join the club and has just got a 996 with odd tyres makes and as they need changing, wants to go the same all round. What's your opinions on the best tyres? Wear/grip etc Currently on 285/30/18 N's Pirelli on the rear and 225/40/18 N's Michelin Pilots on the front. Heard good things about Falken - but believe they are not Porsche approved. Your response will be valued and allow him to make his expensive purchase. Thanks |
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| Author: | Paul Mabley [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 996 tyres |
I did 80,000 miles in my 996. Michelins were always best on mine, I ruined p zero rosso in under 3000 miles whereas pilot sport lasted 15000 with the same driving, no real change in performance. Fronts used to last me 30000 with either brand. I believe the pilot supersports are the way forward now but don't think they are N rated yet. |
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| Author: | Lee 944 [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 996 tyres |
+1. I have PS2's on mine. |
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| Author: | Sean Smallman [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 996 tyres |
I have Coninental Contact 2's on mine, they are wearing well and are much better than I thought they would be. I would have had Michellin's but they were on back order for my 11" rears. |
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| Author: | Brett928S2 [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 996 tyres |
Hi I have 996 wheels on my 928... Falkens 453`s... I highly recommend them... I run 265/35/18 on the back and 225/40/18 on the front... Brilliant in the dry and good in the wet... And around half the price of Mich/Pirelli etc.... All the best Brett
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| Author: | Baztop [ Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 996 tyres |
Thanks for your feedback - I've passed on your valued experience and he'll be purchasing soon. Tipec at its best! Thanks Barry |
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| Author: | Lee 944 [ Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 996 tyres |
Let us know what he gets and how he gets on with them. 
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| Author: | RichardKS [ Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 996 tyres |
No point in worrying about N rating on a 996, in my opinion. If it were my car - Falken FK452 or the new 453. They work on a hard-driven GT3 that one of our guys has... Money no object? Pilot Sport or Super sport is the default choice. |
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