Porsche Enthusiasts Club Forum

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

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.

+1.

I have PS2's on mine.

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.

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

Thanks for your feedback - I've passed on your valued experience and he'll be purchasing soon.
Tipec at its best!
Thanks
Barry

Let us know what he gets and how he gets on with them.

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.