What brand tires does Porsche use?

The Pirelli tires for the Porsche are a perfect marriage of technology and innovation, made with a special tread compound that can tackle any weather condition without hesitation.

Does Porsche use Michelin tires?

Many more Porsche models are currently benefiting from Michelin's high-performance tyres. These include the Porsche Macan and Cayenne (MICHELIN Latitude Sport 3) SUVs,as well as the Porsche Panamera (MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4).

Are Continental tires good for Porsche?

Porsche places extremely high demands on the quality of their vehicles and, as a result, demand the very best from the tires approved for each vehicle. No matter if it's winter tires for the cold season or summer tires for the scorching heat and wet roads – Continental's OE tires are “tailor-made” for your Porsche.

What are the best tyres for a Porsche?

How expensive are Porsche tires?

Commonplace Porsche tires are priced between $150 - $350 per tire, however, High-performance tires can cost anywhere between well over $500. You won't typically need fancy tires, but you can call one of our Porsche trained advisors to find out more about the price of specific tires for your vehicle.

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How much is a Porsche tire change?

The average cost for a Porsche 911 wheel replacement is between $1,460 and $1,475. Labor costs are estimated between $59 and $75 while parts are priced at $1,400. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific model year or unique location.

Where are Porsche wheels made?

Porsche OEM wheels are made by Ronal and BBS in Germany as far as I know.

What tyres are on a Porsche 911?

Porsche's early 911 has 165 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN36 recommended by Porsche. There is also 165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CA67 for a pre 1968 tread pattern. The 165-15 Michelin XAS is also an excellent option.

What are N rated tires?

An N-rated tire is a tire from one of various Porsche-approved tire manufacturers that has passed a series of difficult and diverse tests designed by Porsche engineers to ensure maximum performance and safety under a wide range of driving conditions.

What are N rated tyres?

This N-rating, stamped into a tyre sidewall, clearly identifies these tyres as having gone through all the nauseating R&D and testing required by Porsche as described above. The number designates the revision of the design. So for a totally new design, the first approved version of it will be N-0.

What brand of tires come on Porsche Cayenne?

The Pirelli tires for the Porsche Cayenne are a perfect marriage of technology and innovation, made with a special tread compound that can tackle any weather condition without hesitation.

What tires do you prefer Michelin or Continental?

Michelin tires perform better than Continental tires. A comparison between the sedan tires Michelin Pilot SuperSport and ContiSport Contact will prove this. The two tires were pitted against each other in a test drive. Results show that the Pilot SuperSport had better handling on both dry and wet roads.

Who makes Continental brand tires?

Continental Tires is an entity that operates under the wings of Continental AG, a German company. This means the tire manufacturer is German and not Chinese as many assume. However, there is a Continental Tires manufacturing plant in Hefei, a city in China. The plant is one of the largest in the Asian country.

What tires come on a Porsche 911 Turbo?

Porsche equips the 2019 911 Turbo S with a 245/35R20 front tire and a 305/30R20 rear tire.

What does no mean on Michelin tires?

The N-0 marking is assigned to the first approved version of a tire design. As that design is refined externally or internally, the later significant evolutions will result in a new generation of the tire to be branded with N-1, N-2, N-3, etc., in succession.

What does N1 mean on tire?

This number is the tyre running number or laufende nummer. The number is attached to a specific tyre size and the number will change if the design of that particular size tyre is changed. Example. 255/40ZR17 NO is the first version. 255/40ZR17 N1 is the second version.

Do I need N rated tyres on my Porsche?

N rated tyres are specifically made for Porsche and they are likely to be the recommended tyre for your car. As you are probably aware they may try to 'wriggle' out of any claim if these are not fitted. Essential for anyone with extended warranty.

Does Porsche use run flat tires?

Porsche does NOT use run flats.

What kind of tires come on a Porsche Macan?

Tire type: indicates the tire model. The N-marked LATITUDE Sport 3 manufactured by Michelin is a tire approved for the Macan.

What does Porsche N2 mean?

3rd generaion porsche approved fitment. When Porsche do testing for approvement and pass the tyre off as ok to use on a car, they give it an "N" type approval, hence N0 N1 N2 etc. Everytime the tyre compound changes the type assignation changes.

What is the difference between N1 and N0 Tyres?

The difference between N0 and N1 could be anything. It does not have to be rubber compound. It could be a cosmetic change, longer tread life, quieter ride or any number of things.

What does N2 mean on Tyres?

This means a tire filled with nitrogen will maintain air pressure longer. Therefore, they say, you'll roll on tires that are always properly inflated, resulting in better fuel economy and longer tire life.

Who makes the wheels for Porsche?

Victor Equipment Wheels are designed and manufactured to fit Porsche vehicles exclusively.

Which Porsche wheels are forged?

The only ones that are forged are the 997 Turbo wheels, and maybe the GT3 centerlock wheels (not sure). The stock GTS 19" wheels are also forged, according to Porsche sales literature: "As standard, the new 911 Carrera GTS models are fitted with 19-inch RS Spyder wheels with centre spokes with a black painted finish.

How do I know if my Porsche wheels are real?

If you remove a wheel there will be an authentication stamp inside - looks like a V with a P inside. There will also the the 11-digit Porsche part number, beginning with 997... I expect. There will be other stamos but these two should be the main indicators of Original Equipment Wheels.