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So my advice would be to check and double check the date stamps on the tyres, it's possible they're old and hard even if they still have decent tread.
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I rate both Michelin and Continental on my 996, I once had a set Pirelli's but soon changed them out for Conti's, it was like driving on a damp surface all the time, it is strange how they don't seem to suit a 911.
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I rate both Michelin and Continental on my 996, I once had a set Pirelli's but soon changed them out for Conti's, it was like driving on a damp surface all the time, it is strange how they don't seem to suit a 911.
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Any experience with tyre mismatching, are the 996 known for liking s certain brand of tyre i.e. Michelin, pirelli etc. Any experience with Continental or Maxxis?
Just removed the 19"s and put the 997 wheels on and what a transformation looks wise. What a transformation driving as well. Feels horrid. Conti front and Maxxis rear. They came on the rims and are nearly new. Any thoughts.
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I had hard old unbalanced tyres on my car initially - 17s for what it matters. They were utterly horrendous, putting a new set of 18s with decent tyres transformed the handling. Biggest improvement was the high speed stability, where there previously was none it's now as solid as a rock at speed.
So my advice would be to check and double check the date stamps on the tyres, it's possible they're old and hard even if they still have decent tread.
I rate both Michelin and Continental on my 996, I once had a set Pirelli's but soon changed them out for Conti's, it was like driving on a damp surface all the time, it is strange how they don't seem to suit a 911.
I had standard 18" wheels on my 996 and was always happy with PZeros.
I can't imagine that any 19" or 997 wheels would suit the car as well as standard fitments, regardless of tyre brand but mixing brands would make the situation even worse.
As a start I'd take off the worst worn pair and fit 4 the same.
Never driven a car that wasn't sensitive to tyre choice, but the ridiculous weight distribution and high power levels of a 911 probably make for an interesting experience when you're on the wrong tyre.
I don't think 996's are overly sensitive to tyre choice... over 120k miles, I've run Conti C2's, PS2's, PS4's and PZeros at one time or another, often with different models of tyre front to rear.
The only tyre I never went back to was the PZero. Poor grip and a set of rears lasted less than 3k miles.
Much more sensitive to tyre pressures though.
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