YOUR RESEARCHDifferences between OEM tires?
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I know this has been published somewhere but I can't find it on the net. I know that 996's can come with Pirelli's, Michelins, Continentals, and ? My question is how do the handling, ride, noise, and wear characteristics of each tire differ and do I as a "waiter" get a choice of what the factory puts onto my C4S? MTIA Le Chef
As I understand it, you get whatever they put on... blame it on "just in time" manufacturing. I got Conti's on both my 993s. They wear longer, but I think are the least sticky. Even tho you spec'd the car out, there are still some surprises. M
[quote]Originally posted by Le Chef: <strong>I know this has been published somewhere but I can't find it on the net. I know that 996's can come with Pirelli's, Michelins, Continentals, and ? My question is how do the handling, ride, noise, and wear characteristics of each tire differ and do I as a "waiter" get a choice of what the factory puts onto my C4S?</strong><hr></blockquote> No, you don't have a choice of tires. For 2002, the factory installed either Pirelli P-Zero Asimmetrico N3 or Continental Sport Contact 2 N2 on the Carrera 4S. Both these tires are labeled as "sports" by Porsche and likely have similar sporting characteristics.
Hey Chef PS:I sent you a private message response to your Road America question. "Black" in it should actually say "Blackhawk" Sorry, everyone else, I don't know how to edit a pm. Mike
Your dealer will (should) accomodate you by switching the tire/wheel combination to one of your preference. Provided he has a suitable substitute on the lot. My choice/requirement is always the Michelins. The Pirellis have quality/wear issues and the Contis are a high mileage/low traction solution (IMHO). As a tactic, you can pospone delivery until a suitably "shod" replacement is found. Let your salesman handle this, just tell him what you want. He'll groan for about 2 seconds and then get it done.
i don't think that michelin makes a rear tire the right size to fit a 2002 c4s or turbo. perhaps viken will correct me if i'm wrong. i also would have preferred michelins to either conti's or p zero's.
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