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I'm happy with my newish Assy 6's - quite a bit quieter than the Assy 5's they replaced which I was surprised by!
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I switched to 265 on the rear of my 996.2 C2 18" Carrera wheel- previously used Conti's but the last few changes I went for Pirelli, perfectly good for my use.
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PS4S, PS5 and Eagle F1 A6 are probably the top three all-rounders on the market just now.
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RPM recommend michelin, but you never know if they have a deal going.
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I switched to 265 on the rear of my 996.2 C2 18" Carrera wheel- previously used Conti's but the last few changes I went for Pirelli, perfectly good for my use.
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I switched to 265 on the rear of my 996.2 C2 18" Carrera wheel- previously used Conti's but the last few changes I went for Pirelli, perfectly good for my use.
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The tyres on my 996 are f**cked.
Currently on there they are front: 225/30 18, back 285/30 18. Using a put-in-your-numberplate-and-we'll-find-the-right-tyres tool on, it says the correct tyre size should be, front: same, back: 265/35 18.
So does anyone have any experience on what the best size is, and any recommendations on make? Michelins 4S and Pirelli p zero (i currently have rossos on the car, but they are so old i cant really judge how good they are) seem to be touted as good options. RPM recommend michelin, but you never know if they have a deal going.
any experienced advice welcome!
You can safely fit either. I would go 265 as there is more choice... and slightly less grip
Don't buy Pirellis. If you currently have old Rossos, anything you fit will be a massive improvement.
damonbill said:
mr pg said:
265's were fitted to the gen 1 3.4's. Switched to 285 on gen 2.
got it, mine is gen 2, so that makes sense
Have you got 10" wide rears?
damonbill said:
The tyres on my 996 are f**cked.
Currently on there they are front: 225/30 18, back 285/30 18. Using a put-in-your-numberplate-and-we'll-find-the-right-tyres tool on, it says the correct tyre size should be, front: same, back: 265/35 18.
So does anyone have any experience on what the best size is, and any recommendations on make? Michelins 4S and Pirelli p zero (i currently have rossos on the car, but they are so old i cant really judge how good they are) seem to be touted as good options. RPM recommend michelin, but you never know if they have a deal going.
any experienced advice welcome!
I put Michelin Pilot Sport 5's on my 3.4 996 and I've found them really good, even in the cold and ice snap we had, and they seem quieter as well.
Edit: forgot to say the size of the tyres are on the sticker under the front luggage compartment lid along with the recommended pressures.
Edited by Sublime on Tuesday 31st January 16:19
I switched to 265 on the rear of my 996.2 C2 18" Carrera wheel- previously used Conti's but the last few changes I went for Pirelli, perfectly good for my use.
shalmaneser said:
damonbill said:
mr pg said:
265's were fitted to the gen 1 3.4's. Switched to 285 on gen 2.
got it, mine is gen 2, so that makes sense
Have you got 10" wide rears?
Pretty sure they’re 7.5 front and 10 rear
Sublime said:
damonbill said:
The tyres on my 996 are f**cked.
Currently on there they are front: 225/30 18, back 285/30 18. Using a put-in-your-numberplate-and-we'll-find-the-right-tyres tool on, it says the correct tyre size should be, front: same, back: 265/35 18.
So does anyone have any experience on what the best size is, and any recommendations on make? Michelins 4S and Pirelli p zero (i currently have rossos on the car, but they are so old i cant really judge how good they are) seem to be touted as good options. RPM recommend michelin, but you never know if they have a deal going.
any experienced advice welcome!
I put Michelin Pilot Sport 5's on my 3.4 996 and I've found them really good, even in the cold and ice snap we had, and they seem quieter as well.
Edit: forgot to say the size of the tyres are on the sticker under the front luggage compartment lid along with the recommended pressures.
Edited by Sublime on Tuesday 31st January 16:19
Will have a look for the sticker!
Porsche provide a list of approved tyres per vehicle, including the correct sizes:
https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/c...
Click on the “Summer tyre approval list”
Also, when i got my car it had Continentals on it, they were good. I then changed to Michelin Pilot Sport 2’s, they were better.
There’s always a debate whether or not to get the Porsche N-rated tyres. I opted for them as I’ve got a Carrera 4 and felt it was important to make sure the tyre sizes were perfect to avoid overworking the centre diff. If you’ve got a 2WD version then you’ve probably got more freedom to choose a different tyre. Ultimately a personal decision, each to their own.
G-996 said:
Porsche provide a list of approved tyres per vehicle, including the correct sizes:
https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/c...
Click on the “Summer tyre approval list”
Good luck finding a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 2's for reasonable money. Those were good tyres but the tech has moved on a lot, PS5, Assy 6 or SC7's are much better tyres.
G-996 said:
Porsche provide a list of approved tyres per vehicle, including the correct sizes:
https://www.porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/c...
Click on the “Summer tyre approval list”
brilliant thanks
PS2s are £187.60 in 265/35 x 18 from Camskill. Obviously you'd have to pay for fitting. Just replaced a 2017 pair and they are a very different sidewall so wonder what else has changed, if anything. Always looked to have a slight stretched look on a 10" rim, they don't any more. Much more vertical sidewall with more wheel protection.
Most sizes of PS2s haven't been updated since release '06/'07. 265/35/18 N3 were updated '15. So even the latest version utilises 8yr old tech.
PS4S, PS5 and Eagle F1 A6 are probably the top three all-rounders on the market just now.
F1 A6s on mine were amazing in a euro road trip that included warm, dry roads, cold, soaking wet motorways/autobahns and a sopping wet Nordschleife. I highly recommend them.
Orangecurry said:
You can safely fit either. I would go 265 as there is more choice... and slightly less grip
Don't buy Pirellis. If you currently have old Rossos, anything you fit will be a massive improvement.
On my 986 3,2, I've gone from old Riosso Corsas to Assymetric 6's and the differnce is night and day sio I wholeheartedly agree. I no longer have to take extreme car in damp conditions.
Pirelli rosso out, will see if i can source michelins, need 4 new tyres so I'll be giving my wallet a heads up that its about to be signifcantly abused soon.
damonbill said:
Pirelli rosso out, will see if i can source michelins, need 4 new tyres so I'll be giving my wallet a heads up that its about to be signifcantly abused soon.
I always look at Camskill as a barometer of tyre availability and prices - but quite often buy elsewhere.
(rears)
Goodyear A6 are 166 GBP - MPS4 are 196
As an aside, Bridgestone Potenza Sport, which came out well against the next-level-up tyres are 171.
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2022-Tyre-Revi...
WojaWabbit said:
Most sizes of PS2s haven't been updated since release '06/'07. 265/35/18 N3 were updated '15. So even the latest version utilises 8yr old tech.
PS4S, PS5 and Eagle F1 A6 are probably the top three all-rounders on the market just now.
F1 A6s on mine were amazing in a euro road trip that included warm, dry roads, cold, soaking wet motorways/autobahns and a sopping wet Nordschleife. I highly recommend them.
Absolutely agree, if you're replacing all 4 go with something that was developed this millenium. I was just pointing out that they are available if that's what you want. May be the different sidewall shape is to do with ease of production by using the same mould as one of the newer tyres.
RESSE said:
What are owner's choices for tyres in 2025/2026?
My 996.2 is fitted with Pirelli P Zeros (225/40 and 285/30 18s) and they need replacing.
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/Best-Performance-Summer-Tyres-For-2025.htm/Results-Grid/
Pirelli seem to be doing well this year. Other than that Michelin, Continental and GoodYear tyres are hard to go wrong with.
shalmaneser said:
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/Best-Perfor...
Pirelli seem to be doing well this year.
To be clear - that is the PZ5. I don't think it's manufactured in 265/35 or 285/30, which is a shame.
Orangecurry said:
shalmaneser said:
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/Best-Perfor...
Pirelli seem to be doing well this year.
To be clear - that is the PZ5. I don't think it's manufactured in 265/35 or 285/30, which is a shame.
That is a shame. I'm happy with my newish Assy 6's - quite a bit quieter than the Assy 5's they replaced which I was surprised by!
