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Tyre Sizes

Daniel

Daniel

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After looking for a set of alloys for a few weeks now, and having no luck.. I am gonna have to change my rear tyres !! There 255-40-17, should I go larger 265 ? or smaller 245 ? what is the best size for rears ? is the profile ok ?"40"

Dan


Migration info. Legacy thread was 50409
 
:(
I Guess no one cares about my tyres :(

Dan


Migration info. Legacy thread was 50458
 
dan

don't worry fella, the answer will always arrive....

for 17's....

the tyres need to be the same size 255/40/17 and be N RATED

your 4 main options are

Bridgestone S02-A N4 Pirelli Pzero Rosso N3 Michelin Pilot Sport N2Continential Sport Contact 2 N2

regards


Migration info. Legacy thread was 50461
 
Right the choice I have-

I think these are less than retail (our Parts manager has looked into prices for me)



B/Stone SO2/A N4 - £114



Pirelle PZero Rossi N3 - £105.04



Michelin Pilot Sport N2 - £118.25



Conti Sport Contact N - £94.30



All are 255/40/17 and all are +VAT



I have B/Stones on the front !

But need these for the rear’s, which will give me the best grip and last the longest… In Your Experiences !



Thanks Dan :D
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Migration info. Legacy thread was 50674
 
keep the same n spec tyres on the rear as on the front

no mixing of brands


Migration info. Legacy thread was 50711
 
Cheers

Dan


Migration info. Legacy thread was 50777
 
Still think standard cup suits the car best.

Migration info. Legacy thread was 50818
 
Very nice and a good price!

Migration info. Legacy thread was 50819
 
I know what you mean about the cup wheels !!

Its just finding a set !!

Dan


Migration info. Legacy thread was 50835
 
Just to up date you, I will be ordering 2 tyres on Monday, BUT- Have just been offered an end of line tyre(s)

2 x 255 40 17 ZR Avon ZZ-1 (W rated -168 MPH)

the pair for £150 inc. VAT.

Any Good..?

Dan


Migration info. Legacy thread was 50860
 
like Sundeep says - don't mix the brands. One more set on the rear this time and then you can experiment next - unless you can get a deal on four Avons!!

Migration info. Legacy thread was 50864
 
As the others said, don't mix tyres, 993 seams to be rather sensitive to tyres and geometry, mixing brands can have interesting, and unpredictable on limit handling. Might be ok if you're gonna stay well below the speed limits but why spend money on a 993 and then drive it like a Mondeo!

Migration info. Legacy thread was 50865
 
Dan...

They must be N Rated, I know it's a few extra pennies but it's worth it.......

and never buy Avon tyres for your road Porsche 911........ period !

regards


Migration info. Legacy thread was 50873
 
Ok, Thanks Master Sundeep.. :wink:
. may the force be with you

Dan


Migration info. Legacy thread was 50893
 
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