autobonrun

I'm considering selling my X3 and buying a 2009 or 2010 GTS. All seasons, at least where I live, have got me through every winter snow event I've seen. Major ice storms I just stay home.

Anyway, I've searched and the only options I see are full summer tires or full snow tires. Are there any manufacturers that sell 295/35 all season tires for the 21" rims?

I'm trying to stay away from another summer/winter setup. I already have a stack of snow tires in the garage for my M5.

4ocious

Sesarch Tire Rack, I'm sure Michelin (recommend their A/S) and others have 21" all season tires.

autobonrun

I searched Tirerack and they only show high performance summer and full winter tires. I'll check Michelin's website and see what they have available. If that doesn't work, I'll call Tirerack directly.

ldye

Please post if you find some. I've also been looking but haven't found any.

bgsntth

I needed a break from my Powerpoint - searched everywhere and could not find. If you go down to a 20" wheel, you will most likely pay for the added cost of another set of wheels in a year or so....

I use to run my GTS (w/PDCC) with 18" wheels in the winter, and it still handled insane.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

autobonrun

Apparently all seasons are not made for 21" rims.

Checked 1010 tires- nothing
Discount tire - nothing

Called Tirerack and they confirmed their web site was correct - no all season tires in 295/35/21. They stated 21" is an unusual size and very few cars have tires in that size so manufacturers don't make them.

I like having one car (my SUV) I don't have to change from summer to winter; just ready to go.

Slow Guy

My S came with ugly 19" wheels (don't know the Porsche name), even then 21" tires were slim pickings (and expensive) so I found a set of 20" GTS style knock-off wheels (yes they are Chinese). I've not had any problems with them in the 3 yrs. I've had them on the P!g. Like you I prefer to run All Season tires since we get very little snow but we do get cold temps in the winter. I'm happy with the 20" wheels and tire selection.

4ocious

Interesting, I'm buying a 2010 GTS DE3 with 21" tires. If I needed tires I would buy the Continental 295/35/21 UHP's which have an excellent wet and dry rating.

autobonrun

I plan to make an offer this week on a 2009 GTS; not sure it will be accepted but I'll try. Anyway subsequent to my original question, I found out the previous owner bought it with the stock 21" set as well as an 18" winter set. Evidently when he traded it he left the 18"set on and kept the 21" set.

So the good news for me is I'll be able to pick another OEM set to host the summer tires. I like to keep my cars stock looking so I'll pick a set that was optional for the 2009. With so few tire options for the 21" size, I'm thinking of going to 20". I have no desire to go larger than 21". Will 20" OEM Porsche rims fit on the GTS? I'm assuming it will if it fits the turbos but I'm sure you guys will know for sure.

DrJupeman

I bet you can go 19" if you wanted. 19" work on my Turbo S that I believe has larger front brakes than the GTS, so you should be good to go with 19 or 20".

Chipster

I just purchased a set of black turbo twist 20's from usarim.com for my 08 GTS - shod with blizzacks and TPMS. Delivered to my house for about $2200 and great in the snow and ice.

Chip

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bgsntth

The GTS brakes are the exact same as the S's, with the exception of the calipers being painted red. There was initial speculation that the '08-'09 GTS brakes were bigger, but this was proved false. Anything that fits the S will fit the GTS.

autobonrun

Thanks guys. I found some wheel options at Suncoast that I'm pursuing. My offer on the GTS goes in tomorrow. We'll see.

brad@tirerack.com

You're not blind, there aren't any!

All of the 285/35 21 and 295/35 21 tires in that size are either winter only or performance summer. The Michelin Latitude Sport is a summer only tire. Most all GTS owners resolve themselves to the fact they will need summer tires for summer, and a winter set for when it gets cold.