Advice Needed - SC 2 N1's
08-07-2017, 04:46 PM
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Advice Needed - SC 2 N1's
I have an opportunity to pick up a set of slightly used, almost new N1's from a Porsche dealer. I asked how they came by them and was told they came off a new RS. The customer took delivery and wanted them changed out immediately for another tire. The dealer bought them from the customer.
I thought these tires were only available in Europe at the moment. In any event, I need a set of rears now due to an untimely screw in one of my rear tires (probably not repairable as it is very close to the inner wall) this weekend. I was going to replace all four in the spring with the N1's (due for US sale end of year), should I wait and just buy two N0 rears or go for all four of the N1's.
BTW, measured thread is 7/32's same as new and they are heat cycled. Viewed pic's and they look new to me. Price is reasonable compared to 4 new N0's
I thought these tires were only available in Europe at the moment. In any event, I need a set of rears now due to an untimely screw in one of my rear tires (probably not repairable as it is very close to the inner wall) this weekend. I was going to replace all four in the spring with the N1's (due for US sale end of year), should I wait and just buy two N0 rears or go for all four of the N1's.
BTW, measured thread is 7/32's same as new and they are heat cycled. Viewed pic's and they look new to me. Price is reasonable compared to 4 new N0's
08-07-2017, 05:13 PM
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Three Wheelin'
I have an opportunity to pick up a set of slightly used, almost new N1's from a Porsche dealer. I asked how they came by them and was told they came off a new RS. The customer took delivery and wanted them changed out immediately for another tire. The dealer bought them from the customer.
I thought these tires were only available in Europe at the moment. In any event, I need a set of rears now due to an untimely screw in one of my rear tires (probably not repairable as it is very close to the inner wall) this weekend. I was going to replace all four in the spring with the N1's (due for US sale end of year), should I wait and just buy two N0 rears or go for all four of the N1's.
BTW, measured thread is 7/32's same as new and they are heat cycled. Viewed pic's and they look new to me. Price is reasonable compared to 4 new N0's
I thought these tires were only available in Europe at the moment. In any event, I need a set of rears now due to an untimely screw in one of my rear tires (probably not repairable as it is very close to the inner wall) this weekend. I was going to replace all four in the spring with the N1's (due for US sale end of year), should I wait and just buy two N0 rears or go for all four of the N1's.
BTW, measured thread is 7/32's same as new and they are heat cycled. Viewed pic's and they look new to me. Price is reasonable compared to 4 new N0's
Will the "new" N1's ( the ones that the 991.2 GT3 ran 7:12 at the "ring) be available soon? If so wait til then , if they come in RS sizes. My understanding is that they are a different compound than the "old" N1 on the RS.
http://www.michelin.com/eng/media-ro...orsche-911-GT3
I would check the date stamps on each tire, as although they are "new" as per dealer, they may have been manufactured in 2015.
08-07-2017, 05:20 PM
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I have an opportunity to pick up a set of slightly used, almost new N1's from a Porsche dealer. I asked how they came by them and was told they came off a new RS. The customer took delivery and wanted them changed out immediately for another tire. The dealer bought them from the customer.
I thought these tires were only available in Europe at the moment. In any event, I need a set of rears now due to an untimely screw in one of my rear tires (probably not repairable as it is very close to the inner wall) this weekend. I was going to replace all four in the spring with the N1's (due for US sale end of year), should I wait and just buy two N0 rears or go for all four of the N1's.
BTW, measured thread is 7/32's same as new and they are heat cycled. Viewed pic's and they look new to me. Price is reasonable compared to 4 new N0's
I thought these tires were only available in Europe at the moment. In any event, I need a set of rears now due to an untimely screw in one of my rear tires (probably not repairable as it is very close to the inner wall) this weekend. I was going to replace all four in the spring with the N1's (due for US sale end of year), should I wait and just buy two N0 rears or go for all four of the N1's.
BTW, measured thread is 7/32's same as new and they are heat cycled. Viewed pic's and they look new to me. Price is reasonable compared to 4 new N0's
RS vs GT3 tires and rims are different sizes!
08-07-2017, 05:35 PM
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08-07-2017, 05:41 PM
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Three Wheelin'
yep, just noticed in his signature he has a GT3, not an RS...so in that case definitely wait for the "new" N1's!!!!
OP--GT3 sizes are:
F - 245/35/20
R - 305/30/20
9x20 F 55 offset
12x20 R 47 offset
RS sizes :
F - 265/35/20
R - 325/30/21
9.5x20 F
12.5x21 R
OP--GT3 sizes are:
F - 245/35/20
R - 305/30/20
9x20 F 55 offset
12x20 R 47 offset
RS sizes :
F - 265/35/20
R - 325/30/21
9.5x20 F
12.5x21 R
08-07-2017, 06:41 PM
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I just discovered that the tires are not the same size. The dealer told me they were for a GT3 originally then called me to tell they were RS tires and that they would not fit. Thanks to all for pointing this out. Back to the drawing board.