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Old 05-29-2018, 03:03 PM
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^where do I get one of those Lex?
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Originally Posted by 4 Point 0
So really the only thing is creating more understeer or Oversteer. That is all that will happen when you run a better tyre on one end or the other. If you are not tracking and drive at the speed limit, you would never notice. If you drive hard, you should already understand the difference between oversteer and understeer and may have even done it deliberately.

End of the day, its no big deal, as long as both rears match each other, and both fronts match each other.
Well said. Exactly.
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Originally Posted by 911boy
^where do I get one of those Lex?
Just about any auto parts store.
Old 05-29-2018, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 911boy
^where do I get one of those Lex?
$5 on Amazon. Couple to choose from in that price range...

Amazon Amazon
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I've always wondered about these types of things...

But... $83.46 *more* for the "N0" Porsche stamp on the side?

There is no difference on the actual tire, right?

​​​​​​​P-tax?

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Originally Posted by BlackOptic
I've always wondered about these types of things...

But... $83.46 *more* for the "N0" Porsche stamp on the side?

There is no difference on the actual tire, right?
Wrong. There is a difference. Only you can decide if that offers value to you.
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Originally Posted by Hurricane
$5 on Amazon. Couple to choose from in that price range...

Amazon Amazon
Thanks. Ordered.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Old 05-30-2018, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Hurricane
$5 on Amazon. Couple to choose from in that price range...

https://www.amazon.com/Steelman-9783.../dp/B00GWFOSRS
Thanks..........Done.
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[QUOTE=damon@tirerack.com;15036212]Buy one matching rear tire shaved from us to the appropriate tread depth of the other side. Finish wearing them all down and then buy a new set. I'm glad to help when you are ready


tire rack has the new Michelin PS4S for the 991.1 SC with 305s in the rear but only recommends the one without the N0 designation. Michelin does make the Michelin’s with N0 and TireRack does sell them but only recommends for wide rear end 911’s

michelin does recommend the N0 version for the slimmer rear end 991.1 SC so why doesn’t tire rack recommend the N0 for the slimmer rear end.

thanks
Old 05-31-2018, 09:21 AM
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[QUOTE=Kennethjk;15045358]
Originally Posted by damon@tirerack.com
Buy one matching rear tire shaved from us to the appropriate tread depth of the other side. Finish wearing them all down and then buy a new set. I'm glad to help when you are ready


tire rack has the new Michelin PS4S for the 991.1 SC with 305s in the rear but only recommends the one without the N0 designation. Michelin does make the Michelin’s with N0 and TireRack does sell them but only recommends for wide rear end 911’s

michelin does recommend the N0 version for the slimmer rear end 991.1 SC so why doesn’t tire rack recommend the N0 for the slimmer rear end.

thanks
We have PS4S in 245/35 20 and 305/30 20 in both N rated, and non N rated versions. You should not mix the two.
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[left][QUOTE=damon@tirerack.com;15045792]
Originally Posted by Kennethjk

We have PS4S in 245/35 20 and 305/30 20 in both N rated, and non N rated versions. You should not mix the two.


thanks. It didn’t answer my question, I guess I wasn’t clear, sorry

my question is why doesn’t tire rack recommend the N0 tires for narrow rear end 991.1’s

thanks again
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[QUOTE=Kennethjk;15045819]
Originally Posted by damon@tirerack.com

thanks. It didn’t answer my question, I guess I wasn’t clear, sorry

my question is why doesn’t tire rack recommend the N0 tires for narrow rear end 991.1’s

thanks again
Michelin does not make the PS4S in 295/30 20 with an N spec. The 305 they do. If you want the PS4S, but want the 295 rear, than the best bet would be to run non N rated on all four.
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Originally Posted by Fünfer
I know this is probably a question that comes back with many different opinions.
I have the pleasure of having a flat tire. Took it in to get fixed and it turns out the f...ing screw is too close to the sidewall to get the tire fixed.
I only have less than 6k miles on the Pirelli's and now I have to get two new rear tires.

Now what to get?
Stick with the P Zero's?
Go with Michelin's? The Super Sport?
What other tires are you guys driving, and are you happy with them?

I am not tracking the car. This is for street use and the occasional autocross.

my vote would be for a single pzero...Michelin PSSs are superior tires but much more expensive...for street use and an occasional autocross p zeros are fine...unless you’re really interested in competing for time
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Originally Posted by Fünfer
I know this is probably a question that comes back with many different opinions.
I have the pleasure of having a flat tire. Took it in to get fixed and it turns out the f...ing screw is too close to the sidewall to get the tire fixed.
I only have less than 6k miles on the Pirelli's and now I have to get two new rear tires.

Now what to get?
Stick with the P Zero's?
Go with Michelin's? The Super Sport?
What other tires are you guys driving, and are you happy with them?

I am not tracking the car. This is for street use and the occasional autocross.

also agree with another poster here...you put stickier tires in the back you’re going to tend toward understeer you put michelins up front you’re going to oversteer with the pirellis and both on my old boxsters and new 911 the pirellis breakaway without much warning and without a sound...I’d be scared to put sticky tires up front without having as sticky tires in the back


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