295/305 winter tires work well on rear of 991.2 in snow?
11-03-2018, 11:48 PM
#1
Drifting
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295/305 winter tires work well on rear of 991.2 in snow?
For those who have either 295 or 305 winter tires on the rear of their 991.2, do they work well in snow?
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TT
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TT
11-04-2018, 10:20 AM
#3
I've seen a couple threads debating winter tire setups. It seems the consensus is that 295 is the "go-to" if you are running a 11 or 11.5" rear wheel. The 12" GTS/GT3 wheels create a bit of an issue.
11-04-2018, 11:01 AM
#4
Rocky Mountain High
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The 295 width rear tires recommended by Porsche work fine in snow. I’ve never seen a winter tire in a 305 width.
11-04-2018, 11:16 AM
#7
Drifting
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TT
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11-04-2018, 12:03 PM
#8
Rocky Mountain High
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No problem. I’d still rather drive my wife’s Audi with Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter tires in snowy conditions, but the Porsche is fine with 295 width rear winter tires. Ground clearance is the biggest concern when driving a Porsche in snow. For what it’s worth, I used to live in Indiana. At that time, my Porsche 996 C4S was my daily driver. I ran the sizes recommended by a Porsche, which included 265 width rear winter tires, and it performed well. I haven’t noticed much difference with the 295s. The 911 has considerable weight over the back wheels, and this helps with traction.
11-04-2018, 02:58 PM
#9
Drifting
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No problem. I’d still rather drive my wife’s Audi with Nokian Hakkapeliitta winter tires in snowy conditions, but the Porsche is fine with 295 width rear winter tires. Ground clearance is the biggest concern when driving a Porsche in snow. For what it’s worth, I used to live in Indiana. At that time, my Porsche 996 C4S was my daily driver. I ran the sizes recommended by a Porsche, which included 265 width rear winter tires, and it performed well. I haven’t noticed much difference with the 295s. The 911 has considerable weight over the back wheels, and this helps with traction.
God bless,
TT
11-05-2018, 03:40 PM
#10
Three Wheelin'
Generally thats right but How often are the roads covered in deep snow? I'm in Toronto and that rarely happens so narrow tires would be a disadvantage on cold dry or wet roads. To gain any real advantage you would have to go to 265 or something I would think and that wouldnt be any good on anything but snow. .
11-05-2018, 04:10 PM
#11
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Generally thats right but How often are the roads covered in deep snow? I'm in Toronto and that rarely happens so narrow tires would be a disadvantage on cold dry or wet roads. To gain any real advantage you would have to go to 265 or something I would think and that wouldnt be any good on anything but snow. .
The only concern should be wheel offset and Diamter if changing wheel size.
11-05-2018, 04:11 PM
#13
Drifting
Thread Starter
Generally thats right but How often are the roads covered in deep snow? I'm in Toronto and that rarely happens so narrow tires would be a disadvantage on cold dry or wet roads. To gain any real advantage you would have to go to 265 or something I would think and that wouldnt be any good on anything but snow. .
God bless,
TT
11-05-2018, 05:11 PM
#14
Three Wheelin'
I got the Michelin PA (performance winter) and they are great in the cold dry& wet. Rarely drive in much snow ....thats SQ5 time.
11-05-2018, 05:45 PM
#15
Burning Brakes
I use Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozeros II snow tires on my 991.2 in the winter in Golden, CO. So far they have worked very well, with similar ride and noise level to the stock Yokohama Advans in the dry (I have a base Carrera) and plenty of snow traction. They're not even half bad on ice. The Pirellis are the same sizes as the summer tires:F: 235/40-19R: 295/35-19