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Old 10-26-2020, 02:57 PM
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I just caught a nail in one of my PZeros on the rear. I've been meaning to replace them with the PS4's but wanted to burn through these first. Is it ok if I just replace the two rears with PS4's and keep the Pzero's on the front?
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Don't mix tires.
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Patch tire if possible. If tire requires replacement, do so with identical model or change all four.
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walk away from that idea.
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Bad idea
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You have a 911. Treat it as such.

In life, never skimp on the things that separate you from the ground- tires, shoes, mattresses
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Originally Posted by protamine
You have a 911. Treat it as such.

In life, never skimp on the things that separate you from the ground- tires, shoes, mattresses
No one is talking about skimping. I'm simply trying to avoid wasting two perfectly fine (and expensive) P Zero's.
Old 10-26-2020, 03:43 PM
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Seems like a good idea....wish it was a good idea....it's probably the most cost effective idea....but it's not a good idea.
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Always save one take-off as an emergency spare and store in a cool dark place.
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I mean if you have an AWD 911... def don't you could potentially damage your diff. But on a 2wd car that is only daily driven, you could. But NOT ideal. I would not recommend it, but if the 911 is used as a grocery getter sure...why waste the money. But at that point, sell the 911 and get a GTI LOL
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Sell the 2 fronts and get 4 matching tires
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Originally Posted by shockedcape
No one is talking about skimping. I'm simply trying to avoid wasting two perfectly fine (and expensive) P Zero's.
Pzeros aren't perfectly good. They are garbage and your only regret will be not swiping for Michelin sooner.
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They are same category tires, the dynamics will be slightly altered which will change the balace when you take the car to the limit but if you don't actually do that then nothing to worry about. I think that even the people who only feed their magical Porsche fresh organic non GMO unicorn blood change the rears without replacing the fronts and that in itself will change the balance.
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I agree with everyone above: 1. replace all four tires if you have an AWD, or drive your car on the track, or spiritedly; 2. you can get by with replacing only the rear tires if you drive well within the limits of the vehicle, and have RWD.
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Originally Posted by VII7
They are same category tires, the dynamics will be slightly altered which will change the balace when you take the car to the limit but if you don't actually do that then nothing to worry about. I think that even the people who only feed their magical Porsche fresh organic non GMO unicorn blood change the rears without replacing the fronts and that in itself will change the balance.
Unicorn tears, not blood. Blood is what is used for the summer months since its thicker. The thinner tears are what is required this time of year.


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