Brandguy

Just diagnosed a nail as the culprit in my brand new tires (literally probably only have 35 miles on them), and it's about 1/2" from the inside sidewall, so likely not repairable. I called few places to take a look but the pauses I received on the phone after sharing the tire size was enough to make me bite the bullet and order a new tire from my local Porsche dealer. The Michelin's are on back-order but should have it by the end of the week.

This will turn out to be a very expensive nail...

Pad Bender

Thanks Ozy190...@Sanjomorgan has some killer shots coming.

Jonathan Gerwitz

How are these working for you? My dealer tells me this set up doesn’t work, but you seem to have it so I am confused...

BabyBlack

I have been driving it through the winter since November without any problem. I have no idea why the dealer told you this won't work, base on what? Size, offset, TPMS....etc. I have done a lot of research and calculation 295/35/20 even has a closer diameter to the OEM rear 305/30/21 than the manufacturer suggest 295/30/21.

Stevelev

This is good to hear ! Since I’m also north of the 49th, I’m curious where you got them. Also, what’s the width and ET specs ?

BabyBlack

PM you

siberian

Since Nokian doesn't make anything for the 992s (my go to winter tire for the past 40 years), does Blizzak offer anything? Does anyone offer anything studded for 20/21 or even 19/20?

siberian

lucycan

The dealer will tell you (and anyone else) that the square setup does not work. But it DOES. For some reason Porsche can't seem to figure out that you can run a non staggered setup on these as long as the overall circumference does not change.

My dealer went to far as to say they will void my warranty. Complete idiots.

lucycan

Looks like there is another option for winter tires. These are getting some great reviews. Sizes below.

http://www.vredestein.com/car-suv-va...82-wintrac-pro

siberian

With all due respect, Vreds are NOT deep winter tires; well not for up here anyway (avoiding a discussion of what "deep" and"winter" is)

siberian

lucycan

Thanks Siberian. So you would not put these in the same category as the Michelin PA5s, for example?

siberian

Personally I wouldn't buy anything but Nokian Hakka studded; alas, none are available for the 992s.

A couple of years ago when test driving for VW/Audi up here we had a customer request to test Vreds on an Audi RS7. I wouldn't say dismal, but I sure wouldn't want them on my Touareg or Audi.

From what I read, and as my 992 will be driven year round, and having to chose between Pirelli Sotto Zero and Michelin, the consensus favored Michelin Alpin which is what I went with.

siberian

GTClone992

Late winter setup just arrived/installed.

BOSSOB

Did you notice any slapping over rough surfaces or inordinate damage as these are shown as run flats? Had low profile run flats on BMW 335 (Turbo engine) and hated, a strong word I know, every minute of driving on them. Multi instances of tire, wheel and suspension component damage and swore id never drive on low profile run flats again.

drgav2005

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 tyres are not run flats 👍
In fact, I’d say I actually prefer the drive on these tyres compared to the summer tyres (Goodyear Eagle F1) that came on my car. They’re quieter, more compliant over rough surfaces and provide excellent grip.
My son had run flat tyres on his Mini and I agree, they’re awful... so much so that he changed over to Winter tyres and kept them on the car pretty much all year round.