Simon Guertin

hi, I have a base carrera with 18" wheels option, and I am looking to get the new Michelin 4S, but they don't come in the correct size for the rear. They have the correct size for the front. What would be the maximum tire size we could fit on the rear ? I am not sure if a slightly incorrect size would fit.

ejdoherty911

Depends on the width of your wheel? Is it 18 x 9.5 18 x 10 18 x 11? That will determine your maximum tire width. I think I ran 305 mm at one time.

Silk

thurstonpowers3

I am assuming you have a 996.2 car? Personally I would run a 265/35R18 rear tire if that is the tire you want. That is what is on my 2002 and was the OE size in 2001 before they went with the wider 285/30.

strathconaman

The 996.2 will run 235/40R18 front and 285/35R18 rear no problem. The Contenental Extremecontact Sport is probably just as good 99% of the time for 2/3 the price AND comes in the "correct size".

bbboomer67

I just installed a set of stock sized Conti Extremecontact Sport tires and I like them very much...$951 from Tire Rack and locally installed for $200. Also, Continental had/has(?) a $70 prepaid Visa card for the purchase.

sasilverbullet

I'm glad you do! I just bought my car with a brand new set of these and so far I hate 'em! I'm taking it back to have them re-Hunter Road Forced, maybe after that I'll like them better. It takes about 10 mins of driving in the morning to get them to un-flat spot. That's at 80 degrees and driven every day. I've never liked Conti's, but hey, I'm willing to change if this works out.

jbse39

Chodey

I use PS4S. Great for the track and for the street. C2 with 225/40R18 on the fronts and 265/35R18 on the rear.

jandackson

Mike Mullins

Sasilbullit said : "I'm glad you do! I just bought my car with a brand new set of these and so far I hate 'em! I'm taking it back to have them re-Hunter Road Forced, maybe after that I'll like them better. It takes about 10 mins of driving in the morning to get them to un-flat spot. That's at 80 degrees and driven every day. I've never liked Conti's, but hey, I'm willing to change if this works out."

Totally agree with your statements, I have had multiple Contacts on 4 different German cars (P cars, MB's) They flat spot overnight and don't stick all that great, I'd rate them a c in general overall tire. I've have many Michelins and usually switch over when depth tells me they are needed. I also am looking at some replacement Michelins for my 03 996 T w 18" Carrera wheels. I think my challenge is PSM and if I do switch I might go for bigger front and rear tires but will need to check spec's as I run 15mm and 23mm spacers.

Mike

sasilverbullet

Look for my other post about a bent rim and two bad tires. You get what you pay for!

rechtien

For the other side I have had Conti Extreme Contacts on our CTS-V daily driver. We have had zero issues. They wear well, will get tons of mileage on them, quiet, plenty of traction. We are in the SW, dont deal with any more than 1-2 seasons, rare rain, never snow. They are well reviewed in publications. I have not had a set on our 996 yet but I plan to when I need tires next if they are on sale. This is assuming they are still the same design tire we bought 2 years ago.

Byprodriver

Irrelevant they are not designed for offroad!