jocdocnh

Am posting this here as well as to the list. Sorry if this is bad form...first post since getting new ride..traded '90 C4 cab I had owned since '95 for '04 Turbo Cab. WOW. I really didn't intend to buy it but it was such an opportunity...Certified '04 with only 6k miles on it. Dealer sold it and the owner traded it on NEW turbo (wanted Tiptronic,go figure)!! Anyway, love the car. It is going to need a new battery and rubber in the spring. Suggestions for battery and tires? Anyone have any experience with putting an AGM battery like an Optima in a turbo? Worth it and will it fit? I'd also appreciate recommendations for tires. I drive car daily and don't use it on track at all. Thanks. John Grobman

wross996tt

for battery...Interstate MTP-93

Tires...18"...Yoko Neovas.... (but everyone else is a Michelin lemming so they will say PS2s)

ltc

Yes, people have installed AGM style batteries (Optima, Braille, et. al) in 996TTs.
If you do a search, you will find several threads with pictures, P/N's, etc.

ltc

Please put me down in the NON (Michelin) Lemming category.

I like Continential OEM N spec tires......and I put in a new OEM Porsche battery (from Sunset Imports).

Hoosier_Daddy

My dealer suggested an Audi battery when it was time. Half the cost with the identical specs... same battery. (yes - they surprised me with the tip)

$106... dealer was happy and I was happy.

H_D

wross996tt

I would advise (as my dealer did) against the OEM battery. There are several that fir perfectly with better CCA.

Last930

I've used Interstate batteries in both cars for years and have been happy with how long they lasted. I do like the idea of a battery like the Optima that doesn't have the corrosion potential of the traditional battery. Careful vent tube routing has made that less of an issue with the lead acid batteries.

jcb-memphis

I put in a rennline holder and an odyssey (the bigger one...). No issues.

This is the first "winter"...we shall see. I drive in snow and it is superb (snow tires).

JB

slant911

Chalk another line for Interstate battery and Continental tires (N rated). I have been happy with both of these choices.

okbarnett

The battery at Advanced Auto Parts had the exact same case as the origional. Same specs on tags.

David A

The stock battery is 42 LBS.

ltc

In a 3500# car, does it really matter?

nmlss2005

I will second the Yoko tyres, but the Advan Sport, not the Neova . There wross, that makes it two non-michelin lemmings .
As to batteries, I always put in the OE Porsche, but I have optimas in other vehichles and like them.

ppbskis

Just replaced mine last week with whatever Autozone had listed for it. It was about $100.00.

Chuck Jones

WROSS: How come anyone who doesn't go along with you is a Lemming? I'm running Michelins and just put a new set of rears on yesterday becasue the rears run out at a rate of 2 to 1 on the fronts......
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(but next time around I'm looking into the Yokos as a suitable alternative to the expensive Michelins)