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Winter tire dilemma - 2011 4S
09-20-2013, 02:49 PM
#31
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Don't put a 265 on an 11" wheel. It isn't designed for it, and it over-stresses the shoulder of the tire to do it. Go with a 295 unless you have a 10" wheel. The PA2 is a great pick. They handle about as well as you can expect for a snow tire in dry conditions - very much like an all season tire will. Snow traction rates pretty darn good among survey results also. Expect wear to be about 3 good seasons under average driving.
09-20-2013, 03:38 PM
#32
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Curious if anyone has used the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 yet on any of their vehicles?
I do not believe that this tire is available for the 997.2 C4S but it may be interesting if/when it can be fitted. I wish that it was available now because this tire seems made for my use.
I do not believe that this tire is available for the 997.2 C4S but it may be interesting if/when it can be fitted. I wish that it was available now because this tire seems made for my use.
09-20-2013, 03:45 PM
#33
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I am going into 3rd winter in a row on a same set of z1 star specs. 
as I never drive over deep snow anyway it seems to handle low temperatures just fine and never turns into glass like Michelins.
as I never drive over deep snow anyway it seems to handle low temperatures just fine and never turns into glass like Michelins.
10-07-2013, 08:23 PM
#34
All so I've followed this thread which has been helpful on sizes and tire preferences. I do see some nice new packages out there and Michelins look to be favorite tire.
I have a 2010 C4S and have an opportunity to buy this winter tire and wheel set up from a fellow, local RM PCA guy. These are the 5 spoke wheels.
Just want to make sure from this group that these tires and wheels will fit
Front:
8J x 18 H2 – ET57, 997.362.136.00
Nokian WR, 235/40 R 18, tread ~6/32
Rear:
11J x 18 H2 – ET51, 997.362.143.00
Nokian WR, 295/35 R 18, tread ~5/32
Thanks!
I have a 2010 C4S and have an opportunity to buy this winter tire and wheel set up from a fellow, local RM PCA guy. These are the 5 spoke wheels.
Just want to make sure from this group that these tires and wheels will fit
Front:
8J x 18 H2 – ET57, 997.362.136.00
Nokian WR, 235/40 R 18, tread ~6/32
Rear:
11J x 18 H2 – ET51, 997.362.143.00
Nokian WR, 295/35 R 18, tread ~5/32
Thanks!
10-27-2013, 12:51 AM
#35
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Dilemma solved
All set - ended up with the Michelin Pilot Alpins 235/40/18 fronts and 265/40/18 rears with black Andros Spec P rims courtesy of Damon at Tire Rack. About $2180 plus shipping with TPMS installed all around.
10-27-2013, 10:49 PM
#37
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Last year we ran our new-to-us 2008 C4S Cab with Pirelli 19" snow tires we got with it. The car was dangerous! I got horribly stuck in 6" of fresh snow. I am a Has-been ski instructor, and have driven in snow of all depths.....Car did not accelerate, brake, or steer well.
Why so bad? I am reluctant to buy new P's...
Why so bad? I am reluctant to buy new P's...
My fave snows for Porsche were Dunlops and they were Porsche recommended many years ago. I also had Blizzaks and they were great in the snow, lasted forever, but the sidewall would roll over. They were the opposite of performance.
Peace
Bruce in Philly
