N-Spec Tires YES or NO
#1
N-Spec Tires YES or NO
In stock tires sizes for our cars it seems there are only a handful of options that are N rated. The latest evolution of Michelin tires, super sports and 4S are not N rated while the older PS2 that came on our cars is available and N rated.
Wondering everyone's opinion if it's absolutely necessary to run N spec tires or not.
Thanks!
Wondering everyone's opinion if it's absolutely necessary to run N spec tires or not.
Thanks!
#4
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No not needed. I ran a couple sets of PS and then PS4 on a Cayman and 991S, fantastic tires. If you're looking for ultimate grip in a street legal tire the MPSC2 is better but the the PS4 was great and can double for track/street duty.
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In stock tires sizes for our cars it seems there are only a handful of options that are N rated. The latest evolution of Michelin tires, super sports and 4S are not N rated while the older PS2 that came on our cars is available and N rated.
Wondering everyone's opinion if it's absolutely necessary to run N spec tires or not.
Thanks!
Wondering everyone's opinion if it's absolutely necessary to run N spec tires or not.
Thanks!
Anyway, this is just my opinion.
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#7
NO stands for nonsense. N1 is second nonsense from the initial nonsense. N 2 is third nonsense from second nonsense....etc. My Michelins PS4 are made in the USA and that my friends is no nonsense. This is coming from a no nonsense guy. I balanced my wheels and tires at the Porsche dealership here in Penske West Broward. Took my USA PS4 tires and they mounted them. Never mentioned anything about the N nonessential NO,N1,N2....etc. all bunch of B.S.. Tomorrow I will wake up in the morning and use one of my metal engineers template with letters and numbers. I will heat up my Radio Shack soldering iron and will etch the MAGA N1 on the sidewalls. Boom N1 certification!
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#10
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No. Not necessary. Topic comes up frequently and invokes some passionate responses.
As a question within this thread: what are you all running?
I was running MPSS (not n spec tires) and enjoyed them. When it came time to replace them, they were back ordered forever.
So, I went with P zeros, n spec. No complaints. BTW: my car is '08 tt cab.
As a question within this thread: what are you all running?
I was running MPSS (not n spec tires) and enjoyed them. When it came time to replace them, they were back ordered forever.
So, I went with P zeros, n spec. No complaints. BTW: my car is '08 tt cab.
#11
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Road: MPS4S
Track: MPSC2
Both great tyres.
Track: MPSC2
Both great tyres.
#12
Miserable Old Bastard
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I have never worried about having N spec tires. A little off topic, but recently I had to replace my rears (ended up replacing all four). Local high-end wheel dealer (not a Porsche specific dealer) recommended the new Conti's. I said I had never been a fan of Conti's, he assured me the new generation is a whole new ballgame, and I went with them. Highly rated on Tire Rack,, price was great, very happy with them. Worth checking out when you are shopping tires.
#13
Racer
I purchased N-Spec tires just because of my extended warranty. They were in line with what the non-n-spec tires were going for price wise. The warranty states it must be maintained according to Porsche Standards and I just took it to the tires as well. I just do it so that there is no way I can have a question if a drive train service is required. It was strictly peace of mind for me.
#14
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I purchased N-Spec tires just because of my extended warranty. They were in line with what the non-n-spec tires were going for price wise. The warranty states it must be maintained according to Porsche Standards and I just took it to the tires as well. I just do it so that there is no way I can have a question if a drive train service is required. It was strictly peace of mind for me.