I have a 2006 CTT's with Michelin tires and will need to replace in the near future. What is the best performance tires for the Cayenne Turbo ?

I will not be driving in the snow & ice. Also i have 20" sport techno rims and i am considering replacing...any recommendations?


Tnx-u, Coach 11

 

If you want to go with N(N0)-rated tires, your options are few indeed. There are probably only like 3 brands/models for you!

But lots of people deviate from Porsche's spec. Then the world opens up. IMO, your best bet, hands-down, is to go to www.tirerack.com and look at the OEM size for 20" or a +1, and use the comparisons and ratings on their site to see what looks best given what is important to you.

 

The car was delivered with 21" Pirelli P 0 Rossos. Have about 8000 miles on them and they are great. Very responsive, not too noisy and have endured a fair amount of potholes. Winters are 19" Pirelli Ice and Snow. Both tires are expensive but really perform well. I am writing this from Big Sky Montana, approx 8000 ft above sea level; winter tire works great in all conditions, including dry at 100 mph plus Back to sea level over the next two days
If you don't want to deal with N spec prices you can probably find a suitable alternative by hitting the seach button. Lot's of posts regarding this. Good luck

 

if you go the non-N route, be prepared to do some research. while i personally think the "N" designation to be a rip-off, i will admit it does allow someone without the time to do the research the ability to just go buy a tire that will work on the cayenne.

i have made a couple of posts on the non-N route myself (search is your friend). i think you can buy a better tire, cheaper, by going non-N, but if you are NOT willing to do the research, you can run the risk of wadding yourself into a nice little ball al la Ford Explorer. there are tires that will fit the cayenne on tire rack that will NOT carry the weight, or the side loading.

third hand is that i have talked to a couple of folks on tire rack, and they understood the issues involved. you can probably discuss this with one of their specialists, and get the right tire. but do some research first in case you get a nugget on his first day.

 

Coach - to Drop's point, which is a good one, be prepared to spend good money on tires for the car - going non-N is not as much of an invitation to save money as it is to get a tire that might have different noise characteristics, etc. Also, some people do it to go a notch up in size (285 vs 275, for example) mostly for aesthetics, but to some degree, ride. It is all about what is important to you. You would only be able to get the OEM size in an N-rated tire for a 20" wheel, in most cases.

The way I would do the tirerack research if I were you is to see if the reviewers are mounting that tire to some sort of reasonably comparable vehicle, hopefully other Cayennes.

 

Great Suggestions and www.tirerack.com website is fantastic.


Tnx-u, Coach 11

 

I have Yoko Advans on 20" Sport Techno's and they are great. No road noise, great traction, and wearing well.