New Tyres needed for a 2016 991.2 4S Targa - N rated - Pirelli or Michelin?

SGoody1 · Monday at 8:08 PM

Hi all - another question......

My Targa I have recently bought does need new tyres.

I knew that when I bought it - but I am not sure what's best for me to go for for.

Currently it has:
Tyre (front) Pirelli P Zero 245/35x20 N1
Tyre (rear) Pirelli P Zero 305/30x20 N1

I am not an aggressive driver - won't be taking the car to any tracks.
The car is sort of my daily driver - but I don't drive daily - more like 3 or 4 times a week - and not many miles in a year - probably 2000 max In the UK if that.
But - I might want to take the car abroad for a road trip of sorts.
I want the nearest to all weather tyres (typical UK driving) - without having to have two sets, summer and winter.
Ideally lower noise tyres
Delivering better MPG
And tyres that will last well - although given my driving style I would imagine they will wear well anyway.
They must be N rated for the warranty.

And do either make affect the price achievable on eventual resale of the car - or is it just about the age and tread left? Not that I am looking to sell the car any time soon, Ive only just taken ownership - but eventually I may want to sell.

And before you say it:
1. I have looked at other comments on this forum.
2. I have looked on other forums
3. I have watched a few videos on you tube

But none of these really cater for my specific car, or my style of driving, and also many comments are out of date, as new tyres have become available.
The choice seems to be replacing what I have ie Pirelli P Zeros - or swapping over to Michelin PS4S N rated - which currently appears to be the popular choice - but is it the right choice now?. (or is there something else you would recommend?)
And are there later N numbers of each to go for (eg N2)?
I did look on the Kwik Fit site which implied the Pirelli have better wet grip than Michelin - which seems different to some user experiences?

Any thoughts from anyone who has tried these on their 991s - much appreciated.

Timrice · Monday at 9:47 PM

Not exactly answering your question, but we all have different requirements and different experience. However, based on my related experience of 991 and 992 has lead me to conclude the preferred option is the PS4S, but is is the most expensive.
I think the Goodyears are next best, and appreciably cheaper.
I have not tried PZeros but feedback consistently rates them behind the others (unless they have recently been upgraded).
I think that N rating is no longer a requirement for the extended warranty.

Scrounger · 2025-10-07T09:43:43+0100

If you decide to go for the Pirellis, make sure you go for the PZ4. Much better than the previous version of the tyre and, in my opinion, better than the PS4S as the side wall is slightly firmer offering more feel during cornering.

Dan

drangular · 2025-10-07T13:41:23+0100

Michelin have a promotion on at present so you can save up to £100 if you buy at least two new tyres.
From my research the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyre is favoured for all year and all round performance on UK roads.
I was happy with them on my previous 981 Boxster GTS and my current 991 Carrera GTS which I’ve had for 5 years.

SGoody1 · 2025-10-07T15:52:22+0100

drangular said:
Michelin have a promotion on at present so you can save up to £100 if you buy at least two new tyres.
From my research the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyre is favoured for all year and all round performance on UK roads.
I was happy with them on my previous 981 Boxster GTS and my current 991 Carrera GTS which I’ve had for 5 years.

Thanks - I thought I saw that - and went onto Blackcircles to order them - but then it didn't take the code - is the offer still running - as given I need 4 tyres, thats worth having!!

Scrounger · 2025-10-07T16:31:25+0100

Don't forget Pirelli do a cash back offer as well.

Timrice · 2025-10-07T19:42:11+0100

SGoody1 said:
Thanks - I thought I saw that - and went onto Blackcircles to order them - but then it didn't take the code - is the offer still running - as given I need 4 tyres, thats worth having!!

Michelin offers are usually a cash back from them, provided you bought from an approved outlet. When I used it some time ago, it did not include Black Circles, despite them owning the company. Strange, but they did eventually cough up.
Check the terms of the offer, before you buy.

SGoody1 · 2025-10-07T20:37:30+0100

Timrice said:
Michelin offers are usually a cash back from them, provided you bought from an approved outlet. When I used it some time ago, it did not include Black Circles, despite them owning the company. Strange, but they did eventually cough up.
Check the terms of the offer, before you buy.

Michelin have an offer at the moment which I can claim through Blackcircles of £200 off when you buy 4 tyres. The code didn't work, but I called Blackcircles, whose customer support was excellent - and they are sorting it for me.