Non N Rated All Season Tyres and Porsche Warranty

[Tekarchitect]

Hi Folks,

I hope all is well. I have a MY24 Macan GTS, a rather lovely machine that I'm enjoying immensely. I've previously owned a Macan S and a 991.2 Carrera 4 and I always fully abide by the Porsche Warranty.

I was researching winter tyres recently and was still under the impression I needed to procure N rated rubber to keep the warranty valid. However to my surprise I came across this thread on Pistonheads:

Non N rated tyres now allowed by Porsche Extended Warranty! - Page 1 - Porsche General - PistonHeads UK

A snip from the thread:

"Monday 11th September 2023

Dear All,

I am back in Porsche ownership after a break! (1 Cayman and 3 911s).

Now I'm the proud owner of a 2012 Panamera GTS. I am looking to extend the warranty, two more years are possible.

I was worried that the car does not have N rated tyres as in the past I remember that this would invalidate the warranty.

However I was told by Porsche Guildford that N rated tyres are now "only recommended" but not mandatory. This is a change made by Porsche. As long as the tyres are the right size and inflated correctly then they are fine to be used.

This is a real improvement in the coverage.

Just thought I'd let you all know that piece of info.

Best
Jack"

Does anyone know if this is correct?

I was considering All Seasons - Pirelli Scorpion Verde. I believe there are no All Seasons that are N rated. To be clear I already have one vehicle with a set of winters and I'm fully aware of the benefits, and store the summer wheels in the garage. We have another vehicle with All Seasons too and these have been excellent recently. Garage space is at a premium so don't have space for another set of large wheels and of course would never compromise the Porsche Warranty.

I'd be interested to hear other people's knowledge and views on this before I contact the OPC.

All the best

Dave.

 

[Scrounger]

It would be worth contacting Porsche GB customer support for a definitive answer and in writing. If you decide to go down the non N rated route and there is an issue with a warranty claim in the future, you'll have the evidence to show you were advised accordingly.

Please share your results when you get them

Dan

 

[Lancerlot]

I'm not sure it invalidated an existing warranty, but in the past has mostly prevented obtaining or renewing extended warranty. It all depends on the wording contained within the policy document.
Regards,

Clive

 

[Tekarchitect]

Thanks Dan. I’ll investigate some more and then will write to GB customer support and see what they say. I’ll also make contact with my OPC.

Dave

It would be worth contacting Porsche GB customer support for a definitive answer and in writing. If you decide to go down the non N rated route and there is an issue with a warranty claim in the future, you'll have the evidence to show you were advised accordingly.

Please share your results when you get them

Dan

 

[Tekarchitect]

An interesting point Clive. I’ll see what else I can find out via the OPC and Porsche GB customer support.

Dave.

I'm not sure it invalidated an existing warranty, but in the past has mostly prevented obtaining or renewing extended warranty. It all depends on the wording contained within the policy document.
Regards,

Clive