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kitchens PCGB Member Total Posts : 5842 Joined: 2012/11/19 13:48:45 Location: east-kilbride glasgow Status: online kitchens PCGB Member 2023/01/14 13:04:38 (permalink) TYRES That old question again ..need to be looking for a full set off 4 tyres for the 987 Spyder the set on are now way past the sell buy date 2011 but still have 4ml left 235/35/19 fronts As I have no warranty on car don't to be Nrated have seen Michelin PS4S from £170-199 N2 rated are only few £ more from all the suppliers ......Talk is MP4S are the preferred choice and are C A 71db the Porsche approved are N2 are DB 70db 265/35/19 PS4S are from £183 -320 and N2 are ££ more again same rating noted some say MO1 or DTI anyone know what this means ....I will need to be looking for a set of 20" for the 981 as well and again not looking to put on NO or N2 rated currently on Pirelli PS . Quote Reply #1 List Solutions Only 11 Replies
DrG1970 PCGB Member Total Posts : 55 Joined: 2021/07/09 11:26:49 Status: offline DrG1970 PCGB Member Re: TYRES 2023/01/14 14:29:56 (permalink) DT1 means the tyre should be fitted per axle and not mixed with a tyre with different markings. MO1 is for AMG Mercedes I’d stick with the N0 or N2 rating personally. From what I’ve seen online the tyre compounds can change between the same brand / model of tyre and are specifically developed for each manufacturer. Remember, the tyres are the only part of your car in contact with the ground :) I’ve heard good things about Goodyear Eagle F1 but I have always been impressed with the Michelin MPS4. Quote Reply #2
AndrewCS PCGB Member Total Posts : 4721 Joined: 2020/04/20 15:19:00 Status: offline AndrewCS PCGB Member Re: TYRES 2023/01/14 14:32:42 (permalink) MO1 : Mercedes SL65 AMG only DT1 : New improved tread pattern by Michelin - E-mark I have used the MPS 4S in those sizes and found them excellent Recently ran Continental Sport Contact 6 on a FWD `hot hatch` (245/30 x 20), another excellent product Aberdeenshire (R2) : Cayman 981 GT4 Quote Reply #3
Motorhead PCGB Member Total Posts : 6669 Joined: 2011/04/01 11:33:04 Location: R10 & R24, North Bedfordshire Status: offline Motorhead PCGB Member Re: TYRES 2023/01/14 14:42:45 (permalink) As above Brian re the MO1 and DT1 markings. I can’t speak from experience but I seem to recall forum posts mentioning that the N-rated Michelin PS4S tyres have better rim protection and that the non-N-rated tyres look more “stretched” on the rims? Jeff 987.2 Cayman S North Beds (R10 & R24) Quote Reply #4
Chappelle PCGB Member Total Posts : 611 Joined: 2012/02/20 13:52:09 Status: offline Chappelle PCGB Member Re: TYRES 2023/01/14 15:35:30 (permalink) Pirelli zoom call during covid explained the manufacture of exactly the same tyre and size varied by manufacturer so def wouldn’t use a Mercedes tyre (Were you on the call?). Camskill prices always keen. Also I have Goodyear Eagle F1s on my 987 (loved them before I other cars) but imo not so good on the Boxster, especially turn-in and steering feel Richard Chappelle Boxster S, Macan GTS Previously Audi RS4, Nissan GTR, Lotus Elise 111R, Caterham SV, Golf VR6, Peugeot 205 GTi, RS2000 and a few sheds Quote Reply #5
kitchens PCGB Member Total Posts : 5842 Joined: 2012/11/19 13:48:45 Location: east-kilbride glasgow Status: online kitchens PCGB Member Re: TYRES 2023/01/14 17:09:20 (permalink) RC no not on Zoom ...dont like PZ find MCH a better tyre had Cross Climate on my 2 Yetis and a great allrounder .It is just those MPS4S seem to be the go too at moment ,and no warranty so no dont have to go N rated .Heard good reports on GEF1 as well . Quote Reply #6
pse_SC PCGB Member Total Posts : 3079 Joined: 1997/08/01 00:00:00 Location: Beds Status: offline pse_SC PCGB Member Re: TYRES 2023/01/15 18:28:41 (permalink) Remember, the tyres are the only part of your car in contact with the ground This is the important part ... why put inferior tyres on your car? 993 C2 (ex 924, 932x3, 911SC, 924S, 952) RO Region 10 (2011-2021) Quote Reply #7
Motorhead PCGB Member Total Posts : 6669 Joined: 2011/04/01 11:33:04 Location: R10 & R24, North Bedfordshire Status: offline Motorhead PCGB Member Re: TYRES 2023/01/15 18:57:27 (permalink) Unfortunately, if you want to go N-rated on the 987 Spyder then - neglecting Cup2 and Super Sport options - the only Michelin tyre available is the PS2 N2. Nothing wrong with it of course, but it’s very old tech compared with the PS4S in terms of tread pattern, compound, etc., although Michelin may have updated the compound. Note that Michelin are now offering the PS5, so even the PS4 is now outdated! Jeff 987.2 Cayman S North Beds (R10 & R24) Quote Reply #8
kitchens PCGB Member Total Posts : 5842 Joined: 2012/11/19 13:48:45 Location: east-kilbride glasgow Status: online kitchens PCGB Member Re: TYRES 2023/01/16 10:24:55 (permalink) Thanks for all replies ..987/ 981 will not be putting on a warranty on them so no need for N2 or N0. I note PS5 are now on sale but no idea how they are over the popular PS4. Both cars Sorned so no immediate rush to go out though noted discounts on Michelin at most outlets . Quote Reply #9
Wollemi PCGB Member Total Posts : 709 Joined: 2013/05/01 00:00:00 Location: Wharefdale Status: offline Wollemi PCGB Member Re: TYRES 2023/01/16 16:33:16 (permalink) kitchens Thanks for all replies ..987/ 981 will not be putting on a warranty on them so no need for N2 or N0. I note PS5 are now on sale but no idea how they are over the popular PS4. Michelin PS5 are now indeed on sale, and appears to be a replacement for the PS4, but there is no PS5S as yet. Graham - R7 Yorkshire CoG member membership no 62684 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK (2021) Python Green previous 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 Man (2020) Aventurine Green 2009 Boxster S (987.2 ) - Meteor Grey Quote Reply #10
Scrounger PCGB Member Total Posts : 803 Joined: 2020/07/11 20:29:40 Status: offline Scrounger PCGB Member Re: TYRES 2023/01/16 18:06:51 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby gdavison 2023/01/16 19:01:57 Worth a watch although not Porsche specific https://youtu.be/COA630Juf_U North West (R5 & R18) Current: 2022 Cayman GTS 4.0 Aventurine Green, PDK Gone but not forgotten: 2020 Base Cayman, White, PDK Quote Reply #11
gdavison PCGB Member Total Posts : 691 Joined: 2003/08/19 09:28:00 Status: offline gdavison PCGB Member Re: TYRES 2023/01/16 19:02:22 (permalink) Scrounger Worth a watch although not Porsche specific https://youtu.be/COA630Juf_U brill watch thanks Boxster GTS : Cayenne Hybrid: Smart Cabrio ED Quote Reply #12

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