JEGGKENNY Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 hi guess this is a common topic but are N rated tyres really needed ? I know if your blasting the nurburger you might want them but for everyday below 70mph do you really need N rated ? I have seen cars for sale without etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Yes ... has been an extremely common discussion point in various places and as one would expect there appears to be no definite answer (apart from Porsche`s advice). Do your homework and make up your own mind. I run N rated due to the terms of my Warranty but have used non N rated for track use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 One would guess that Porsche's N rating is just to state that the tyre meets that standard. For example, you can buy Michelin Super Sports and you can buy Michelin Super Sports N0. I'd be confident in saying that they'd be the exact same tread and compound besides the N stamp. I think when it comes to N rated tyres, your choices are Super Sports or Goodyear F1 As. I'm opting for Pilot Sport 4S tyres, personally. Though the rim protector on the F1 will be missed, I'm sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpannerMan Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Do you have a Porsche warranty? If the answer is 'no' then you should focus on getting the best tyres you can for the budget you have. Which are unlikely to be N-rated the N-rating does not give you any comfort or guarantee of the tyre being a better tyre. Prime example is if you own a Gen2 987 with 19" wheels, you still have to buy Michelin PS2 tyres if you want N-rated Michelin. These are 10 year old technology and have been superseded twice by the PSS and the PS4S which neither are N-rated in that size but are newer and better tyres. Edited September 8, 2017 by SpannerMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted September 9, 2017 Founder Share Posted September 9, 2017 They don't do MPSS in the correct size for the CR so I went with non-rated tyres - never looked back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAT STICK Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) Hi, Just been looking for tyres my self and got sorted as you can see in my thread, but what a few of them said was if don't go for a correct Porsche fitment and you bin it there could be an issue with insurance and Police and I am not talking top end deals but ones I have used for years for my bikes and cars. Dean Edited September 9, 2017 by FLAT STICK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEGGKENNY Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 cheers for all the view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3 akr Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Search online and there are explanations of what it actually means when manufacturers have a tyre "approved" against their cars. The tyre width can vary slightly, and there can be other differences in the make up of the tyre - likely to be subtle differences, but differences nonetheless. Not sure about the insurance aspects but I think it unlikely to be an issue - have you ever seen anywhere a story on non-payment for using tyres without the approval stamp on any car ? Look at how many people ditch run-flat tyres. I am in the warranty trap so mine will stay n-rated, but if my car wasn't under warranty, I'd have no hesitation in going for the non n-rated tyres of a premium brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggy Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 On 08/09/2017 at 19:00, SpannerMan said: Prime example is if you own a Gen2 987 with 19" wheels, you still have to buy Michelin PS2 tyres if you want N-rated Michelin. These are 10 year old technology and have been superseded twice by the PSS and the PS4S which neither are N-rated in that size but are newer and better tyres. Michelin PSS are available as N rated (N0). I have them on the rear of mine - Gen2 987 with 19" wheels. I don't have a warranty, but wanted something that would do the job well and fit my OEM wheels properly. Cheers, Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joff Gas Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 What are peoples thoughts on the Pirelli P Zeros ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpannerMan Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Rubbish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joff Gas Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, SpannerMan said: Rubbish!! Just picked new motor up and has 4 new P zeros on , i haven't had chance to go for a decent blast in the dry yet so can't comment myself , I take you think there pants then ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I have the PZero N0 and find them OK, they do have the `usual` carcass cracking between the treads but have been inspected and pronounced OK. A friend has the PZero N1 and finds them OK on the road, Joff ... I assume that you have the N1`s ? Regarding the N rating, I have a pair of `each` in Michelin Cup 2`235/35 x 19 ... there are definite, visible differences between the N and non N tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidepod Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Explained http://www.design911.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/11/11/what-are-n-rated-tyres/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpannerMan Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 On 26/09/2017 at 19:22, Joff Gas said: Just picked new motor up and has 4 new P zeros on , i haven't had chance to go for a decent blast in the dry yet so can't comment myself , I take you think there pants then ?? Ok, maybe not complete pants (they work as a tyre after all), but for the money you can certainly buy several different brands that perform far better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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