ChrisW2 Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 I have a 987.1 2.7 with 18" wheels. It currently has Continental Sport Contact N rated tyres. The front tyres need changing due to cracking. Budget doesn't really allow me to change all 4 right now. What would you recommend and would mismatched from and rear be a real issue for a while? Just road driving and I don'r really push the limits. Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 Mismatched front and rear are not a problem for what you describe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 Mytyres.co.uk have a good selection.. They're national tyres. I think they're hard to beat tbh but maybe someone else knows better? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 On fresh rubber the front will feel more grippy. The go to option would be one of the Michelin Pilot Sport variants, but Goodyear Asymmetric are also a good option and a bit more wallet friendly. I'm sure others will add more in due course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) Money no object, it has to be Michelins. excellent performance, but slightly wallet friendlier i'd go Goodyears (my preferred choice) medium performance, but very wallet friendly would be the likes of Hankook or Kumho. https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2022-Tyre-Reviews-17-Inch-UHP-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2021-Tyre-Reviews-UHP-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm Also, ignore the N rating requirement, it makes no difference on a car of that age. Edited July 21, 2022 by brillomaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisW2 Posted July 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 Thank you On black Circles fitted price is £130.50 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (same price for the Pilot Sport 4) and £126 for Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 so not much in it price wise. I guess either would be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 either would be fine... though PS5s are slightly newer than F1 5s, so for an extra £4.50, i'd go Michelins! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisW2 Posted July 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 Thanks for your help as always folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 I just did 800 spirited miles in Wales on Michelin Pilot Sport 2's. I can't begin to imagine how good the MPS5 will be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 I got a great deal from kwik fit last week, fully fitted £610 for 4 x Mich PS4s (no PS5s in 265 rear size). they have a Mich discount code on their website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Not sure if you or anyone you know is a Costco member but they often do good deals on Michelin and, I think Bridgestone. Not the quickest fitters at least at my local branch but the tyres I have had from there have always been a few weeks old based on the date stamp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedsoff Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Quick question. About to take the plunge and buy 4 new tyres for my Boxster by taking the Michelin ATS Euro master promotion. For some reason the Pilot Sport 5's are far cheaper than the Pilot Sport 4s for the fronts. However I can't get Pilot Sport 5's on the rear just the 4s. Is it ok to mix Pilot Sport 5s on the front a Pilot Sport 4s for the rears? Maybe a stupid question but don't really know much about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 It’s ok if you aren’t driving grands prix. Some even mix brands front and rear. Just never left and right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyGee Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Yes, it's fine to mix brands across axles but plays havoc with my OCD so I tend to just staying matching all round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Bleedsoff said: Quick question. About to take the plunge and buy 4 new tyres for my Boxster by taking the Michelin ATS Euro master promotion. For some reason the Pilot Sport 5's are far cheaper than the Pilot Sport 4s for the fronts. However I can't get Pilot Sport 5's on the rear just the 4s. Is it ok to mix Pilot Sport 5s on the front a Pilot Sport 4s for the rears? Maybe a stupid question but don't really know much about it. Probably less difference than new rears and part worn fronts when the rears wear out more quickly. Ultimately it is fresh rubber of a similar type so will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedsoff Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 9 hours ago, ½cwt said: Probably less difference than new rears and part worn fronts when the rears wear out more quickly. Ultimately it is fresh rubber of a similar type so will be fine. Thanks for all the answers. I doubt there will be much difference between the 2 tyres. But was approx £70 cheaper to to put the newer 5s on the front then the 4s. I haven't gone for N rating not sure it worth it for such an old car. So that's £500 for all new Michelin on my Boxster! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 18 or 19in? For 19s that's a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Congrats that is a real bargain! I paid £610 last month and I thought that was a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedsoff Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 26 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: 18 or 19in? For 19s that's a bargain. 18s! ATS Euromaster doing £64 off 4 Michelin tyres and also another claimable £50 cashback if you buy 4 or more Michelin tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan888 Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Could someone confirm the correct spec tyre size for a 987.1 MY06 on 17 inch Is it Rear = 235 / 50 / R17 Front = 205 / 55 / R17 Also has anyone run Falken tyres ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Loved the Falkens on my Subaru. Hard to unstick wet or dry. Usually v reasonable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedsoff Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 Well my Michelin bargain has back fired. Got a call by ATS. They will not fit them as they’re not Porsche approved. Will only N rated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 Tell them the entire car is not Porsche approved, it is too old for any standard Porsche warranty. And the new tyres probably were not approved for a 987, perhaps not even a 981, only a 718. And can't they sell them to you without fitting, then you get someone else to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible Posted August 18, 2022 Report Share Posted August 18, 2022 They are mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hainesy Posted August 19, 2022 Report Share Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) On 8/11/2022 at 12:47 PM, JonSta said: Loved the Falkens on my Subaru. Hard to unstick wet or dry. Usually v reasonable too. +1 for Falken Azenis, seem to be a decent tyre (I don't claim to be an expert though) - my local tyre place happens to be Falken agents, I got a pair of 19in rears for £300 fitted plus a £15 fuel voucher last time. Miles cheaper than anything else 'premium'. If it makes the purists feel reassured Porsche are fitting Falken as OEM on Macans these days. From what I've read the N rating tyre thing on older cars makes no difference - tyre technology has moved on loads since my 2006 car was new so as long as you're fitting something decent then it's bound to be on a par or better that what would have been 'approved' at the time. Obviously I get that it makes a difference if you have a shiny 718 and want to keep it under OPC warranty. Edited August 19, 2022 by Hainesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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