What's new
Porsche 911 UK Enthusiasts Online Community Discussion Forum GB

Welcome to the @Porsche911UK website. Register a free account today to become a member! Sign up is quick and easy, then you can view, participate in topics and posts across the site that covers all things Porsche.

Already registered and looking to recovery your account, select 'login in' and then the 'forget your password' option.

Design 911 supply Porsche parts, Porsche spares and Porsche accessories, to both retail and to the trade. Our Porsche product and accessory range includes brakes, exhausts, tyres, wheels and Porsche panels and interiors.

Back tires wear 996 Turbo

M

melodasi

Trainee
Joined
27 Jul 2012
Messages
90
HI,

I install a new set of tires in my car in April 2013, right now the rear ones look have 1mm left, is this normal?
II have probably drove the about 10000 KLm max during this period. and also I have not notice any problems on handling the car.
 
Tyres

Yes turbos like to eat rear tyres.

I've gone through 3 sets of rears in less than 2 years all depends how you drive but so long as the tyre wear is even its normal, I've had bridgestones(hated them very had ride but lasted the longest) , Pirellis (looked the best and gave nice ride) now currently on michelins which give the nicest ride but seem quite soft so probably won't last long.
 
They wear evenly, so I think it is ok. I am not really I fast drive, but as I live close to Germany and I really enjoy riding on a autobahn maybe this is this reason.
I am using Falken Azenis FK453 I like them, I felt more smooth ride than the bridgstones I had before.
 
It is about right. Turbo's eat tyres at the rear. Lots of power , torque and technology going through them !! And big engine hanging right at the back too !
I would switch to something else, Michelin PS2 are really good for the Turbo. Continentals last a while but grip is not as good .
They will eat more in wet/damp weather.
Front last much longer but tend to wear more on the inside.
 
yup, third set on mine and done 24k miles

apparently, if you don't drive it like a turbo they last a tad longer...... (Another piece of useless information I picked up somewhere)....

:floor:
 
Around 9k - 10k is normal for a 996 turbo set of rears. Frints last much longer.

But I have one comment - tyre wear is not even on a turbo! They wear more on inner edge than in middle or outer edge. This is because of the negative camber that they are (should) be set up with. Mine at the moment after 10k miles are 4mm inner/5mm centre and 5mm outer and is perfectly normal - I had the geomemtry done in Aug 2012 and again in October 2013 when I replaced the rear Bilstein shock absorbers.

So I'd suggest that you have a geometry check carried out in any case.
 
Mine have done 8k and the inside edges are down to 2.5mm,, outside 4.5mm.
 
Rear wear a bit more on inside but it is not huge compare to other make of cars.
again it depend on driving style too.
 
Rear wear a bit more on inside but it is not huge compare to other make of cars.
again it depend on driving style too.
 
quattrosteph said:
Rear wear a bit more on inside but it is not huge compare to other make of cars.
again it depend on driving style too.
Click to expand...

Surely it depends on how hard/ how many corners you take?
 
More about style - how much power and torque you put through the 4 wheel drive, how quickly you stamp on brakes as opposed to slowing down by anticipating corners and taking the foot off the gas for natural deceleration as opposed to scrubbing the rubber with sharp braking.

Sustained high speed driving will scrub tyres - they get hot and leave rubber behind on the tarmac. I alwaus found Pirelli soft compound - good grip becasue it they run hot and sticky but obviously wear quicker.

My wear pattern tells you I am fairly gentle on my car after 10k miles of driving to have the depth I have on the inner edge.
 
I always seem to get a puncture long before they wear out :sad:
 
cheshire911 said:
More about style - how much power and torque you put through the 4 wheel drive, how quickly you stamp on brakes as opposed to slowing down by anticipating corners and taking the foot off the gas for natural deceleration as opposed to scrubbing the rubber with sharp braking.

Sustained high speed driving will scrub tyres - they get hot and leave rubber behind on the tarmac. I alwaus found Pirelli soft compound - good grip becasue it they run hot and sticky but obviously wear quicker.

My wear pattern tells you I am fairly gentle on my car after 10k miles of driving to have the depth I have on the inner edge.
Click to expand...

My wear pattern (less tread left after 8k miles) tells you that I've had a lot of fun in mine. Airfield runs to 170 mph, autobahn cruising and three track days does take its toll but, for me, the extra :grin:'s outweigh the extra £'s it costs.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

H
Tyre wear advice - worth getting the camber checked?
Replies
4
Views
682
Senoj
Senoj
S
  • Locked
Sold KW 2 way Clubsport from 996.2 GT3 for sale
Replies
6
Views
1K
Senoj
Senoj
sim996
For Sale 996/997 Turbo GT2 GT3 Various
Replies
6
Views
812
youngsyr
Y
J
Bent spindle on front strut?
Replies
0
Views
859
Jeffgo
J
G
  • Locked
Sold 1998 996 Carrera, Tiptronic 135,000 miles £9500. ono
Replies
0
Views
430
Gunscrossed
G
P
Newbie - 996 turbo engine break in help
Replies
7
Views
1K
rgracin
R
Porsche News
Record braking 2024 Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package
Replies
0
Views
360
Porsche News
Porsche News
Porsche service and tuning

Latest posts

New Threads

Porsche Model Range

Porsche 911

Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977

Porsche Hypercars

Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche Carrera GT Porsche Carrera GT Porsche GT1 Porsche GT1 Porsche 959 Porsche 959

Other Current Porsche Model

Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Boxster: 1997- Porsche Boxster: 1997-

Porsche Legacy Models

Porsche 928 Porsche 928 Porsche 968 Porsche 968 Porsche 944 Porsche 944 Porsche 924 Porsche 924 Porsche 914 Porsche 914 Porsche 912 Porsche 912 Porsche 904 Porsche 904 Porsche 550 Porsche 550 Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Porsche 356

Forum statistics

Threads
124,555
Messages
1,441,484
Members
48,969
Latest member
Stulees65

porsche insurance porsche parts porsche sales porsche car sales porsche for sale
porsche classic sales porsche tuning porsche sold porsche specialist porsche engine rebuilds porsche driver training porsche car sales porsche exhausts

Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. XenForo theme by xenfocus

www.911uk.com @Porsche911UK THE DEFINITIVE PORSCHE FORUM Copyright © 911UK 2002-2024 All rights reserved.

911uk.com is not associated and is wholly independent of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE, Dr. Ing.h.c.F.Porsche AG, Porsche Cars GB, its subsidiaries and offical Porsche centres. Any word, phrase or graphic that in any way resembles anything to do with the Porsche name or organisation are registered trademarks of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE and Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche AG.

Back
Top