That Old Tyre Question Again

[TimEwins]

Hi

Sorry for yet another posting on tyres ..... I expect the info I want is in here somewhere ... but there is just too much to go through :0(

Looks like I picked up a puncture yesterday on one of the rears on my Boxster S 550 Anniversary (2004). This was unfortunate, as if hardly does any miles these days, and I was on the eay back from the Annual Service :0(

Anyway, I find my car on the driveway, with a flat tyre going nowhere.

I have pumped it up this evening to see how long it takes to go down, hopefully I can then judge how far I can drive it to get it fixed. I don't want to be putting the spare on unless I really have to :0(

I will need to replace both rears, as they have been on the car since new (I think), so they probably could do with changing anyway.

Just for info the tyres are

Front 225/40/ZR18
Rear 265/35/ZR18

Continental Sport Contact 2 N2

Was suprised to see that they were different profiles? I guess I need Continentals again on the rear to match the fronts?

I am primarily worried about damage to the RIMs when they get changed! Am I overly worrying about this ?

I have heard that Porsche Centres offer competitive prices on tyres any experiences ?

Also is it a good idea to be driving on a known slow puncture ?

Oh dear .... more problems to sort out :0(

Regards

Tim

 

[Rodney Naghar]

Call Event Tyres. They will come to you, and refit the tyres they will supply at a good price with the utmost care.
My friend called them for 2 flats on his Cayenne recently. He was so impressed he went on their website to praise them!

Good luck

 

[Mark_Bennett]

Hi Tim,

Yes you should (that's a must really!) have the same tyre all round. You can change to a different make if you are doing the lot (and you might want to).

How worn are the others? You'll normally go through 2 sets of rears to each set of fronts, but if you've got PSM (I can't remember?) then you shouldn't replace the one tyre if it is worn more than about 30% (the owners handbook explains this).

If you are keeping to UK speeds then you might be able to getit repaired. Or it might just be a leaky valve?

 

[Black80XSA]

www.mytyres.co.uk - Conti N2 265/35/18 £200.80 each fitted. Will give your OPC a heart attack when you ask them to price match lol!!

 

[911sse]

Pirelli P-Zero Rosso N4's are cheaper

 

[davidthegolfer]

Another good source is Micheldever Tyres (01962 774437). Very competitive and they will really look after your rims and do an excellent balancing job.
Good luck
David

 

[TimEwins]

Hi Guys

Thaks for all the replies ..... sorry I've not been on the forum for a while. Its been a manic weekend with lots on, and my current work assignment doesn't allow me access to external e-mail, or these forums.

Right ..... some good advice all around.

The fronts are still OK, so I would like to only change the rears if I can. I am also happy to stick to the Continentals, as they were OEM, and I don't drive around like a looney.

I think the tyres are all originals ..... thats 6 years/30K miles which is 'believeable'.

I pumped up the tyre on thursday evening, and its finally gone flat (sunday evening), so the puncture may be slow enough to drive it somewhere for replacement.

I've had a quote from Porsche for £235 a tyre. This is more than you guys are quoting me here, but no too bad for a Porsche Centre I thought.

Apparently the tyre fitter at AFN Reading fits tyres to £8K Carrera GT wheels ... and is very careful.

Is it ok to leave the car sitting (no moving) on the flat tyre? Or should I attempt to keep it up?

Cheers

Tim