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Rashg60 wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:02 am I'm not sure what N rated means but would stick to it if it can be a potential warranty issue.

Are N rated tyres available from Kwik Fit and the likes or do I have to go to Porsche?
Anywhere you just need to make sure they are n rated
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Tracky wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:26 am
Rashg60 wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:02 am I'm not sure what N rated means but would stick to it if it can be a potential warranty issue.

Are N rated tyres available from Kwik Fit and the likes or do I have to go to Porsche?
Anywhere you just need to make sure they are n rated
15% off 4 Michelin tyres at the moment with Kwik Fit. I would go with a mobile fitter though ( which is no extra cost) so you can keep a close eye on the fitting.
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Rears for the N0 rated Michelin LatitudeSport 3

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Fronts for the N0 rated Michelin Latitude Sport 3

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Our Kwikmas Offers are now on! Right now at Kwik Fit, you can get 10% off when you buy 2-3 Michelin tyres or 15% off when you buy 4 Michelin tyres until 24th December 2021. Just enter the code KWIKMAS at checkout to claim your discount. Offer ends at midnight Friday 24th December
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2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
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Rashg60 wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:02 am I'm not sure what N rated means but would stick to it if it can be a potential warranty issue.

Are N rated tyres available from Kwik Fit and the likes or do I have to go to Porsche?
N rated means approved by Porsche

Kwik Fit will show them as OE Porsche N

In general most online tyre retailers ( Black Circles, MYtyres etc) let one use a car manufacturer approval and if doing that the tyres shown will be restricted to those n approved

If your car has air remember to disable air sus before car is jacked to avoid damage to air bags. See Good to know app, from memory it involves pressing level button for 10 seconds and same afterwards to restore it. I suspect many Kwik Fit fitters will not be aware
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mark-yorkshire wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:47 am
Tracky wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:26 am
Rashg60 wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:02 am I'm not sure what N rated means but would stick to it if it can be a potential warranty issue.

Are N rated tyres available from Kwik Fit and the likes or do I have to go to Porsche?
Anywhere you just need to make sure they are n rated
15% off 4 Michelin tyres at the moment with Kwik Fit. I would go with a mobile fitter though ( which is no extra cost) so you can keep a close eye on the fitting.
I see your point, but a mobile fitter can't check 4-wheel alignment, which is highly recommended when tyres changed.
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Rashg60 wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:02 am I'm not sure what N rated means but would stick to it if it can be a potential warranty issue.

Are N rated tyres available from Kwik Fit and the likes or do I have to go to Porsche?
N rating is Porshe's OE standard for tyre type approval for their vehicles, It means that they meet their performance and safety standards.

N rated are available from all good tyre dealers, including Kwik Fit. Just ensure that the symbol [N0, N1 etc] is on the sidewall of the new tyres. If your Porsche is still under their Approved Warranty, then fitting them will maintain it.
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Rashg60 wrote: Wed Dec 15, 2021 11:05 pm Just touched 17k miles.
Michelin Sport Latitude 3 on my SD were changed at 18,000 miles / 2.5mm. Used all year round in the SW and mostly on non-motorway roads.
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jaffacake wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:15 am
mark-yorkshire wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:47 am
Tracky wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:26 am

Anywhere you just need to make sure they are n rated
15% off 4 Michelin tyres at the moment with Kwik Fit. I would go with a mobile fitter though ( which is no extra cost) so you can keep a close eye on the fitting.
I see your point, but a mobile fitter can't check 4-wheel alignment, which is highly recommended when tyres changed.
I would recommend getting a specialist or Porsche dealership to check and carry out adjustments to alignment shortly after having the tyres fitted. You will get an idea if the alignment is out by looking at how the old tyres have worn.
2021. Macan 2.0 Gentian. 12/21
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
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mark-yorkshire wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:27 am
jaffacake wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:15 am
mark-yorkshire wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:47 am

15% off 4 Michelin tyres at the moment with Kwik Fit. I would go with a mobile fitter though ( which is no extra cost) so you can keep a close eye on the fitting.
I see your point, but a mobile fitter can't check 4-wheel alignment, which is highly recommended when tyres changed.
I would recommend getting a specialist or Porsche dealership to check and carry out adjustments to alignment shortly after having the tyres fitted. You will get an idea if the alignment is out by looking at how the old tyres have worn. If you are going to have a Porsche dealership carry out alignment you may find that they will price match the fitting of the tyres.
2021. Macan 2.0 Gentian. 12/21
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
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Rashg60 wrote: Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:02 am I'm not sure what N rated means but would stick to it if it can be a potential warranty issue.

Are N rated tyres available from Kwik Fit and the likes or do I have to go to Porsche?
N is just a mark for Porsche approval some have it in conjunction with a digit, 0, 1 or 2, they are available from all suppliers although some (Protyre in my experience) might charge an extra £5, why I cant say.
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