Does anyone have a pdf or a link to the official approved tyres listing (N rated tyres) - the only one i can find on Porsche website seems to be as of Jan 2017, and only lists the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 as N0 in 21" fitment
Looking at tyre retailers it's now available in N2, with the correct 101 and 103 load ratings for the Macan - it would just be nice to know these are on a later approved tyre listing before placing an order for the N2s
thanks
Approved Tyres List ?
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It appears that was the last one Porsche issued. I haven’t been able to find one in that format since then. They seem to want us to go to our OPCs to get approved tyres. You could check with your OPC and see if they will price match.Percymon wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:00 pm Does anyone have a pdf or a link to the official approved tyres listing (N rated tyres) - the only one i can find on Porsche website seems to be as of Jan 2017, and only lists the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 as N0 in 21" fitment
Looking at tyre retailers it's now available in N2, with the correct 101 and 103 load ratings for the Macan - it would just be nice to know these are on a later approved tyre listing before placing an order for the N2s
thanks
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Just grab the N2’s, that’s what I did. No issue especially if it’s a full set you’re fitting.
As far as I'm aware, the N rating is specific to Porsche. An N0 tyre is the first approved version developed by a particular manufacturer in conjunction with Porsche. Then as the design is (hopefully) improved, over time it becomes N1, then N2, etc. but it is still a Porsche approved tyre.
The problem is that you should ideally have the same N rating on all 4 wheels - this can be difficult if you only want to change the front or rear tyres and manufacturers have stopped making an N rated tyre to match the other axle.
The problem is that you should ideally have the same N rating on all 4 wheels - this can be difficult if you only want to change the front or rear tyres and manufacturers have stopped making an N rated tyre to match the other axle.
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GWL wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:42 pm As far as I'm aware, the N rating is specific to Porsche. An N0 tyre is the first approved version developed by a particular manufacturer in conjunction with Porsche. Then as the design is (hopefully) improved, over time it becomes N1, then N2, etc. but it is still a Porsche approved tyre.
The problem is that you should ideally have the same N rating on all 4 wheels - this can be difficult if you only want to change the front or rear tyres and manufacturers have stopped making an N rated tyre to match the other axle.
That’s all correct, I’ve had 18 years of buying n tyres for Boxsters. I’m 99% certain that the N2s are fine, as the size and loading can only be for the macan. I’ll be swapping a near new set of non n tyres for the proper ones, Michelin £812/set versus Contis about £720 a set , I’m sure the Michelin’s will last more miles though.jonnydrama wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:31 pm Just grab the N2’s, that’s what I did. No issue especially if it’s a full set you’re fitting.
WHAT IS A PORSCHE APPROVED TYRE ?
In order to be Porsche approved, manufacturer working with Porsche need to respect a number of specifications laid down by the manufacturer ( size, load and speed indexes, routing sheet)..
Porsche approved tyres feature a reinforced radial structure along with more rigid sidewalls. Taken together, these characteristics prevent tyre deformation, even at high speeds.
A good look up fitment chart for your Macan available here https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/cars/porsche/macan
In order to be Porsche approved, manufacturer working with Porsche need to respect a number of specifications laid down by the manufacturer ( size, load and speed indexes, routing sheet)..
Porsche approved tyres feature a reinforced radial structure along with more rigid sidewalls. Taken together, these characteristics prevent tyre deformation, even at high speeds.
A good look up fitment chart for your Macan available here https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/cars/porsche/macan
Steve
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Do we know what the difference is between these and, say, the Audi A0 rated version? Do Michelin really stop the production re-jig the factory and start up again between N0 and A0 production runs, or is it just a different print "template" for the sidewall and (another) marketing ploy? I really do wonder!SAC1 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:24 am WHAT IS A PORSCHE APPROVED TYRE ?
In order to be Porsche approved, manufacturer working with Porsche need to respect a number of specifications laid down by the manufacturer ( size, load and speed indexes, routing sheet)..
Porsche approved tyres feature a reinforced radial structure along with more rigid sidewalls. Taken together, these characteristics prevent tyre deformation, even at high speeds.
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I bought Maserati rated tyres from Camskill for my Aston and they were fitted to the car by an Aston main dealer. They said there was absolutely no difference between Maserati and Aston rated tyres and it certainly had no impact on my warranty. The more I hear about Porsche practices the more concerned I get about the ownership experience.Neil1911 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:43 amDo we know what the difference is between these and, say, the Audi A0 rated version? Do Michelin really stop the production re-jig the factory and start up again between N0 and A0 production runs, or is it just a different print "template" for the sidewall and (another) marketing ploy? I really do wonder!SAC1 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:24 am WHAT IS A PORSCHE APPROVED TYRE ?
In order to be Porsche approved, manufacturer working with Porsche need to respect a number of specifications laid down by the manufacturer ( size, load and speed indexes, routing sheet)..
Porsche approved tyres feature a reinforced radial structure along with more rigid sidewalls. Taken together, these characteristics prevent tyre deformation, even at high speeds.
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