Can a Porsche tire be swapped front to back?
Also, your Porsche comes from the factory with a “staggered” wheel and tire setup, meaning that they are differently-sized going front to rear, so they cannot be swapped front to back. If the tires are wearing poorly on the outside or insides, then they can be dismounted from the wheel and “flipped” for more even wear.
What’s the tire bolt pattern on a Porsche 997?
Figure 1. 997 Turbo wheels on 997 Carrera2. Tire bolt patterns are important for replacing or customizing wheels. All modern Porsches share the same 5×130 bolt pattern. When broken down, this pattern means that there are five holes for placing bolts into the wheels and mounting them.
Can you use winter tires on a Porsche 997?
The OEM tires equipped to your Porsche 997 are summer tires not designed for use in below-freezing temperatures or in the snow and slush of winter. Winter tires can be utilized to maximize your 997’s winter time use and will have you conquering all sorts of snowy conditions as the king of snow driving.
What causes wear on the inside of the rear tire?
Q: Rear driver side tire is slanted, causing wear on the inside. I went to have an alignment completed on the 2008 Dodge Caliber. The mechanic told me he could not align the rear tires and I needed to purchase a $400 adjustable rear lower control arm and my car did not have an adjustable lower control arm.
How big are the tires on a Porsche 911?
…to 17”, 18” and 19” diameter wheels, there was a time when 16” wheels and tires were the hot set-up. If your 1980-1990s 911, 930, 944 or 928 has wide 16×9 rear wheels, you’ve probably had a hard time finding the appropriate 245/45R16 sized tires.
What kind of tire should I get for my 911 Turbo?
If you’re a hardcore uber-competitive track fanatic running a heavily modified 911 Turbo, you’ll want to choose a track tire like the Toyo Proxes R888. If…
Which is new model of Porsche 911 wheel?
This new model is called the Turbo III which is a 3 piece wheel that we hand build using OZ Italy specified tools and procedures. The pieces are built by OZ Italy. All 3 pieces, whether it be the wheel center, inner rim section, or…
Which is the best tire for a Porsche?
— Tire Rack Consumer Review, 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe “By far the best tire I have ever had. I live in Seattle where it rains a lot and I don’t hydroplane with these tires.