Do winter tires help in snow?
Winter Tire Technology Empty volume between treads allows snow to be compressed into the tire. These tires’ flexibility is significantly reduced in the cold, which lessens their grip. Winter tires have compounds that can withstand freezing temperatures and keep the rubber flexible, which is necessary to grip the road.
Can a Porsche 911 go on snow tires?
So good was the 911 around the snow course that we returned to the handling track when the rest of our testing was done and ran laps in it until KRC closed at dusk. The Corvette Grand Sport was an altogether trickier thing to usher around the course.
What kind of tires do you put on a 911 Carrera?
So, we got a bright-yellow base 911 Carrera wearing 19-inch Porsche-spec Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II rubber.
Are there winter tires for the Porsche 718?
More recently, carmakers have been active participants in co-developing winter tires for their sports cars. Porsche offers several winter tires in varying sizes (and from various brands) for the 911 and the 718. You can order a Bridgestone Blizzak package from Aston Martin for your DB11.
What kind of traction does a Porsche have in snow?
With 62 percent of its weight over the 295/35R-19 rear Sottozeros, the Porsche could put down a steady stream of torque through the snow. And despite its rearward weight bias, it handled neutrally, laying down smooth slides and carrying more speed through the corners than we initially thought possible.
What kind of tire do I need for a Porsche 911 Carrera?
When looking for a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package for a ’12 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (997 chassis), I would recommend the Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II tire in a 235/40R18 for the front and 265/40R18 for the rear mounted to Sport Edition Cup 4 wheels in either a silver painted or black painted finish.
So good was the 911 around the snow course that we returned to the handling track when the rest of our testing was done and ran laps in it until KRC closed at dusk. The Corvette Grand Sport was an altogether trickier thing to usher around the course.
What kind of wheels does a Porsche 997 have?
The fitment data for each particular model of vehicle will allow you to determine if you can minus size in the winter time. For example, some Porsche 911 (997) models came with 19″ wheels, you can save money and have a smoother ride by switching to 18″ wheels and tires.
More recently, carmakers have been active participants in co-developing winter tires for their sports cars. Porsche offers several winter tires in varying sizes (and from various brands) for the 911 and the 718. You can order a Bridgestone Blizzak package from Aston Martin for your DB11.