Porsche - Tyres

Tyres

An integral part of the performance.

It’s not only the engine that creates the dynamic sports car performance of your Porsche. The tyres play an essential role too. After all, they are the exclusive points of contact to the road and play a key role in safety and driving pleasure. So every revolution of the engine, every movement of the steering wheel, and every touch of the brake pedal can only have an effect thanks to the right tyres.

Of course the right tyres vary according to the Porsche model, and the type of wheel. The wrong, non-approved choice could negatively affect performance, handling, and safety. That’s why your Porsche Service Consultant will provide you with the information you need on the latest Porsche approved N-rated tyres.

N-marked tyres approved by Porsche.

N-marked tyres are tested by Porsche engineers under severe circumstances in various disciplines to show whether they maintain their driving characteristics in different driving situations. This e.g. applies to braking manoeuvres and high-speed cornering as well as varied weather conditions.

Porsche - Tyres

Tyres

Porsche - Tyres

Tyres

Did you know that asphalt can reach temperatures of up to 60°C in the summer? Or that your Porsche is subjected to lateral loads of up to 1.3 g when cornering? With a special rubber compound designed for high-temperature stability and a tread pattern optimised for summer road surfaces, the N-marked summer tyres offer convincing grip, cornering stability and short braking distances combined with a low rolling resistance that helps to ensure fuel or energy efficiency.

Porsche - Sport Tyres

Sport Tyres

Porsche - Sport Tyres

Sport Tyres

Featuring a shallower tread depth, specialised tread pattern and substructure, these tyres are designed for use on racing circuits: for driver safety training, performance driving training and motorsport. Providing better dry weather grip than normal street tyres, they also offer optimised wear characteristics.

Porsche N-rated tyre coding.
Porsche N-rated tyre coding.

Your Porsche Centre will be happy to advise you on the right tyres for your car drawing on the entire Porsche approved tyre range. This range exclusively consists of tyres specifically tailored to every individual Porsche model by leading tyre manufacturers to meet the high standard Porsche specifications and its special performance requirements. The fact that the tyres have also been thoroughly tested and approved by Porsche is indicated by their N-marking.

Coding

Following the N, a second letter indicates the model line and a number the tyre version. Further details can be found in each tyre’s technical data.

For example, the Porsche Macan tyre will be marked NE0, indicating:
N – approved by Porsche
E – fits the Porsche Macan
0 – the first specific configuration (of structure, compound, tread, etc.) with serial approval, higher numbers stand for later approved versions of the tyre with differing specifications.

Porsche N-marked tyres are tested according to strict criteria that satisfy our high standards for dynamic and safe driving pleasure. Testing covers three main areas:
1. Subjective outdoor criteria, such as handling and driving comfort
2. Objective outdoor criteria, such as braking performance and service life
3. Indoor criteria, such as rolling resistance and high-speed performance

Tyre geometry and rubber composition are tailored to each individual Porsche model by leading tyre manufacturers such as Michelin. The N-marking indicates that these summer, winter, all-season and sport tyres provide the driving stability and driving pleasure characteristic for Porsche. Porsche N-marked tyres ensure that your vehicle retains its original driving performance and safety margins.

Tyre construction

Bead core: is made of steel wire. Ensures the tyre fits securely on the rim.Bead core: is made of steel wire. Ensures the tyre fits securely on the rim.
Carcass: several layers of rubberised textile fibres (mainly rayon) run radially (at right angles) to the direction of travel. These layers determine the tyre's load capacity.Carcass: several layers of rubberised textile fibres (mainly rayon) run radially (at right angles) to the direction of travel. These layers determine the tyre's load capacity.
Belt layers: stabilise the contact area and provide directional stability. At least two crossed layers made of steel cords.Belt layers: stabilise the contact area and provide directional stability. At least two crossed layers made of steel cords.
0° cover: this layer, made of reinforced, rubberised nylon threads, reduces the heat generated by friction. It ensures that the tyre retains its shape at high speed.0° cover: this layer, made of reinforced, rubberised nylon threads, reduces the heat generated by friction. It ensures that the tyre retains its shape at high speed.
Tread: creates contact with the road. A negative profile assists water drainage; a positive profile affects grip, traction, stability and noise.Tread: creates contact with the road. A negative profile assists water drainage; a positive profile affects grip, traction, stability and noise.
Tyre wall: protects the tyre from damage. Affects driving characteristics and comfort. The tyre designations are also stamped here.Tyre wall: protects the tyre from damage. Affects driving characteristics and comfort. The tyre designations are also stamped here.
Inner liner: airtight inner layer (butyl layer).Inner liner: airtight inner layer (butyl layer).
Apex: is located above the bead core. It affects tyre deformation due to lateral forces, steering response and driving comfort.Apex: is located above the bead core. It affects tyre deformation due to lateral forces, steering response and driving comfort.

Tyre marking

Tyre type: indicates the tyre model. The LATITUDE Sport 3 manufactured by Michelin is an N-Marked tyre approved for the Macan.Tyre type: indicates the tyre model. The LATITUDE Sport 3 manufactured by Michelin is an N-Marked tyre approved for the Macan.
N-marking (NE0): identifies tyres developed specifically for the requirements of Porsche vehicles.N-marking (NE0): identifies tyres developed specifically for the requirements of Porsche vehicles.
Tyre brand: indicates the tyre manufacturer. Michelin is one of the tyre cooperation partners of Porsche. Tyres are developed by our manufacturing partners and other leading tyre manufacturers specifically for Porsche vehicles.Tyre brand: indicates the tyre manufacturer. Michelin is one of the tyre cooperation partners of Porsche. Tyres are developed by our manufacturing partners and other leading tyre manufacturers specifically for Porsche vehicles.
DOT identification: provides information about the tyre's manufacturer, size, type and production date. DOT stands for (US) Department of Transportation.DOT identification: provides information about the tyre's manufacturer, size, type and production date. DOT stands for (US) Department of Transportation.
Production date: consists of the week and year of production (4812 = week 48, 2012). Incidentally, a tyre is considered new for up to 5 years after production.Production date: consists of the week and year of production (4812 = week 48, 2012). Incidentally, a tyre is considered new for up to 5 years after production.
Load & speed indices: indicate the tyre's maximum load in encrypted form (101) and maximum permitted speed (Y) at the prescribed air pressure.Load & speed indices: indicate the tyre's maximum load in encrypted form (101) and maximum permitted speed (Y) at the prescribed air pressure.
Tyre size: is determined by width in millimetres (265), height/width ratio in percent (40), tyre construction (R = radial tyre) and rim diameter in inches (21).Tyre size: is determined by width in millimetres (265), height/width ratio in percent (40), tyre construction (R = radial tyre) and rim diameter in inches (21).

Connections that make the difference:
Michelin Tyres Developed for Porsche.

Porsche and Michelin have been working together closely for almost half a century. Since 2002, Michelin has also been Porsche`s global tyre cooperation partner. As such, we collaborate on developing tyres specifically tailored to the demands of a new model long before a vehicle’s market launch to fine-tune its safety, agility, control and performance features.

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