Porsche tyres explained | Porsche Greece

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Tyres

An integral part of the performance.

To create the dynamic sports car performance and feeling of your Porsche, all its precisely matched parts must work in seamless harmony. But in the end, it's all down to the tyres when it comes to bringing the driving experience to the road. After all, they are the only part of your Porsche in direct contact with it. So, every revolution of the engine, every nudge of the steering wheel and every touch of the brake pedal can only deliver the originally intended Porsche feel when the tyre characteristics precisely complement the overall design.

That is why there are tyres specifically developed for your Porsche model by leading manufacturers to our specifications and marked with an “N” by us. Only N-marked tyres are tested and approved by Porsche for their performance, handling and safety characteristics. Your personal Service Advisor will provide you with the information you need on the latest tyres fitting your Porsche and your needs.

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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. Tyres that are up to the forces a Porsche puts on the road and have been tested by us receive the N-marking.

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.

Seasonal Tyres

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Summer 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.

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Winter Tyres

Many drivers find driving on snow to be highly challenging. Porsche recommended winter tyres provide you with a firm footing and greater confidence in winter driving conditions. The secret of N-marked tyres lies in their material composition. Manufactured from a rubber which does not harden in the cold, they maintain their grip even at low temperatures. They also feature tread patterns specially designed to deflect water, provide good lateral support and pick up snow – which can increase the grip.

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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.

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All Season Tyres

If you prefer not to change your tyres with the seasons, Porsche approved all-season tyres offer a model-specific compromise between the grip, handling and stability of our high-performing winter and summer tyres.

EU tyre label

The EU label's 5 criteria.

Since the end of 2012, commercial car and truck tyres have required an EU label. Even some countries outside the EU – for example, Korea – have introduced the label, or plan to do so in future. The label or sticker shows a rating based on the following 5 criteria: Fuel efficiency, wet grip, and rolling noise. On 1 May 2021, additional symbols to indicate snow and ice grip were introduced.

Fuel efficiency.

Fuel is saved by decreasing rolling resistance, which also lessens CO₂ emissions. The energy efficiency classes range from A (most efficient) to E (least efficient).

Fuel savings generally depend on the individual vehicle and driving conditions. Driving economically can considerably reduce fuel consumption. In order to achieve optimum fuel efficiency, the prescribed tyre pressure should be adhered to.

Wet grip.

The wet grip class provides information about braking properties during wet weather conditions, and ranges from A (shortest braking distance on wet tarmac) to E (longest braking distance).

The efficiency generally depends on the vehicle and driving conditions. In order to achieve optimum wet grip, the prescribed tyre pressure should be adhered to.

Rolling noise.

The rolling noise classification provides information about how loud the tyre is when driving. The classification includes classes A (low-noise) and B (more external noise). Noise levels that previously conformed to class C are no longer permitted. Volume is provided in decibel.

The following rule applies here: a 10 dB increase to noise levels is subjectively perceived as twice as loud. 70 dB is equivalent to a loud conversation, and 80 dB is equivalent to heavy road traffic. Incidentally, external rolling noise is not identical to the noise level inside the vehicle.

Snow grip.

Tyres suited to extremely snowy conditions have an "Alpine" symbol on the sidewall of the tyre with 3 summits and snowflakes.

Ice grip.

The symbol for ice grip indicates Nordic winter tyres, which are designed for use on icy road surfaces or hard snow drifts. Nordic winter tyres should only be used in very bad weather conditions (e.g. low temperatures). Using Nordic winter tyres in less severe weather conditions (e.g. wet weather or warm temperatures) can lead to suboptimum performance, particularly with regard to wet grip, handling and locking.

The EU label. No replacement for the Porsche "N" mark.

The new EU tyre label only features 3 established criteria, as well as notes on snow and ice grip for car and truck tyres, and is no replacement for Porsche's "N" mark.

There is often a conflict of interest when considering the EU label's criteria: A tyre with a particularly low rolling resistance will always provide a worse wet grip. Porsche makes no concessions when it comes to safety, and rates grip – on both dry and wet roads – more highly than fuel efficiency during tyre tests. The savings potential of a tyre with optimised rolling resistance may be tempting at first, but in an emergency situation, every metre of braking distance counts.

Only N-marked tyres provide you with the certainty that you're buying high-quality tyres tested specifically for your model of Porsche.

You can find more information about tyre labelling on the Commission's website (Tyres| EU Commission (europe.eu)). Fuel consumption can be considerably reduced by eco-friendly driving. Tyre pressure should be checked regularly to improve fuel consumption and wet grip. Particular attention must always be paid to stopping distances.

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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