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Tires

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 tires 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 tires specifically developed for your Porsche model by leading manufacturers to our specifications and marked with an “N” by us. Only N-marked tires 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 tires fitting your Porsche and your needs.

Close-up of a Porsche tyre with the NA 1 marking on the tread
Close-up of a Porsche wheel with yellow brake callipers, black rim and Michelin tires. Visible brake disc and Porsche logo in the center.

N-marked tires - approved by Porsche.

N-marked tires 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. Tires that are up to the forces a Porsche puts on the road and have been tested by us receive the N-marking.
Your Porsche Center will be happy to advise you on the right tires for your car drawing on the entire Porsche approved tire range. This range exclusively consists of tires specifically tailored to every individual Porsche model by leading tire manufacturers to meet the high standard Porsche specifications and its special performance requirements. The fact that the tires have also been thoroughly tested and approved by Porsche is indicated by their N-marking.
Structure of the tire marking.

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

For example, the Porsche Macan tire 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 tire with differing specifications.

Porsche N-marked tires 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 tire manufacturers such as Michelin. The N-marking indicates that these summer, winter, all-season and sport tires provide the driving stability and driving pleasure characteristic for Porsche. Porsche N-marked tires ensure that your vehicle retains its original driving performance and safety margins.

Seasonal Tires

Blue 718 Boxster driving fast through a winding mountain road, surrounded by trees and rocks.

Summer Tires

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 tires offer convincing grip, cornering stability and short braking distances combined with a low rolling resistance that helps to ensure fuel or energy efficiency.

Red 911 Carrera GTS on a wintry mountain road with snow-covered mountains in the background.

Winter Tires

Many drivers find driving on snow to be highly challenging. Porsche recommended winter tires provide you with a firm footing and greater confidence in winter driving conditions. The secret of N-marked tires 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.

A white Porsche 911 GT3 RS drives at high speed on a racetrack at sunset.

Sport Tires

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

A purple Porsche Macan 4 drives on a motorway at sunset.

All Season Tires

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

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

Michelin logo on a Porsche.

Porsche and Michelin have been working together closely for almost half a century. Since 2002, Michelin has also been Porsche’s global tire cooperation partner. As such, we collaborate on developing tires 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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