996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

Is this normal tire wear for 996TT?

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Mar 17, 2013 | 06:24 PM
  #16  
johnspeed's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,636
From: chicago
Rep Power: 256
johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !
My tires had a similar wear pattern..
I put on new tires and then I brought my car to the Porsche dealer for an alignment..
I was on the other end of the specs,so they realigned to the other end within the specs..
No problems with tire wear like that anymore..
 
Old Mar 17, 2013 | 07:00 PM
  #17  
'02996ttx50's Avatar
Registered User
15 Year Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 7,984
From: la
Rep Power: 608
'02996ttx50 Is a GOD !'02996ttx50 Is a GOD !'02996ttx50 Is a GOD !'02996ttx50 Is a GOD !'02996ttx50 Is a GOD !'02996ttx50 Is a GOD !'02996ttx50 Is a GOD !'02996ttx50 Is a GOD !'02996ttx50 Is a GOD !'02996ttx50 Is a GOD !'02996ttx50 Is a GOD !
mine ( ps'2's ) wear rears at 6k miles also. with x73 alignment/lowered. no gettin' around it. 1.5-2 sets of rear tires are an annual expense.
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 08:04 AM
  #18  
Terminator's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,276
From: London
Rep Power: 88
Terminator has a brilliant futureTerminator has a brilliant futureTerminator has a brilliant futureTerminator has a brilliant futureTerminator has a brilliant futureTerminator has a brilliant futureTerminator has a brilliant futureTerminator has a brilliant futureTerminator has a brilliant futureTerminator has a brilliant futureTerminator has a brilliant future
My tires had a similar wear pattern..
I put on new tires and then I brought my car to the Porsche dealer for an alignment..
I was on the other end of the specs,so they realigned to the other end within the specs..
No problems with tire wear like that anymore..
Yeah but you are slower through corners. :-)
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 08:36 AM
  #19  
johnspeed's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,636
From: chicago
Rep Power: 256
johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !johnspeed Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by Terminator
Yeah but you are slower through corners. :-)
This maybe true but I am not a track road racer, so I am Ok with that..
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 10:41 AM
  #20  
porka's Avatar
Banned
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 684
From: San Francisco
Rep Power: 64
porka has a brilliant futureporka has a brilliant futureporka has a brilliant futureporka has a brilliant futureporka has a brilliant futureporka has a brilliant futureporka has a brilliant futureporka has a brilliant futureporka has a brilliant futureporka has a brilliant futureporka has a brilliant future
Originally Posted by Aerodude
I don't think I need these yet -- but I assume I'll need these if (when) I upgrade the suspension and lower the car.



The MPS2s are inside/outside rather than directional. Also, I'm sure you'd have to flip them well before showing cord (unless you can find a shop that would remount tires showing cord ).
you asked a question and i gave you the fix.. if you are worried about tire wear dog bones are the only way to adjust camber unless you get adjustable control arms.. which cost in excess of $1800
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:27 PM
  #21  
MY996TT's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,119
From: Bay Area
Rep Power: 229
MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !
Hey Eugene, I remember you were looking for a new set of tires a little while back; are these the new set?
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 07:48 PM
  #22  
Aerodude's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,499
From: Fremont, CA
Rep Power: 94
Aerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant future
Originally Posted by MY996TT
Hey Eugene, I remember you were looking for a new set of tires a little while back; are these the new set?
Nope. These are the tires that I got shortly after I bought the car. I have a nearly new set of MPS2s on my GT3-style wheels that I got from the PCA Group Buy last year.
 
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 07:51 PM
  #23  
Aerodude's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,499
From: Fremont, CA
Rep Power: 94
Aerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant futureAerodude has a brilliant future
Originally Posted by porka
you asked a question and i gave you the fix.. if you are worried about tire wear dog bones are the only way to adjust camber unless you get adjustable control arms.. which cost in excess of $1800
Thanks for the tip on the fix. I had thought that I wouldn't hit the limits of adjustment unless the car is lowered.
 
Old Mar 19, 2013 | 06:12 AM
  #24  
MY996TT's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,119
From: Bay Area
Rep Power: 229
MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !MY996TT Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by MY996TT
Hey Eugene, I remember you were looking for a new set of tires a little while back; are these the new set?
Nope. These are the tires that I got shortly after I bought the car. I have a nearly new set of MPS2s on my GT3-style wheels that I got from the PCA Group Buy last year.
Wow, you sure go thru them fast.
 
Old Mar 19, 2013 | 07:10 AM
  #25  
Steve Jarvis's Avatar
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,075
From: Lewisville, NC
Rep Power: 110
Steve Jarvis Is a GOD !Steve Jarvis Is a GOD !Steve Jarvis Is a GOD !Steve Jarvis Is a GOD !Steve Jarvis Is a GOD !Steve Jarvis Is a GOD !Steve Jarvis Is a GOD !Steve Jarvis Is a GOD !Steve Jarvis Is a GOD !Steve Jarvis Is a GOD !Steve Jarvis Is a GOD !
The same thing happened on my Supra when I went single turbo (going from the stock 325lb.ft. of torque to 600lb.ft. of torque).

The cure was to add a little more toe in. In theory, the rear was squating so much more, it was causing excessive toe out under acceleration.

Since the suspension layout and geometry are different on the 911 versus the Supra, I don't know if this will change anything. Typically wear on the extreme edge of a tire is toe related.

Just my 2 cents,
Steve
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Vicelord
Ferrari
17
Jan 26, 2017 12:50 AM
PAULUNM
Automotive Parts & Accessories For Sale/Wanted
14
May 27, 2016 06:54 AM
Nikg
Automotive Parts & Accessories For Sale/Wanted
5
Sep 21, 2015 10:32 PM
horsepowerfarm
Automotive Parts & Accessories For Sale/Wanted
7
Sep 10, 2015 06:09 PM
docboy
996 Turbo / GT2
46
Sep 6, 2015 06:57 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:55 AM.