997 2005-2012 911 C2, C2S, C4, C4S, GTS, Targa and Cabriolet Model Discussion.

anyone see their tires turn into "Bolts"?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #16  
Old 03-04-2011 | 06:36 AM
terpsred's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 216
From: Maryland
Rep Power: 23
terpsred has a spectacular aura aboutterpsred has a spectacular aura about
By bolts, I meant that the inside edge is no longer perfectly round. There are lots of short flatspots all the way around the tire in an even pattern like a bolt on the inside edge. Otherwise called cupping. I'm fairly certain I have too much toe out causing the tires to drag a long the pavement a bit. I have an alignment scheduled for next week.

MDRUMS, I hear you have some good specs possibly for a street setup. My car is a 997.1 C2 with 19inch wheels and stock suspension.

I don't autocross or go to the track so I'd love to get some extra tire life without loosing all of the performance out of the car.

PM me if you have any specs to share.

Thanks
 
  #17  
Old 03-04-2011 | 08:50 AM
lowpue's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 489
From: MI, Washington
Rep Power: 45
lowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud of
Originally Posted by Comet
Amen
I change my tyres every 5-8,000kms

If someone wants to save a few bucks, I think they should look at a Prius instead of a 100,000$+ car...

Performance Tyres are kind of a must regardless if you track or don't.
I am the same way....I like fresh tires and the right tires for the appropriate weather conditions. But lets not get too critical on those trying to save a few bucks...some of us older guys have gotten to where we are because we made smart decisions on how to allocate our resources.
 
  #18  
Old 03-04-2011 | 09:02 AM
gloves's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 736
From: Waltham, MA
Rep Power: 55
gloves has much to be proud ofgloves has much to be proud ofgloves has much to be proud ofgloves has much to be proud ofgloves has much to be proud ofgloves has much to be proud ofgloves has much to be proud ofgloves has much to be proud ofgloves has much to be proud of
Originally Posted by lowpue
I am the same way....I like fresh tires and the right tires for the appropriate weather conditions. But lets not get too critical on those trying to save a few bucks...some of us older guys have gotten to where we are because we made smart decisions on how to allocate our resources.
There is being smart and then there is buying a 90k car (45K used) and trying not to spend and extra 1500 for the proper tires...tires that happen to be what makes the car able to do what it does.

I dont have much money. In fact many would say (and do) that I am stupid to buy the car when I should be saving and looking to buy a home. But even with my little funds I still managed to eek out the cash for Porsche approved winter tires knowing that doing it right makes much more sense.

A Subaru STI comes with dedicated summer tires as well. You can buy a new car for 33K roughly. Even at that cost I found it stupid to buy all seasons. It is a performance car...why would you hurt it performance rather than spend a few bucks.

BTW nothing against the OP. I may come across as harsh and I am sorry if I do. Just want you to make the smart decision rather than the cheap and easy one.
 
  #19  
Old 03-04-2011 | 09:25 AM
terpsred's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 216
From: Maryland
Rep Power: 23
terpsred has a spectacular aura aboutterpsred has a spectacular aura about
No worries from the OP, If I could not handle opinions, I would not have posted on the internet asking for them.
 
  #20  
Old 03-04-2011 | 02:43 PM
lowpue's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 489
From: MI, Washington
Rep Power: 45
lowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud oflowpue has much to be proud of
Originally Posted by gloves
BTW nothing against the OP. I may come across as harsh and I am sorry if I do. Just want you to make the smart decision rather than the cheap and easy one.
No worries...personally, I am very critical myself about tires and I swap mine out depending on weather. In fact, I only buy Porsche approved tires as well and actually get rid of them well before their end of life. However, I think the worst insult is to tell someone on this forum is that they should drive a Prius because of their tire choice (ouch!). Fortunately, terpsred has a good sense of humor. +1 for terpsred.
 
  #21  
Old 03-04-2011 | 03:14 PM
Matt(inMA)'s Avatar
Registered User
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 482
From: Norwalk
Rep Power: 49
Matt(inMA) has much to be proud ofMatt(inMA) has much to be proud ofMatt(inMA) has much to be proud ofMatt(inMA) has much to be proud ofMatt(inMA) has much to be proud ofMatt(inMA) has much to be proud ofMatt(inMA) has much to be proud ofMatt(inMA) has much to be proud ofMatt(inMA) has much to be proud of
I had two sets of PZERO Rossos and both were like wood at ~8K. Just wicked loud and poor wear patterns. Will never use PZEROs again. There are MUCH better tires for you 997. Google Car and Driver - they did a great tire compare last year (I think)

Best,

Matt
 
  #22  
Old 03-07-2011 | 02:24 PM
Minok's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,282
From: Pacific Northwest
Rep Power: 69
Minok has a spectacular aura aboutMinok has a spectacular aura about
So when the OP gets the alignment done, let us know.

The original mystery: what caused the tire damage, still needs to be answered.

Age, itself, should not be the primary factor. 5 yrs old is old, but not that old. Tire pressure or alignment issues may be the root cause.

So let us know what you find out once you have the issue fixed.
 
  #23  
Old 03-08-2011 | 01:19 AM
Comet's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 260
From: Montreal, Beirut
Rep Power: 30
Comet is a name known to allComet is a name known to allComet is a name known to allComet is a name known to allComet is a name known to allComet is a name known to all
Originally Posted by lowpue
some of us older guys have gotten to where we are because we made smart decisions on how to allocate our resources.
what do you mean?

Originally Posted by gloves
There is being smart and then there is buying a 90k car (45K used) and trying not to spend and extra 1500 for the proper tires...tires that happen to be what makes the car able to do what it does.
exactly.. going cheap on any part of a performance car is down right dangerous. especially with a RR setup.. isn't as easy to recover from a slip (in my experience) and the only thing that will help you at that point are how good your tyres are.

BTW nothing against the OP. I may come across as harsh and I am sorry if I do. Just want you to make the smart decision rather than the cheap and easy one.
same

Originally Posted by terpsred
No worries from the OP, If I could not handle opinions, I would not have posted on the internet asking for them.


Originally Posted by lowpue
However, I think the worst insult is to tell someone on this forum is that they should drive a Prius because of their tire choice (ouch!).
Didn't mean it as an insult, but to me, you shouldn't treat a Porsche like a beater. If he wants a beater, then he should get a beater :/
I'm no one's financial adviser and I won't preach on how people should spend their money, spend it however they see fit.

Originally Posted by Minok
Age, itself, should not be the primary factor. 5 yrs old is old, but not that old.
I'm not sure, but don't tyres have a maximum shelf life of 3 years?
 
  #24  
Old 03-08-2011 | 11:45 AM
terpsred's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 216
From: Maryland
Rep Power: 23
terpsred has a spectacular aura aboutterpsred has a spectacular aura about
To give back and close out my tire wear issue. I had an alignment done today. The rears AND the front wheels were all set as toe out by 0 degrees 6 minutes on the front and o degrees 7 minutes on the rear. I'm now set to proper camber (1 degree 47 minutes) on the rear, (33 minutes on the front),slight toe in (10 minutes) on the rear and near zero (3 minutes) toe on the front.

Handling is superb
 
  #25  
Old 03-08-2011 | 01:53 PM
Minok's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,282
From: Pacific Northwest
Rep Power: 69
Minok has a spectacular aura aboutMinok has a spectacular aura about
Originally Posted by terpsred
To give back and close out my tire wear issue. I had an alignment done today. The rears AND the front wheels were all set as toe out by 0 degrees 6 minutes on the front and o degrees 7 minutes on the rear. I'm now set to proper camber (1 degree 47 minutes) on the rear, (33 minutes on the front),slight toe in (10 minutes) on the rear and near zero (3 minutes) toe on the front.

Handling is superb

So is the thinking the tire damage resulted from the toe angle in place prior to the alignment (out 6' vs now in 10')?
 
  #26  
Old 03-08-2011 | 02:25 PM
damon@tirerack's Avatar
Moderator
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,962
From: South Bend, IN
Rep Power: 239
damon@tirerack has a reputation beyond reputedamon@tirerack has a reputation beyond reputedamon@tirerack has a reputation beyond reputedamon@tirerack has a reputation beyond reputedamon@tirerack has a reputation beyond reputedamon@tirerack has a reputation beyond reputedamon@tirerack has a reputation beyond reputedamon@tirerack has a reputation beyond reputedamon@tirerack has a reputation beyond reputedamon@tirerack has a reputation beyond reputedamon@tirerack has a reputation beyond repute
Originally Posted by Matt(inMA)
I had two sets of PZERO Rossos and both were like wood at ~8K. Just wicked loud and poor wear patterns. Will never use PZEROs again. There are MUCH better tires for you 997. Google Car and Driver - they did a great tire compare last year (I think)

Best,

Matt
The test was done here I think. Please give me a call and we can discuss the best tire for your needs. I've never seen the Pirellis wear that way.
 
__________________
damon@tirerack.com
877-522-8473 ext. 4643
574-287-2345 ext. 4643

**Don't forget to add my name to online orders!**

Or use this link:
http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=BH1&url=index.jsp
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
eclip5e
Automobiles For Sale
8
04-28-2022 12:38 AM
The_Ruski_Driver
Automobiles For Sale
12
10-25-2015 08:40 PM
RallyBird
Automobiles For Sale
5
10-07-2015 01:20 PM
horsepowerfarm
Automotive Parts & Accessories For Sale/Wanted
7
09-10-2015 06:09 PM
Zero911
997 Turbo / GT2
4
08-24-2015 06:51 PM



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

Quick Reply: anyone see their tires turn into "Bolts"?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:32 PM.