I have a 2012 Cayenne Turbo with the Turbo style II, 21", summer wheels. Is it just me, or do the tires seem like they should be wider? particularly in the rear? My old x5 with 20" wheels seemed to be wider in the back and it felt noticeable.

Of course, the car handles great and I love the suspension. But sometimes I just wonder if I was supposed to order a different tire!

 

I agree. The Turbo could use wider tires. It would look pretty mean too.

 

Agreed, coming from an X6 w/ 315s... The Cayennes do look a bit skinny now.

 

I think the X5 have 315 in the rear, and Cayenne is 295. I like it wider too.

 

You do realize the wider you get, the worst your gas mileage.

 

And rolling resistance for acceleration

 

Can't offroad with 315's also.

 

Or with 21's
Actually have 275s on my CT
Agreed,does not quite look as wide as the BMWs..even a 4.8X5
Agreed,my CT is not as flashy as other SUVs...bla-bla-bla...
Agreed,not one of them can keep up with me

 

so i wonder how my cayenne turbo with the 21" wheels will handle curves compared to an x5 with the wider tires, particularly in the rear. hmmm.....

 

Ptv is a sweet solution to your cornering needs

 

yes, i have PTV and can feel it. but the car does feel like it's riding on slightly narrow tires sometimes... compared to my old X5 4.8 with the staggered and wider tires in the rear.

 

Running 285 rear. And agreed it could be wider... I just wonder how that will affect wheel alignment with the air suspension.

 

Actually might be a good idea to get wider tires once I have my Giac tune installed

 

As is, makes buying snow tires easier. Rear wheels look fine to me.

 

True. Not many choices in the 21" size, although totally pleased with my Pirelli Ice & Snows through this year.