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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

N fits neatly.

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.

Coding

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

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

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

Tyre construction

Bead core: is made of steel wire. Ensures the tyre fits securely on the rim.

Carcass: several layers of rubberised textile fibres (mainly rayon) run radially (at right angles) to the direction of travel. These layers determine the tyre's load capacity.

Belt layers: stabilise the contact area and provide directional stability. At least two crossed layers made of steel cords.

0° cover: this layer, made of reinforced, rubberised nylon threads, reduces the heat generated by friction. It ensures that the tyre retains its shape at high speed.

Tyre wall: protects the tyre from damage. Affects driving characteristics and comfort. The tyre designations are also stamped here.

Inner liner: airtight inner layer (butyl layer).

Apex: is located above the bead core. It affects tyre deformation due to lateral forces, steering response and driving comfort.

Tyre marking

Tyre type: indicates the tyre model. The LATITUDE Sport 3 manufactured by Michelin is an N-Marked tyre approved for the Macan.

N-marking (NE0): identifies tyres developed specifically for the requirements of Porsche vehicles.

DOT identification: provides information about the tyre's manufacturer, size, type and production date. DOT stands for (US) Department of Transportation.

Production date: consists of the week and year of production (4812 = week 48, 2012). Incidentally, a tyre is considered new for up to 5 years after production.

Load & speed indices: indicate the tyre's maximum load in encrypted form (101) and maximum permitted speed (Y) at the prescribed air pressure.

Tyre size: is determined by width in millimetres (265), height/width ratio in percent (40), tyre construction (R = radial tyre) and rim diameter in inches (21).