The Chief

My buddy is picking up a Boxster this afternoon and he is checking over all the work that they have had done prior to the sale anyway, i have noticed that the 2 new back tyres that they have replaced are different makes, one is a Bridgestone and one is a Michelin, both are 255 40 ZR 17, is this dangerous at all???? and with this sort of car. help as i know nothing about tyres!!


Thanks guys

The Zohan

Thats a shame really.
Is it a Porsche dealership. If so i am suprised and dissappointed.
Two differing makes will mean differing compounds and tread patterns also likely differing grip, wear wet weather performance and all sorts of factors.

I would not mix and match tyres on axles on any of my cars - on performance cars i would not mix and match at all.

The Chief

Mods! appologies maybe i should have put this in wheels and tyres its just i need to reach a wide audience, as my buddy is paying for it in like teh next hour!!!!

The Chief

No Paul not a Proker dealership, but a dealer though!

i was surpised when i saw the different tyres!

The Chief

Sorry i meant Porker dealership, i'm rushing!

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

Replace them so they match.

It's only dangerous if you drive in ignorance to what Paul says. Everyday driving speeds is fine, but as soon as you start pushing it - especially in the wet you'll come a cropper!

The Zohan

OM is just fine for this post IMHO.

Your mate is buying a car that costs serious £££'s not a 6 y/o mundeo and i would expect matching rubber. likely the tyre fitters did not have the right brand/type to match so fitted what they had but even so it should only take a day to get the correct one in. A decnet tyre fitter may have pointed that out and a decent dealership may have listened. IMHO of couse

It is a pity and not what i oould want however they are both Premium makes but best to match on performance cars IMHO

I would kick up and get them to change the offending tyre if possible, maybe pay the difference if needs be, not likely to be much but should be included.

Andy M3

Remember Porsche tyres are N rated. This is specific to Porsche, you must insist that these are checked, verified and approved by the dealer.

Andy

The Zohan

You learn something new every day - this might affect any Porsche warranty if not adhered to???