Do I need N-rated tyres for my Porsche?
I have a 2016 Porsche Macan. At a recent MOT, I got an advisory on a rear tyre for some damage (probably caused by a speed bump) - which will need replacing. The car has Pirelli Verde Scorpions on it. Porsche only fit N-rated tyres I'm told. They are considerably more expensive than other Pirellis. I do some 3000 miles a year mostly on A roads and don't drive at excessive speeds. Do I really need N-rated tyres?
Asked on 22 March 2021 by John
Answered by
Dan Powell
N-marked tyres are approved by Porsche and specifically developed for their range of vehicles (the N stands for “Nürburgring” where the tyres are tested). Given that your car is only as good as the tyres that are fitted to it, I don't personally see the logic in buying a high-performance SUV and then cutting corners on the quality of the tyres. They are more expensive, yes, but that's because they are designed to improve the handling, braking and wet weather performance of your Macan.
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