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    Re: Multiple punctures

    6000 miles sounds too little to me but I don't know too much about the X5 or the SUV ownership experience more generally so I may be mistaken. Maybe some of the other guys here can shed some more light on this? 


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    I had a Boxster S and the rear tyres were worn after 8.000kms (Pirelli) or 10.000 (MIchelin). Ridiculous for road use in spite of the very high temperatures. Suspension Geometry was always as it should be.

    The 911 is much friendlier on the tyres in spite of more weight and generally higher speeds.

    Some cars are just hungrier with their tyres.


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    Throt, what is wear pattern like? Even, or to the outside of the tyre?

    The X5 has variable torque distribution between front and rear, I believe. If the rears are slipping for some reason (older tyres) then more torque would go to the fronts.

    I would look into this because, unless you are really pushing it, 6000 miles is too soon.

     


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    I'm sad to hear about your misfortune. Had a puncture the other day, it is not fun. But perhaps it is for the better now that you have new tires for your track visits


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    Atzporsche:

    .... perhaps it is for the better now that you have new tires for your track visits


    +1 Smiley Yeah, I think it could be a blessing in disguise from a safety point of view Smiley I have a Nordschleife trip coming soon: 7-8 Aug 2010 Smiley


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    Aviator:

    Throt, what is wear pattern like? Even, or to the outside of the tyre?

    The X5 has variable torque distribution between front and rear, I believe. If the rears are slipping for some reason (older tyres) then more torque would go to the fronts.

    I would look into this because, unless you are really pushing it, 6000 miles is too soon.

     

    Wear pattern is on the inner of the rear tyre's, I was told this is very normal on 4x4's Smiley..
     

    Thank you for the pointer's, buddy.


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    Re: Multiple punctures

     

    It could be normal, I am not sure. However, it suggests too much negative camber in the rear.


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    BTW, how deep should the tread be on a new set of tyres? Seems like mine are intended to be 6mm deep.

    Tyre Treadwear:

    Front Left
    : 6mm (outer), 6mm (centre), 6mm (inner) - Front Right: 5mm (inner), 6mm (centre), 6mm (outer)
    Rear Left
    : 6mm (outer), 6mm (centre), 6mm (inner) - Rear Right: 6mm (inner), 6mm (centre), 5mm (outer)

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    Re: Multiple punctures

    10/32, not sure how that translates to mm.


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    FFaust:

    10/32, not sure how that translates to mm.

    10/32, or 5/16, translates to 8mm.

    But tread depth of new tyres depends on the specific type of tyre. 


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    I thought it was supposed to be 8mm too so I was a little surprised that my set of 4 brand new tyres were all around 6mm when new.


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    Hmm, odd. I KNOW that Mich Cups are 6/32


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    Some observations -

    I have been driving with tyres filled with nitrogen gas for some weeks now. I have noticed some differences.

    At first, the car felt like it was slightly more 'bouncy' and 'riding higher'. This could have been the result of slightly different density between nitrogen and compressed air. As time has gone on, these observations have been less noticeable. From the start, it has felt less bumpy driving over imperfections in the road surface and this good sensation remains. Overall, it's been an improvement  Handling feels sharp and stability is great.

    When I was on the track last weekend at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, I noticed that the tyre pressures rose - but not by as much as they had done previously when filled with compressed air.

    My tyres were at 2.3 bar (front) and 2.7 bar (rear) when cold. When used on track, the tyre pressures (with nitrogen) went up to 2.5 bar (front) and 3.0 bar (rear). With compressed air, the last time I was on track (where the weather and ambient temperature were very similar), the tyre pressures went up to 2.6 bar (front) and 3.1 bar (rear). Not a huge difference but it is still there.

    Fuel economy on longer journeys appears improved - I managed to get a longer range on a full tank of fuel even though I was driving more spiritedly.

    So far, I'm very happy with nitrogen gas

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    Re: Multiple punctures

    FFaust:

    Mich Cups are 6/32


    That's 5mm which is more like what I measured on my new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (N2) tyres.


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    Easy, the lesser increase in tire pressure with temp increase is one of the documented advantages of using N2. I wonder however if your other observations concerning ride comfort might simply be due to the newer rubber. Rubber hardens as it ages and  yours were at least 4 years old if I recall

     


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    Sorry to hear about your tire troubles.

    What is N1, N2 etc. Do other cars use some similar system.. 


    Re: Multiple punctures

    Sorry, N2 = Nitrogen.


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    FFaust:

    ... I wonder however if your other observations concerning ride comfort might simply be due to the newer rubber. Rubber hardens as it ages and yours were at least 4 years old if I recall

     
    I'm not sure this is the reason - the ride comfort, feeling like 'riding higher' and 'bounciness' were not IMvHO new rubber related sensations. They were IMvHO more related to how the tyres were inflated Smiley


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    yash:

    What is N1, N2 etc. Do other cars use some similar system.. 

     
    N1, N2 etc indicate tyres made for use on Porsche cars with Porsche approval. Each number shows the version of that tyre. See link below for more info:

    Just click on 'Porsche N Specfication Tire Approvals'

    www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/tiretech.jsp

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    Re: Multiple punctures

    FFaust:

    Sorry, N2 = Nitrogen.

     
    I think yash was asking about N1, N2 Porsche spec tyre designations rather than the chemical abbreviation of nitrogen molecules (which as you rightly stated is N2 as well) Smiley

    Just to digress for a moment, this is the reason why nitrogen is supposed to be so good - N2 molecules have a very strong triple covalent bond. They are chemically almost inert since relatively few elements can react with it to open up this triple covalent bond.


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    Aviator:

    I got the tires online from a German company, delti.com. Their site for the UK is, I believe, http://www.mytyres.co.uk/.

    Thanks for that tip, Aviator. Smiley

    I picked up some metal debris which ruined a winter tyre back in the spring and couldn't find a same-brand-and-model replacement at that time on the internet, due to dealers having depleted their stocks at the end of the season.

    I'd resigned myself to not being able to complete the set of Pirelli Sottozeros until October, but I tried the company you named and now have a full stack of them in the garage ready to install as soon as the weather gets cold.  Smiley

     


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    easy_rider911:

    Just to digress for a moment, this is the reason why nitrogen is supposed to be so good - N2 molecules have a very strong triple covalent bond. They are chemically almost inert since relatively few elements can react with it to open up this triple covalent bond.

     Weeeell, since air 79% percent nitrogen anyway, you'd have to concentrate on the other 21%, which is mainly oxygen, if you want analyse any perceived differences in the feel of tyres filled with pure nitrogen. 

     


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    Yes, fritz, I'm aware of it Smiley 


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    Re: Multiple punctures

    Just updating some info on this thread ....

    Here is a link to a pdf of Porsche OEM wheels and Porsche N-rated tyres (as of Aug 2010) 

    http://www.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/default.pdf?pool=uk&type=download&id=ueberblicksommerreifen2006-11&lang=none&filetype=default

    Strictly speaking, as of Aug 2010, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 N2 tyres are approved for the 997.1 C2S (Model years 2005-2008) when fitted with SportDesign wheels on the rear axle only.

    They are approved for the front axle with Carrera Sport wheels and Sport Classic wheels

    Front Axle: 8J x 19 inch wheels, 235/35 ZR 19 tyres, load & speed index (87Y)
    Rear Axle: 11J x 19 inch wheels, 295/30 ZR 19 tyres, load & speed index (100Y) XL

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    Re: Multiple punctures

    Forgot to add - I am just taking the view that N2 tyres are okay


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