Porsche Tequipment Wheels with Winter Tyres

Performance is not a question of season.

Winter and sporty performance? They go hand-in-hand. After all, your Porsche is the ideal companion for every season. And wheels with winter tyres from Porsche Tequipment don’t just harmonise perfectly with your vehicle visually, they also meet the highest requirements in terms of quality, safety and driving pleasure. For optimum performance – even when it’s cold outside.

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Maximum performance, even in low temperatures.

Impressive power output and an equally impressive design. Just like your Porsche, wheels with winter tyres from Porsche Tequipment combine both. No wonder. They are, after all, developed in Weissach by the same designers and engineers who conceived the vehicles. Precisely tailored to each model. The diverse designs not only give more grip in wintry conditions, they also suit your requirements.

Comparison of summer and winter tyres in terms of braking.

Braking with ABS on wet road surfaces (80 – 0km/h at +3°C): with winter tyres approx. 12% shorter braking distance in comparison to summer tyres.Braking with ABS on wet road surfaces (80 – 0km/h at +3°C): with winter tyres approx. 12% shorter braking distance in comparison to summer tyres.
Braking with ABS on wet road surfaces (40 – 0km/h): with winter tyres approx. 19% shorter braking distance in comparison to summer tyres.Braking with ABS on wet road surfaces (40 – 0km/h): with winter tyres approx. 19% shorter braking distance in comparison to summer tyres.

NB: Further information on fuel efficiency class, wet grip class and rolling noise can be found in our Porsche Tequipment catalogue in the Chapter on technical data and information.

Wheels with winter tyres

NB: not all products are available for every model. Please refer to the Porsche Tequipment Finder for all the options for your car.

Do you know ...

Porsche - ... how to recognise winter tyres?

... how to recognise winter tyres?

Porsche - ... how to recognise winter tyres?

... how to recognise winter tyres?

Winter tyres can be recognised from the markings on the tyre wall. The abbreviation M+S (slush and snow) can be found in combination with the so-called ‘Alpine’ symbol, a three-pointed mountain pictogram with a snowflake in the middle. Any manufacturer can use the M+S emblem because tyres with this designation do not require any wintry test criteria. Make sure that the tyres are provided not only with the M+S emblem but also the Alpine symbol.

Porsche - ... when is it time for winter tyres?

... when is it time for winter tyres?

Porsche - ... when is it time for winter tyres?

... when is it time for winter tyres?

Winter tyres should already be fitted before snow falls because winter conditions for summer tyres begin at temperatures below around +7°C. Below this point, the tyre compound begins to harden – driving characteristics are worsened and braking distances increased. We therefore recommend that you fit winter tyres during the colder months of the year.

Porsche - ... what the ‘N’ designation means?

... what the ‘N’ designation means?

Porsche - ... what the ‘N’ designation means?

... what the ‘N’ designation means?

All tyres recognised by Porsche have a special designation: the ‘N’ designation. Tyres with the Porsche ‘N’ designation are distinguished from other tyres, particularly in terms of their geometry – which provides high driving stability – the rubber compound and their rigorous testing, which involves no fewer than 33 important criteria. And that applies to wheels with both summer and winter tyres from Porsche Tequipment.

Driving pleasure in winter – engineered in Weissach.

Driving safety in winter begins on the ground.

The warm-up for winter begins with the tyres. Because they transfer the high performance of a Porsche to the road surface. Only tyres which are suitable for the season can form a bond with the road – and therefore ensure performance, safety and driving pleasure.

Winter for a summer tyre begins long before the snow falls. Even at a temperature of approx. +7°C, its rubber compounds start to harden. The driving characteristics worsen, braking distances increase. With winter tyres, the braking distance in wet conditions is reduced by up to 12% and in snow by up to 19%. In addition, the vehicle can be better controlled.

That's why our engineers leave nothing to chance when developing the Porsche Tequipment wheels with winter tyres. Even in the toughest conditions, all winter tyres must prove their Porsche compatibility. Our experts push the tyres to their limits of performance. On snow, on wet roads and on tarmac, all tyre products must demonstrate what they are capable of. On the various winter road surfaces, points such as performance, braking, directional stability, traction and braking tests are tested. In the end, only the best tyres – officially recommended by Porsche – will be awarded the ‘N’ designation.

Inch-by-inch Porsche quality.

From the first second onwards in the development of our wheels with winter tyres, one principle applies: utmost quality. Which is why laps on the Nürburgring form the basis for our tests. The values observed there are used as input parameters for the subsequent testing of our wheels. Not least the endurance test in the ‘biaxial wheel test’ (ZWARP) which simulates the long-term strain associated with extreme driving styles. The result: safe, high-performance wheels. Engineered in Weissach.

An important quality factor. In the toughest conditions, among other qualities, performance, rolling resistance and rolling noise are checked on the test track in Weissach. The route to the ‘N’ designation – for tyres recommended by Porsche – is an examination of 33 important criteria. These comprise 12 objective outdoor criteria, such as dry and wet braking performance and service life, in addition to 16 objective testbench criteria. Among other qualities, these assess rolling resistance and high-speed strength. Then there are five subjective outdoor criteria, which include handling and driving comfort. And in the end? Only the best tyres are awarded the coveted ‘N’ designation. Quality which you can recognise at a glance.

Design is not a question of season.

Porsche performance can also be expected in design. Because wheels with winter tyres from Porsche Tequipment don’t only make us sit up and take notice technologically, but also visually. No matter which model. Because every wheel is perfectly tailored to your Porsche. And fittingly developed for the overall concept of the vehicle by the same designers and engineers who develop the vehicles.

This results in wheels with winter tyres which ensure perfect performance, even in wintry conditions. And which offer you all manner of options. Whether, sporty, classic, slender or striking. In 18, 19, 20 or 21-inch. Painted in satin platinum or black (high-gloss). With a striking multi-spoke or sporty dual-arm design. Find all wheels with winter tyres available for your Porsche in the Porsche accessories finder.

Whichever option you choose: wheels with winter tyres from Porsche Tequipment are the perfect addition to your Porsche in terms of functionality and design.

Superior performance. Even in winter.

Winter comes and goes. Performance stays. After all, your Porsche is a sports car, 365 days a year. And with wheels with winter tyres from Porsche Tequipment precisely tailored to your Porsche, you are fully prepared for low temperatures, snow, slush and slippery roads.

While others have to shift down a gear, with Porsche wheels with winter tyres, you can drive dynamically, as usual. With maximum power output and complete safety. The special tread and the adapted rubber compound provide even more grip. The special siped tread profiles drain, for example, water from the road particularly quickly from the tyres. This ensures excellent handling in wet conditions and when braking. Moreover, the sophisticated winter profile provides superior traction on wintry road surfaces. Which means that driving a Porsche is just as fun in winter as it is in summer.

Our recommendation for winter:

tread carefully.

Porsche - Our recommendation for winter:
Our recommendation for winter:

tread carefully.

What do rubber compounds, siped tread arrangement and tread depth actually have to do with driving pleasure and driving safety in winter? Everything, actually. Because to be able to produce full power output even under extreme conditions, you need the right tyres. With the right conditions for the demanded performance. Because it’s worthwhile looking more precisely at the important details. After all, your winter tyres are the key players on the ground.

Porsche Porsche Tequipment Wheels with Winter Tyres - The rubber compound of the tread surface.

The rubber compound of the tread surface.

The rubber compounds of the winter tyres clearly differ from those of the summer tyres. Thanks to the high proportion of natural rubber, they are noticeably softer. And they harden less in the cold. This means tyres can be adapted optimally to the road surface.

Porsche Porsche Tequipment Wheels with Winter Tyres - The tread pattern.

The tread pattern.

The tread is the basis for the safe grip on wintry roads. It drains water and provides good lateral stability. In addition, snow can settle in the wide grooves which causes improved performance through friction.

Porsche Porsche Tequipment Wheels with Winter Tyres - The siped tread pattern of the tyres.

The siped tread pattern of the tyres.

The siped tread has a lot to do in winter. After all, it provides the perfect grip on snow-covered, frozen and wet surfaces. The fine incisions of the siped tread create many gripping edges which snag when driving in snow. In addition, snow can be lodged in the siped tread, providing good frictional resistance, as snow sticks to snow.

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