An elementary part of the driving experience.

An elementary part of the driving experience.

Your Porsche can only provide you with a dynamic sports car performance and unique driving experience if all parts work together in perfect harmony. But ultimately, it's the tires that turn the street into a driving experience. After all, they are the only parts who have direct contact with the road. Every revolution of the engine, every movement of the steering wheel, every tap of the brake pedal can only feel like a Porsche if the tire and its properties fit seamlessly into the overall composition.

That's why we offer tires that have been specially developed for your Porsche by well-known manufacturers in accordance with our specifications. You can identify them by the "N" with which we marked them. Only N-marked tires are tested for their performance, handling and safety and approved by Porsche. Your personal service adviser will be happy to help you find the right tire for your Porsche and your needs.

Tires with N-marking - approved by Porsche.

Porsche subjects N-marked tires to rigorous testing in various disciplines, such as braking maneuvers, lane changes at top speed, and performance in various weather conditions. Our tests reveal whether the tires retain their driving characteristics in different driving situations. For a tire to be N-marked, it has to withstand the forces that a Porsche transfers to the road and pass our extensive range of tests.

Summer Tires

Did you know that the tarmac can reach temperatures of up to 60 °C in summer? And that your Porsche has to cope with a lateral load of up to 1.3 g when it turns? That is why all N-marked tires are made of a special rubber composition that remains stable at high temperatures. Their tread profile is designed for summer road conditions – providing firm grip, convincing cornering stability and short braking distances. The improved rolling resistance of the summer tire also facilitates more fuel- or energy-efficient driving.

Winter Tires

Many drivers find driving on snowy roads challenging. The winter tires recommended by Porsche give you good grip and a better driving experience in winter weather. The secret of N-marked tires lies in their material composition: the rubber retains its driving characteristics even in the cold. This gives the tires a better road grip at low temperatures than summer tires. In addition, their tread pattern drains water, ensures good lateral support and picks up snow - which can increase grip.

Sport Tires

These tires feature a specialized tread pattern with a shallower depth and special substructure, as they are destined for the racetrack: for driving safety training and for motor sports. They offer better grip than conventional tires and wear down less.

All Season Tires

Don't want to change your tires twice a year? Then the all-season tires recommended by Porsche offer a model-specific compromise between the grip, handling and stability of our high-performance winter and summer tires.

N is tailored to your Porsche.

Tires with the N-marking were developed by leading manufacturers exclusively for the various Porsche models. Using N-marked tires is the only way to ensure that your tires meet Porsche's high standards and performance specifications. They have been tested and approved by our engineers under strict conditions. The staff at your authorized Porsche dealer will be happy to help you choose the right tire for you and your needs from this selection.

Structure of the tire marking.

The N-marking is followed by a second letter and a number. The letter shows the model for which the tire was developed. The number represents the version of the tire.

For example, a tire for the Porsche Macan is marked NE0:
N – Approved by Porsche
E – Developed for the Porsche Macan
0 – The first configuration (structure, composition, profile, etc.) specific to this model

A higher number indicates a later version of the tire. It is for the same vehicle model, but has different specifications.

Tires with the N-marking from Porsche undergo strict tests to meet our high standards of driving dynamics, driving safety and driving pleasure. The tests cover three areas:
1. Subjective outdoor criteria, such as handling and driving comfort
2. Objective outdoor criteria, such as braking performance and durability
3. Indoor criteria, such as rolling resistance and high-speed performance

The tire geometry and rubber composition are specially adapted to each individual Porsche model by leading tire manufacturers such as Michelin. The N-marking signifies that these summer, winter, all-season and sports tires offer the characteristic stability and the typical driving experience of Porsche. N-marked tires ensure that your vehicle can perform as intended on the road.

Tire construction

Bead core: The bead core consists of steel wire. It ensures that the tire sits firmly on the rim.

Carcass: There are several layers of rubberized textile fibers (primarily rayon) that are radial (perpendicular) to the direction of travel. These layers determine the load capacity of the tire.

Belt layers: At least two crossed layers of steel threads stabilize the contact area and provide directional stability.

0° cover: This layer is made of reinforced, rubberized nylon threads and reduces heat generation caused by friction. This allows the tire to keep its shape at high speeds.

Tire sidewall: The tire sidewall protects the tire from damage. It has an influence on the handling and driving comfort. The stamped tire designation can also be found here.

Inner liner: Airtight inner layer (butyl layer).

Apex: The apex is located above the bead core. The apex affects tire deflection under lateral force, as well as the steering response and driving comfort.

Tire marking

Tire type: Information about the tire model. Michelin's LATITUDE Sport 3 is a Macan-certified tire with N-marking.

N-marking (NE0): Marking verifying that the tire was specially developed for the requirements of Porsche vehicles.

DOT Identification: Information about the tire's manufacturer, size, type and date of manufacture. DOT is an acronym for the US Department of Transportation.

Date of manufacture: week and year of production (4812 = calendar week 48, 2012). Tires are considered new for five years from the date of manufacture.

Key figures for load capacity and speed: Specification of the maximum load in the form of a figure (101) and the maximum permissible speed (Y) at the prescribed air pressure

Tire format: results from the tire width in millimeters (256), the ratio of height to width in percent (40), the tire design (R = radial tires) and the rim diameter in inches (21).

A partnership that makes the difference:
Michelin tires developed for Porsche.

Porsche and Michelin have been working together closely for almost half a century. Michelin has also been Porsche's global tire cooperation partner since 2002. We collaborate on tire development for new models long before they hit the market, to tailor tires to the specific needs of the new model - further improving safety, agility, control and performance.

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