A Porsche is not just another car, just as the tires on a Porsche are not the same as any other car. There are certain tires that are recommended, or even required, for every Porsche that is out there. Many Porsche models have different sized tires in the front and rear, which means you need to look at the tire make, tire-type, and something known as the N-specification to be sure you have the proper tires for the Porsche you drive.

For a tire to gain an N-specification it has to pass various tests as well as gain approval from Porsche’s engineering department. All prototype tires must meet the handling, noise, and hydroplaning requirements of Porsche before they can be approved for production. Other factors that the tires will be evaluated on include serviceability, uniformity, and high-speed durability. Once these tests have been passed and the tires approved by engineering, they will become what are known as N-specification tires.

N brandings usually run from N-0 to N-4. When a tire has an N-0 specification, it means that it is a new approved version of a tire design. Next generations that have been improved either externally or internally will be N-1, N-2, and so on for as long as new versions of the tire are produced. A completely new tire would receive the N-0 specification and again run up from there. Any tire that has N-markings on its sidewall is approved for use on a Porsche vehicle.

In cases where the approved N-specification tires may no longer be available for a particular model, it is recommended that the vehicle owner choose a higher N specification design for all four tires that are compatible with that particular model. Mixed tire types will not work on a Porsche, so you won’t be able to have different types of tires on one vehicle.

While Porsche is known for great handling, every driver should keep in mind that new tires will not offer the full traction you might be used to. It is recommended to break the tires in while driving at moderate speeds for the first 60 to 100 miles after the new tires are put on. This is especially important if the tires are replaced one axle at a time. As the tires are broken in, you will notice your Porsche’s handling will return to what you are used to.

Porsche tires are just as important as any other part of this classic car, and assuring that you have the correct tires can help keep it’s handling as good as the day you bought it.

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1. Porsche 550 Spyder

Many people would put the 550 Spyder on the top of their list of their favorite Porsches. It has a distinctive, unforgettable, sleek look and a storied history, being the car that James Dean infamously lost his life in. It is remembered as one of Porsche’s most impressive racecars and their first real contender in the world of endurance motorsport.

2. Porsche Boxster

This convertible is known for being a more affordable version of the 911 coupe and some times referred to as the “Poor Mans Porsche”. The newest model comes with 300 horsepower and is known for its sophisticated performance. Among true sports car aficionados, the Porsche Boxster is a consistent favorite.

3. Porsche Carrera GT

The Carrera GT is an incredible automobile with outstanding performance and a lightweight and dynamic appearance. It offers gorgeous upholstery and incredible speed yet remarkable steadiness even when racing.

4. Porsche 356 Speedster

This classic Porsche car from the 1950s was and continues to be an iconic vehicle because of its superior yet simple design and highly advanced engineering for the time. It’s definitely a sought-after item by collectors of classic cars.

5. Porsche 928

This Posche was the first to offer standard air bags for both the driver’s side and passenger’s side seating in the early 1990s. It contained rear suspension specially designed to increase the Porsche’s stability and feel. The Porsche 928 is seen as one of the most lavish and well-appointed of its time.

6. Porsche 911

The 911 Porsche has become synonymous with the brand itself. A rear-engine sports car with a myriad of body style options, the Porsche 911 has been admired for years for both its look and performance. The newest Porsche 911 has an upgraded engine, suspension.

7. Porsche 959

The Porsche 959 makes the cut because it is still a very much admired car, even more than twenty years after launch. It was one of the fastest cars on the market when it came to be in the 1980s, and even today it surpasses many of the speedier sports cars available. The Porsche 959 was the world’s first true Super Car.

8. Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera helps Porsche live up to its reputation as top in performance and appearance. This vehicle has a roomy interior, a luxurious look, and provides its driver an extraordinary comfortable driving experience. The particularly choosy buyer can have his or her pick of additional options to achieve perfect customization.

9. Porsche Cayman

The Cayman is one of most powerful Porsches, known for its superior handling. It is often compared to it’s soft topped brother the Porsche Boxster. The Cayman, of course is the coupe version of the Boxster. Those who enjoy the Boxster will almost certainly like driving the Cayman.

10. Porsche Cayenne

The Cayenne is Porsche’s sports utility vehicle. It is known for running quiet and for its opulence, neither of which tend to go hand-in-hand with SUVs. Porsche, however, was able to pull both off with the Cayenne.

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Porsche is one of the most prestigious names in the manufacture of luxury cars, a name recognized by multiple awards and associated with reliability, state of the art technology and beauty.

Porsche has already received a number of plaudits in just the first quarter of 2010. They were ranked at number one in the Vehicle Dependability survey of over 52,000 US car owners. A spokesman from Porsche attributed this display of customer satisfaction to the company’s desire to create vehicles that are designed with the long-term in mind. Porsche cars are built to last.

Porsche also appeared at the top of its class in the 2010 Technical Monitoring Association Report, which is based on vehicle inspections carried out by the association over the preceding 12 months. As the overall winners, they received the Golden Plakette, while the Porsche 911 and Porsche Boxster also received three top category prizes between them.

It is in their technological excellence that Porsche really stand above their competitors. Their superiority is clear in the results achieved by Porsche race cars, including sixteen wins in the Le Mans 24 Hour race, several wins in the Paris to Dakar and Targa Florio, and Porsche-engineered engines driving three Formula 1 World Champions to victory. Porsche engineers have consulted with several other manufacturers to develop cars under other brand names, and have even offered their expertise to improve efficiency at the Freiburg University Clinic.

Porsche was taken over by Volkswagen during 2009, but the Porsche brand name still remains independent. Porsche still means luxury sport cars, and the fears of some consumers that the takeover would damage the brand’s image have proved unfounded. Porsche saw its sales grow by 1.5 percent in February 2010.

Porsche are best known for their sports cars the Boxster, 911 and Cayman. They have recently diversified into larger vehicles, with the Cayenne SUV and the four door Panamera. They have also been designing some truly innovative cars in the last year, with hybrid versions of the 911 and Cayenne, and the spectacular hybrid 918 Spyder. These are hybrids that lack nothing in style or performance, and which secure Porsche’s place at the forefront of car design.

Choosing a Porsche rather than going with another luxury car manufacturer means choosing a vehicle that will be produced to the highest specifications, and which can be relied upon for years to come. It will also come with all the pleasant associations of this well-loved and trustworthy brand name. Porsche’s enduring reputation as one of the finest manufacturers of luxury and sports cars looks set to continue into the future. It is based in the vehicles themselves. The unsurpassed handling and power of a Porsche speaks for itself.

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