What kind of tires on new Taycan?

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Does anyone know what kind of tires are being put on Taycan delivered to dealerships in Georgia/ Florida?
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What size wheels and all season or summer? US 20" wheels are AS Continental Extreme Contact and the summers are Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

It can theoretically vary but those are the standard 20" tire options for the US.
 

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What size wheels and all season or summer? US 20" wheels are AS Continental Extreme Contact and the summers are Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

It can theoretically vary but those are the standard 20" tire options for the US.
In the US, the Turbo S 21" wheels come standard with summer tires unless you option out for all-season.
 
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What size wheels and all season or summer? US 20" wheels are AS Continental Extreme Contact and the summers are Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

It can theoretically vary but those are the standard 20" tire options for the US.
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In the US, the Turbo S 21" wheels come standard with summer tires unless you option out for all-season.
If that's true, it sucks we can't option the summer tires on a Turbo with 21" wheels. It's basically an extra $2k after getting the car to put decent tires on it.
 


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Does anyone know what kind of tires are being put on Taycan delivered to dealerships in Georgia/ Florida?
I'm in Florida and my Turbo with 21" Mission E Wheels have Continental ProContact RX tires. Continental website describes them as "An all-season touring tire with excellent traction and braking in dry and wet conditions, balanced with superb fuel efficiency and a quiet, comfortable ride."
 

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If that's true, it sucks we can't option the summer tires on a Turbo with 21" wheels. It's basically an extra $2k after getting the car to put decent tires on it.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4's are pretty good tires, unless there's something I don't know about.
 

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Michelin Pilot Sport 4's are pretty good tires, unless there's something I don't know about.
That's what I'd choose. (I put them on my Macan). But 21" wheels in the US on the Turbo come with A/S tires with no option to have it come with summers.
 


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That's what I'd choose. (I put them on my Macan). But 21" wheels in the US on the Turbo come with A/S tires with no option to have it come with summers.
From the US manual:

Summer Tires:

FA 265/35 ZR21 (101Y) XL on 9.5J x 21 RO 60 wheels

RA 305/30 ZR21 (104Y) XL on 11.5J x 21 RO 60 wheels

Not sure if this is a difference between Turbo and Turbo S.
 

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Taycan 4S comes with Hankook 19 inchers as standard
 

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Taycan 4S with 20" wheels came with Continental all-season
 

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I'm in Florida and my Turbo with 21" Mission E Wheels have Continental ProContact RX tires. Continental website describes them as "An all-season touring tire with excellent traction and braking in dry and wet conditions, balanced with superb fuel efficiency and a quiet, comfortable ride."
I’m also in Florida and my Turbo with Mission E‘s are the same.
 

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I’m also in Florida and my Turbo with Mission E‘s are the same.
Just got confirmation from my dealer that my summer tires on 21" mission E rims will be Pilot Sport 4. Remember, the tires on the Turbo S are different than the Turbo.
 

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I asked Michelin if there are tires that they have that would be available to Taycan owners with 21" wheels, I got this answer:

Thank you for contacting Michelin Consumer Care. I will happy to assist you today with your 2020 Porsche Taycan.

After doing some research, I regret to tell you that Michelin does not a tire for your vehicle. I have also checked BFGoodrich, and Uniroyal as well. Same results.

I apologize for the bad news. If you have any further questions, please contact us.

Again, thank you for contacting Michelin Consumer Care.



Anyone have thoughts on the Continental tires on the 21" wheels? Did anyone get Pirelli Tires on their 21" wheels?
 

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Just got confirmation from my dealer that my summer tires on 21" mission E rims will be Pilot Sport 4. Remember, the tires on the Turbo S are different than the Turbo.
They don't make Pilot Sport 4 tires that fit the Mission E wheels so I think your dealer is mistaken. 21" Pilot Sport 4 tires are only available in 275, 315, 325; Mission E wheels are 265/305. This from Michelin's website and customer service.
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