Tire Swap Service in Newtown Square, PA

When you're driving in a Porsche, you need great tires supporting you

For those who drive a world-class vehicle like a Porsche Macan, Porsche Cayenne or Porsche 911, the quality of your tires is not an insignificant matter. It's vitally important, both for your personal safety and for the long-term performance of your Porsche, that the tires you're traveling on are of the same superb quality as the vehicle you're traveling with. Here are some guidelines regarding proper tire care and supervision.

Look for early warning signs that your tires may need replacement

Depending on the quality of the tires currently on your Porsche, you may expect them to last for several years as you travel on the highways around Newtown Square and Philadelphia. While you may not chronicle the age of your tires, look for trouble signs like cracks, gouges or even bulges. Ask us to take a look and give you an expert report.

A simple visual tire test

If you want to give your tires a quick visual check at home, here's an easy way to do that. Take a penny and insert it into the tire's tread groove, making sure Abraham Lincoln's head is pointing downward. When you look into the groove, if you can see Abe's head, that means you probably don't have enough tread depth and the tire needs to be replaced. If you see wear bars running across the groove, that's another sign your tires are worn out.

To help extend tire life, make sure your tires are properly inflated

The proper tire pressure for your Porsche depends on the model you drive and your driving style. In general, it's not uncommon for the tires on a model like the Porsche Cayenne to need tire pressure in the range of 38 psi to 42 psi for the front tires and 41 psi to 48 psi for the rear tires. For other Porsche models, 34 psi in front and 39 psi for the rear tires can work well. Ask us for the best tire pressure range for your Porsche and your driving style.

Are your Porsche tires giving off the wrong kind of vibes?

if you notice even subtle signs of tire vibration as you travel the roadways around Newtown Square, it could be a trouble sign. The same goes if you notice something more pronounced, like a tire thumping sound. Another sign to watch for is a vibration that can be coming from under your seat. In any of these cases, your rear tires may be out of balance. We can properly re-balance your Porsche tires and help keep you safe.

What kinds of tires belong on a performance car like a Porsche?

There are a number of outstanding tires available for your Porsche super sports car like a 911, a Porsche SUV like a Macan, or a sedan like the  Panamera. we can advise you on the best choices for your Porsche. But among the top picks is . Another outstanding choice for both track and street is the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 and for SUVs, the Michelin Latitude Sport 3. Worth considering: The Pirelli P Zero Corsa System.

Fundamentals of Porsche tire care

Philadelphia Porsche drivers are urged to ask one of our Porsche factory-trained technicians for recommendations on correct tire inflation. Ask us to do a tire rotation and check your alignment with every oil change at Porsche of the Main Line in Newtown Square, PA. By selecting Porsche-quality tires and allowing us to keep them well-maintained, your Porsche can give you the kind of performance and endurance you deserve.

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