A LUXURY car brand is offering brand-new model-specific tires – if you’re lucky enough to own the ride in the first place.
The automaker partnered with Michelin to bring new life to million-dollar rides that were tarnished by a recall.
An elite group of drivers can get brand-new tires for free[/caption]
Porsche is giving away brand-new tires to drivers who own the Carrera GT[/caption]
All you have to do is put in an order with your nearest dealership[/caption]
The elite few who own a 20-year-old Carrera GT can book an appointment with their nearest dealership to get a brand-new set of wheels.
The tires are a model-specific version of the Pilot Sport Cup 2 designed to improve the 20-year-old car’s performance on wet and dry pavement.
Drivers lucky enough to test the tires are encouraging owners to take advantage of the giveaway, especially if they use the sports car for racing.
“It’s very unusual for new tires to be developed for a 20-year-old vehicle,” Joerg Bergmeister, a development driver and brand ambassador for Porsche, said.
“The improvements that the engineers were able to achieve in terms of feedback during spirited driving is impressive.”
The tires were designed to boost speed and short braking distances, which makes for an overall smoother driving experience.
“The new tires do not just make the Carrera GT faster, they also make it easier for the driver to pilot the car in a spirited manner,” said Bergmeister.
“The point at which the tire begins to break traction is very clearly communicated.”
Michelin used two rubber compounds in the thread to grip all surfaces better.
According to Michelin’s tire engineer Mathiew Greco, silica was put on the inner shoulder for optimal wet grip.
He said, “Meanwhile, the mixture at the outer shoulder and outer tread blocks of the tire is responsible for dry grip.
“Here, one of the most important ingredients is industrial soot.”
The automaker measured the new braking power and found the model’s braking distance from 62 mph could be reduced by up to eight feet.
How to get the free tires
DRIVERS luck enough to own a Porsche Carerra GT can now get free tires.
The brand partnered with Michelin to design model-specific wheels for the car.
The tires are optimized for driving on wet and drive pavement, helping the sportscars to zoom at higher speeds.
To get the tires, all you have to do is put in an order with your nearest dealership.
If you zoom at 124 mph, the braking distance will be shortened by up to 39 feet.
Drivers can get their new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires by visiting their nearest Porsche Center and putting in an order.
Porsche AGs were produced from 2004 to 2006, and only 1,270 were produced.
The luxury brand abruptly pulled the plug on the model after it no longer abided by new airbag regulations.
Porsche offered the tire giveaway after recalling 489 Carrera GTs, one-third of its fleet, in April 2023 due to a suspension issue.
Replacement parts weren’t immediately available, so drivers were told to drive at their own risk until they saw signs of the issue popping up.
However, because of the car’s exclusive nature and price tag, Porsche offered alternative rides to these most valued customers.
About 129,000 drivers should also look up their VIN after a popular car was recalled.
