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Yokohama Tire will fit Advan A005 slicks at Porsche Endurance Challenge North America Finale

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Yokohama Tire will complete the 2024 Porsche Endurance Challenge North America series in Austin, Texas when it fits its Advan A005 slicks exclusively to the grid. The one-make racing event takes place on 22-23 November at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), closing the four-race inaugural season with a six-hour finale following three 60-minute races. For this six-hour event, teams of two to three drivers compete for class wins in a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport or a 911 GT3 Cup (Type 992) race car. A coveted overall series championship is also at stake for the stacked field of drivers.

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Sport tyres – not for everyone

Optional sport tyres always deliver better performance, right? Not necessarily, says auto motor und sport (ams). When the German motoring publication tested the latest Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, the model they received didn’t arrive on standard 20-inch rims, rather with 22-inch wheels fitted with “performance tyres” – an option that costs £464 in the UK.

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Alldata: Technicians can now solve an issue on a 2015 Porsche 981 Cayman S

Alldata Europe reports that, via its Alldata Repair portal, garages can gain “instant access to genuine repair and maintenance instructions from 41 vehicle manufacturers”.

Alldata Repair comprises of more than 90 million articles, 8.5 million technical drawings and wiring diagrams with electrical connector views – that’s procedures for 144,000 year,

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Nexen N’Fera Sport SUV an OE tyre for latest Porsche Cayenne

Porsche has approved the Nexen N’Fera Sport SUV as an original equipment tyre for the Cayenne. Homologation for the latest, third-generation model of this SUV continues a supply arrangement that commenced in 2016.

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Porsche Taycan wearing ISCC Plus-certified Hankook tyres

As reported in March, together with two other South Korean firms, Hankook Tire & Technology has developed the country’s first tyre using cord fibre sourced from chemically recycled PET. This tyre is the Hankook iON evo, the company’s first product to wear the ISCC Plus certification logo.

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Liqui Moly sponsors the largest Porsche 356 meeting in the world

The International Porsche 356 Meeting is taking place in Portugal and brings together the owners of the first Porsche model to be produced and an exceptional guest. With the support of Liqui Moly Iberia, this event will go down in history.

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3 Michelin tyres for latest Porsche Macan

Michelin has supplied original equipment tyres for all generations and evolutions of the Porsche Macan since its launch in 2014, and the latest version of the SUV is no exception. The tyre maker is proposing three tyre ranges for this strategic model, Porsche’s first all-electric SUV, a decision it calls a “show of confidence that bolsters Michelin in its position as a pioneer and as a preferred original equipment partner.”

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Pirelli adds two P Zero Porsche Taycan tyres to its Elect range

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Porsche has chosen Pirelli P Zero R and P Zero Trofeo tyres for its restyled Taycan and has exclusively appointed Pirelli to supply tyres for the Taycan Turbo GT. According to the company, the first tyre is designed for “supercars’ everyday driving”, while the second is a street-legal semi-slick tyre. Both were launched earlier this year and have been specifically adapted in collaboration with the German carmaker. And both feature the Elect marking on the sidewall, indicating a package of technological solutions to suit the characteristics of electric vehicles and made its debut in 2019 on the first generation of the Porsche Taycan. Porsche’s range includes over 30 Pirelli homologated tyres bearing the Elect designation, accompanying Porsche’s electric transition on different models, such as the Macan.

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Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R, RS approved for new Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Goodyear’s Eagle F1 SuperSport R and SuperSport RS range-topping UUHP tyres have been homologated for the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS supercar. Specially tuned fitments of each tyre will carry the N0 code that indicates Porsche original equipment tyres. Goodyear says the tyres push “the limits of performance from a fully road-legal tyre.” Johannes Moll, managing director OE consumer, Goodyear EMEA said that the tyres “enhance the performance and handling characteristics of the most specialist machinery on the roads today.

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Falken Motorsports commits to Nürburgring racing for 2024

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Falken Motorsports will return to Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) action and the ADAC Ravenol 24h Nürburgring with its pair of Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)s. The tyre brand’s team had a successful 2023, with the teal and blue liveried Porsches finishing third in the NLS Speed Trophy thanks to several top five results – including wins in NLS5 and NLS6. With the driver line-up set to be confirmed next month, 2024 marks the second year Falken Motorsports has run the 911 GT3 R (992) and its 14th as a Porsche customer team.

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Pirelli supplies bespoke P Zero, Scorpion tyres to Porsche Cayenne facelift

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Pirelli has supplied tyres to every generation of the Porsche Cayenne since it was introduced in 2002, a partnership that is continuing with the latest facelift model. Pirelli is supplying the P Zero ultra-high performance summer tyre, the sports performance P Zero Corsa, and the Scorpion Winter 2 cold weather tyre in special bespoke versions. Pirelli will also offer the Scorpion Zero All Season in some markets. The tyres cover every size option on the new model, which features rim sizes between 20 and 22 inches.

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Yokohama Rubber extends Cayenne OE tyre supply

In addition to its already announced supply of Yokohama Advan V107 tyres for the Porsche Cayenne, Yokohama Rubber is producing its Advan V35 as original equipment for the SUV. It is shipping the Yokohama Advan V35 to Porsche AG in the front wheel size 285/40R22 110V and rear size 315/35R22 111V.

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Yokohama renews title sponsorship of Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and USA West

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Yokohama Tire

Yokohama Tire has renewed its partnership with the United States Auto Club (USAC) as the official tyre partner and presenting sponsor of the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America and USA for the 2024 season. The renewal means next year’s challenge will be the fourth consecutive season with competitors using Yokohama rubber. Yokohama will supply its Advan A005 racing slicks and Advan A006 rain tyres. The North America series visits seven tracks for its 14 rounds, while the USA West schedule features 12 rounds at six different tracks.

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NGK supported Coates wins at Croft

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NGK

NGK-sponsored Max Coates’ debut season in the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB kicked up a gear at the latest round at Croft Circuit, the Yorkshireman’s home venue, when he recorded three podium places including a fantastic victory. Max and the Graves Motorsport team’s win came in the final race of the round when he finished in second position before being promoted to the win after contact between the early race leaders was reviewed and penalties applied.

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Facelifted Porsche Cayenne wearing Yokohama tyres

Yokohama Rubber has begun supplying original equipment tyres to the facelifted Porsche Cayenne. The SUV is fitted with Yokohama Advan Sport V107 tyres in the front axle dimension 285/40R22 110Y and rear size 315/35R22 111Y. The tyres feature Porsche’s NC0 mark on the sidewall, the symbol worn by all tyres that Porche approves as original equipment fitments.

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