🚗 Porsche Cayman Tyre Size, Wheel Specs, PCD, Centre Bore & Torque Guide

🔧 Vehicle Overview

The Porsche Cayman is a mid-engine sports car known for its perfect weight balance, sharp handling, and driver-focused performance. Available across multiple generations — 987, 981, and 718 Cayman — tyre selection is critical to maintain grip, steering precision, and stability.

📊 Factory Wheel & Fitment Specifications

🔩 Core Fitment Data (Cayman – All Generations)

• Bolt Pattern (PCD): 5×130

• Centre Bore: 71.6 mm

• Wheel Bolt Thread: M14 × 1.5

• Wheel Nut Torque:

  • 987: 130 Nm

  • 981 / 718: 160 Nm

📌 Torque varies by generation — always confirm before installation.

🛞 Factory Wheel Sizes & Offsets

🔹 Porsche Cayman 987 (2006–2012)

🔹 Porsche Cayman 981 (2013–2016)

🔹 Porsche 718 Cayman (2017–Present)

📌 Cayman uses staggered setup (wider rear wheels) for balance.

📏 Factory Tyre Sizes

🔹 Cayman 987

17 Inch:

• 205/55R17 (Front)

• 235/50R17 (Rear)

18 Inch:

• 235/40R18 (Front)

• 265/40R18 (Rear)

🔹 Cayman 981

18 Inch:

• 235/45R18 (Front)

• 265/45R18 (Rear)

19 Inch:

• 235/40R19 (Front)

• 265/40R19 (Rear)

🔹 Cayman 718

18 Inch:

• 235/45R18 (Front)

• 265/45R18 (Rear)

19 Inch:

• 235/40R19 (Front)

• 265/40R19 (Rear)

20 Inch (Performance):

• 235/35R20 (Front)

• 265/35R20 (Rear)

⚙️ Recommended Tyres (Australia)

🔥 Best Daily Performance

• Michelin Pilot Sport 4 / 4S (N-rated)

• Continental SportContact 7

• Pirelli P Zero

✔ Excellent grip
✔ Balanced comfort
✔ Ideal for daily use

🏁 Performance Driving

• Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

• Continental SportContact 7

✔ Enhanced handling
✔ Great for spirited driving

🏁 Track Setup (GT4 / Aggressive Driving)

• Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2

✔ Maximum grip
✔ Track-ready performance

🔇 Comfort Option

• Continental MaxContact MC7
  ✔ Lower noise
  ✔ Improved ride comfort

⚙️ Aftermarket Upgrade Guide

✔ OEM+ Setup (Recommended)

• Maintain factory sizes
  ✔ Best handling balance

✔ 19” / 20” Upgrade

• 235/35R20 + 265/35R20
  ✔ Sportier look
  ✔ Improved response

✔ Comfort Setup

• Touring-performance tyres
  ✔ Better ride quality
  ✔ Lower noise

⚠️ Critical Fitment Notes

• Cayman is mid-engine → sensitive to tyre balance

• Always use matched tyres front & rear

• Staggered setup = NO front-to-rear rotation

❌ Incorrect tyres may:

• Affect handling balance

• Reduce grip

• Increase wear

✔ Recommend N-rated tyres for best performance

🛠️ Torque & Installation Guide

• 987: 130 Nm

• 981 / 718: 160 Nm

✔ Re-torque after 50–100 km
✔ Always use torque wrench

🏪 Why Choose Autosport Tyreworld?

At Autosport Tyreworld, we specialise in Porsche sports cars:

✔ Cayman fitment expertise
✔ Premium tyre brands available
✔ Correct staggered setup advice
✔ Precision balancing & alignment

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