Tyre Choice
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Morty,
Welcome to the Forum[
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I'm sure you will get a lot of replies, and in addition if you try the search function you will pick up several threads on this topic from fairly recently.
The Porsche Tyre Test data (from Porsche's own test sessions) is linked to from the FAQ at the top of the forum.
Welcome to the Forum[
]I'm sure you will get a lot of replies, and in addition if you try the search function you will pick up several threads on this topic from fairly recently.
The Porsche Tyre Test data (from Porsche's own test sessions) is linked to from the FAQ at the top of the forum.
Try www.mytyres.co.uk. Also dont be shy in asking a local small tyre outfit, sometimes they will be more competitive.
Black80XSA
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I am not normaly a Michelin man but very happy with the Pilot Sports on mine (18").
Pirellis are cheaper, and do grip well, but several people experience tramlining with the Pirellis which wasn't evident on previous tyres.
Only 8K? What have you been doing?! []
Is the wear consistant across the tread? If it's uneven then maybe you need to get the suspension alignment checked...?
If everything is in order, then the Michelins you have are generally regarded as being a tyre that lasts longer, so I think you might need to just raid the piggy bank and spring for another set of disposable round black things []
]Is the wear consistant across the tread? If it's uneven then maybe you need to get the suspension alignment checked...?
If everything is in order, then the Michelins you have are generally regarded as being a tyre that lasts longer, so I think you might need to just raid the piggy bank and spring for another set of disposable round black things [
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Guest
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No I'm not the local tyre shredder, I leave that to the max power boys
. I only ever drive reasonable sedately on public roads. Idrive around 40 miles per day and its mostly urban driving to and from work. Thinking I might have a problem with the suspension set up then as my first set had only done 6K on the back when i had to replace them due to excesive wear on the inside
Black80XSA
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There is definitely something amiss with your geometry - get it checked asap.
I'll just squeeze 12k out of my rears <fingers crossed>
As for tyres Michelins are the best for grip/handling/noise and mileage - hence why they are more expensive [8|][8|]
I'll just squeeze 12k out of my rears <fingers crossed>
As for tyres Michelins are the best for grip/handling/noise and mileage - hence why they are more expensive [8|][8|]
Guest
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Pirelli P-Zeros would be my first choice, although again they are fairly soft and will tend to wear quicker than others.
I would recommend you get the wheel alignment checked out before fitting a new set of tyres - the slightest knock on the tyres/wheels can send them out of line, and even a tiny amount can have a dramatic effect on tyre wear. Peace of mind and if you do have a problem the money spent will probably pay for itself within a year of tyre wear.
I would recommend you get the wheel alignment checked out before fitting a new set of tyres - the slightest knock on the tyres/wheels can send them out of line, and even a tiny amount can have a dramatic effect on tyre wear. Peace of mind and if you do have a problem the money spent will probably pay for itself within a year of tyre wear.
Dapster
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I've done 7k on my Michelin PS2's and they look brand new. I drive mostly in Central London but when I do get a chance to stretch the car's legs, I don't tend to hang about, so I would concur with the others that something seems to be amiss.
On my last car, a 2.7 986, I managed to get something like 30k out of a set of Continental Sport Contacts which seemed to be made of carbon fibre, and I was living in the country at the time and would razz about the country lanes giving it plenty of beans. I'd rate the MPS-2 as a much better tyre though.
On my last car, a 2.7 986, I managed to get something like 30k out of a set of Continental Sport Contacts which seemed to be made of carbon fibre, and I was living in the country at the time and would razz about the country lanes giving it plenty of beans. I'd rate the MPS-2 as a much better tyre though.
I recently put my old P-zeros back on the car.
I had previously bought a new set of wheels which came with Conti's, and I thought I'd keep the Pirelli's for track use.
Then the second set of rears wore down on the contis (3 sets of backs to 1 fronts I recon) and I took the opportunity to get the Pirelli's moved over from the old wheels to the new.
What a difference! The car now feels so much more "planted". I feel confident driving it again. I don't care if the Pirelli's wear more (except you can't get these ones anymore - the old Direzionalle/Azzimetrico combo) - the feeling would make up for any reduced life!
I just wish I had sold the conti's on, and done it a couple of years back - what a shame I wasted the time on those things[&o].
By the way, Porsche recommend the Contis for the "sporting" driver. All I can think is they must only "come in" if you are a damn site better driver than me. (Which put's me in my place [&o] [])
I had previously bought a new set of wheels which came with Conti's, and I thought I'd keep the Pirelli's for track use.
Then the second set of rears wore down on the contis (3 sets of backs to 1 fronts I recon) and I took the opportunity to get the Pirelli's moved over from the old wheels to the new.
What a difference! The car now feels so much more "planted". I feel confident driving it again. I don't care if the Pirelli's wear more (except you can't get these ones anymore - the old Direzionalle/Azzimetrico combo) - the feeling would make up for any reduced life!
I just wish I had sold the conti's on, and done it a couple of years back - what a shame I wasted the time on those things[&o].
By the way, Porsche recommend the Contis for the "sporting" driver. All I can think is they must only "come in" if you are a damn site better driver than me. (Which put's me in my place [&o] [
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Typically, on a Boxster, you should expect about 12k from the rears and 20k from the fronts. Obviously some people a bit more and some will get less, but 8k from the rears is more usual for the later 911s.
The Pirellis are considered to be quieter and more compliant but Michelins should last longer.
The Pirellis are considered to be quieter and more compliant but Michelins should last longer.
JCB..
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ORIGINAL: Mark Bennett
I recently put my old P-zeros back on the car.
I had previously bought a new set of wheels which came with Conti's, and I thought I'd keep the Pirelli's for track use.
Then the second set of rears wore down on the contis (3 sets of backs to 1 fronts I recon) and I took the opportunity to get the Pirelli's moved over from the old wheels to the new.
What a difference! The car now feels so much more "planted". I feel confident driving it again. I don't care if the Pirelli's wear more (except you can't get these ones anymore - the old Direzionalle/Azzimetrico combo) - the feeling would make up for any reduced life!
I just wish I had sold the conti's on, and done it a couple of years back - what a shame I wasted the time on those things[&o].
By the way, Porsche recommend the Contis for the "sporting" driver. All I can think is they must only "come in" if you are a damn site better driver than me. (Which put's me in my place [&o] [
Could have sold them to me Mark! [8D]
I will not comment in public about your driving but I didn't have any problems at Castle Combe.
As posted previously if they're such a crap tyre why do they have an 'N' rating?
John,
I know! That's why I put the bit in about Porsche recommending them - I'm obviously just not good enough to get the best out of them.[&o]
Miss Daisy has never complained about my driving though []
I've got a couple of part-worn fronts in the back of the garage if you are interested []
I know! That's why I put the bit in about Porsche recommending them - I'm obviously just not good enough to get the best out of them.[&o]
Miss Daisy has never complained about my driving though [
]I've got a couple of part-worn fronts in the back of the garage if you are interested [
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Guest
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I have Conti's on all corners and have no problems throwing the car around a bit. Wouldn't push it too hard in the wet though.
May be when I'm due to change all 4 tyres I may move to Michelin because I believe you can get a good price at Costco. Anyone know what the Costco price is?
May be when I'm due to change all 4 tyres I may move to Michelin because I believe you can get a good price at Costco. Anyone know what the Costco price is?
Dapster
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Sounds extremely good value. I got a rear PS-2 (19" rim) supplied and fitted for around £220 earlier this year when I picked up a nail. www.blackcircles.com
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