Tyre replacement

[Ronald Racher]

Only acquired my 2014 Boxster 2.7 PDK (fitted with 20" Carrera wheels) 9 months ago but the time has come to replace all four tyres - due to age, not mileage. I've been reading around on what would be the best replacement choice and the answers vary between Pirelli, Goodyear, Continental and of course Michelin.
I will not use the car competitively on track days, rather just enjoying drives along country roads around Dorset and other west country locations. Nor am I a speedster!
What should I buy, and who is likely to offer me the best price, & are any discounts likely via the club?

 

[Scrounger]

Many will rave over the MPS4S and rightly so as they are a great tyre. Some will praise the Pirelli PZ4 N1 as a better tyre than the previous versions which was somewhat of a ditch finder. In short, all 4 are good brands but it's down to personal preference and if/how you've experienced them before. If you do a search for Tyre Reviews, that will help your decision.

Price wise, it's basically down to which tyre you go for. The Pirelli and Michelin being the more expensive if you opt for the Porsche N rated tyre. If you're not particularly concerned (and have no Porsche Warranty) then you can opt for the normal versions which are a little cheaper. The only discount that is available through the club is for the Pirellis where you get £120 off a set of 4 if bought through an official Pirelli centre. Have a look at the club discount page or Pirellis web page for more details.

Dan

 

[Willardfan]

Just put Continental SportContact 7 on my 981 S after watching a recent Tyre Reviews video - the most thorough comparison tests I've found on You Tube so far (although they are usually track, and so grip and stability, focused). Far better than the P Zeros they are replacing and not the most expensive. I have Michelin PS4S and PS4 on other cars and they seem, so far, at least as good as the 4S.

 

[Schuey]

I have Goodyear Eagle F1 on my 992 GTS from factory, and as a Michelin fanboy, I can say I'm really pleased with them in all conditions so far and they have impressed me. So I'd consider those as well as an option.

 

[911hillclimber]

For all normal and responsible driving I think all the tyres available are good.
I drive my 987.2 just as the op above with many euro tours etc.
my car came with n rated Bridgestone 19” tyres, drives well, stops, wet grip etc all good.

If you want max performance then the more expensive the better it seems to me.

 

[Wollemi]

Price wise, your OPC should normally price match to the best price you can find; although OPC will only fit tyres that are approved for your model of car, rather than the latest technology. Although most OPCs will be happy to fit tyres only approved for the 718 to 981s, such as Michelin PS4S as they are the same size.
You can argue and debate whether its better to have an older tyre that is developed for your car against a newer tyre but in a generic fitment; as far as I am aware no one has ever done a proper comparison test so to guess work.

 

[JMR]

I have Goodyear Eagle F1 on my 992 GTS from factory, and as a Michelin fanboy, I can say I'm really pleased with them in all conditions so far and they have impressed me. So I'd consider those as well as an option.

This is good to hear I'm looking at replacing the Pirellis on my 20" Macan wheels and the Goodyear F1's are coming up at a really competitive price

 

[JMR]

For all normal and responsible driving I think all the tyres available are good.
I drive my 987.2 just as the op above with many euro tours etc.
my car came with n rated Bridgestone 19” tyres, drives well, stops, wet grip etc all good.

If you want max performance then the more expensive the better it seems to me.

I had N rated Bridgestones on my previous Boxster and when they were worn replaced with Michelin Pilot Sports

I was happier with the all round drive from the Michelins, especially in the wet.

They wear well too