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thstone · 12-08-2011, 09:42 PM

I just read that the Boxster Spec class is going to allow 245 or 255/40/17 tires on all four corners (square) in additional to the existing staggered (225 or 235/45/17F and 255/40/17R) setup for 2012. The "or" sizes depend on the particular rules of differening sanctioning body's.

Anyone understand the advantages/disadvanages of the square vs staggered setups? 255? That seems like a lot of tire up front and it seems so different from stock that I wonder what the handling characteristics are like?

12-08-2011, 09:42 PM	#1
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Boxster Spec Allows 245/40/17 Square I just read that the Boxster Spec class is going to allow 245 or 255/40/17 tires on all four corners (square) in additional to the existing staggered (225 or 235/45/17F and 255/40/17R) setup for 2012. The "or" sizes depend on the particular rules of differening sanctioning body's. Anyone understand the advantages/disadvanages of the square vs staggered setups? 255? That seems like a lot of tire up front and it seems so different from stock that I wonder what the handling characteristics are like? __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor