Tires Matching (Front/Rear) - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

porschedude · 07-05-2007, 02:30 PM

I wouldn't mix the tires. I know Michelin Pilots wear out pretty fast but they have really good grip and handling. I don't know about the Eagles but choose a tire with at least AA traction and A for temp. I think the tire wear rating goes from 180 and up. You can check out tirerack for reviews. If cost is not an issue, go with Pirelli P Zero (mine really sticks on the road) or Michelin Pilots. I heard Bridgestone Potenza is also good.

OldBlevins · 07-05-2007, 02:40 PM

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"Well they seems to be available from tireRack.com"

Interesting. When I look at the F1 GS-D3 in a 205/50ZR17 at tirerack, it says under Estimated Availability "Back Order". If you do decide to get them and tirerack has them, could you pm me? Thanks.

vipola · 07-06-2007, 10:45 AM

Finally, I done a few phone call. They Called GoodYear Canada, these tires (front ones) are back order, and not in production at all, so I guess we won't have any soon.

jwilson95 · 07-06-2007, 12:31 PM

Definitely go with the same all around no matter what your choice.

I will give a +1 vote for the PZero Pirelli 18's. Great dry traction and dont' drive it in the wet, so that doesn't matter to me. It is a pleasure car, not daily driver.

You should probably find a good compromise if you are going to drive it regularly in QC.

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ccwchew · 07-31-2007, 04:49 AM

When I bought my Boxster, it had near used Michelin Pilot Sport Ribs, which I then switched to Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s on all four tyres as there was a offer for 4 tyres for the price of 3.

The Pilot Sport was gave me giddy thrills every time I went through a corner at high speed and it was extremely responsive to steering inputs.

After getting the GSD3s, I didn't get those giddy thrills much anymore and they feel blunt in terms of precision and accuracy. The grip levels are still good, but the difference is like having a sharp and blunt knife between the two tyre models. So for daily driving, it should satisfy enough, but if you are into precision and feedback, go with the Pilot Sport.

As for longevity with the GSD3s, I've used mine for 17,500 kms and my rears need changing. The fronts may last another 5,000 -7,000 kms. I do drive my car purely for windy roads and have done 3 track days, a skidpan day and a motorkhana (autocross) day using the GSD3s.

Topless · 07-31-2007, 07:51 AM

Check out this thread.
http://www.986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11528&highlight=RE01R