TIRES, new setup, best bang 4 buck & size, Boxster

[BoxsterBob - CA]

I have the exact setup as you - '99 - 18" Turbo Twists. When I bought the car in '02, it had P-Zeros. I bought a set of Yokohama AVS ES100s I put 28,000 miles on them, great deal for $600. I replaced them with Kumho Ecsta SPTs (also $600). I have 10,000 miles on them and they still look brand new.

I have no complaints about the grip or noise. I live in "all season" land, so I can't comment on winter conditions.

[Topless]

Nick,
Absolutely nothing wrong with Nexen tires. Good grip wet/dry on the street, low price, last a long time. Similar performance to the Sumitomo. An excellent daily driver all around tire.

The difference between a $400 set and a $1000 set?? About 2-3 seconds at the track. An extreme performance summer tire wears out quickly, runs noisy, costs a lot, but brings home the bacon. Drive your car and then drive a fellow Boxter with Advan Neovas and you will feel the difference. Everyone must decide for themselves which tire best matches their lifestyle and driving style. Do you autocross for kicks or are you deadly serious? Are those few seconds worth the $$$.

[NickCats]

Thanks for the advice guys ( and great suggestion TriGem2k ! )

djomlas, the sun even shines on a dog's ass some days. Did you get your new wheels yet ? Any plans on joining us in Maywood on Sunday ?

BoxsterBob, I was seriously considering the Kumho's ( that's what I put on the Benz this year ), but I figure since I already have the Nexen's and I know I like them I should stick with them ( I drive the Benz in the winter so I’m not really worried about all season performance in the Box ) plus they are $200 cheaper than the Kumho’s.

Topless, when I replace my street tires I am seriously considering picking up another set of wheels and throwing Kumho VictoRacers on them for Autocross. That is what Sammy has been running with great success, and they still keep you in Stock class !

( pk2 – sorry for the hijack, but at least all this is relevant to the subject )

Thanks everyone, you guys rock !

Nick

[djomlas]

Nick,
my wheels actually just showed up today.
something happened to my rear tires delivery, so instead of tomorrow they will b here on Thursday sometime
they look GREAT

[Topless]

Originally Posted by NickCats

Topless, when I replace my street tires I am seriously considering picking up another set of wheels and throwing Kumho VictoRacers on them for Autocross. That is what Sammy has been running with great success, and they still keep you in Stock class !

Thanks everyone, you guys rock !

Nick

That is another way to go too. Keep your daily driver tires for the street and get an extra set for the track. If you have the $$ and a place to store them it will shave another 2 sec. off your time.

Here in SoCal we must run street tires to stay in showroom stock class... no racing tires , no DOT comps. There are about 50 Boxters who compete in this class here in Zone8 so it makes for some good one design racing against the clock. For me it makes sense to use the best street tire I can find for now. Tires are a very personal choice. Everyone must decide for themselves.

[986rgt]

I just ordered a set of Kumho Ecsta MX's for the box, very nice sporting tire, $789 mounted and balanced out the door. I had em on my 400 HP STI and they never once faltered.

Steve