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

[pk2]

Hi All

I’ve got a 99 Boxster with 18 ’inch factory turbo twists wheels, zr 265/35 18’s on the back and the complimentary zr 225/40 up front. Bout ready for some new rubber.

Don’t drive to hard or race, but like grip. Can’t go very fast around here, 120 the most I’ve been (if that fits into the equation). Also like longevity, and price big (trade price and life for a little less performance). Votes for the best bang for the buck… size, brand?

Votes are appreciated…

P.K.

[mts]

When it comes to tires on the Boxster I don't think you should skimp, buy the best ones you can. Some of the top end tires are fantastic (though not cheap at all). That being said, if you are on a budget, I like the Toyo T1R's of the lower cost alternatives.

[farewellregret]

Well so far I have had Pirelli P-Zero's and BFG g-force KDW's, I have to say that the KDW's are amazing! However they don't last very long. I have been reading about some of the up and coming Tire companies like NEXEN, and they seem to have pretty good reviews. Would anyone with some N3000's like to chime in?

P.S. I also have the '18 Turbo Twist wheels with 265/35ZR18 (Rear) and 225/40ZR18 (Front)

[OldBlevins]

Car and Driver (or maybe it was Road and Track) had a great review of the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 All-Weather (NOT all-season) tires. But they're pretty pricey and are not any good below about 40 degrees.

I ultimately decided to go with them as my summer tires and the Kumho Ecsta ASX for winter tires. I haven't gotten them yet, but the Kumhos look like an excellent value. The reviews suggest they're not the best all-season or winter tire out there, but they compare pretty well and are about half the cost of their competitors.

Tirerack.com also provides a lot of information and some useful reviews of different tires.

[Topless]

Look here. Favorite Performance tire thread?
Or do a search on tires. Lots of recent input and opinion to narrow your choices.

[racer_d]

Tires are what keep your car on the road. Don't be cheap. Your car was $40K when new.. it wants more than a $400 set of tires If you liked the BFG's then get another set.

[NickCats]

racer_d ( or anyone else for that matter ) please help me understand the major difference between a $400 set of tires and a $1000 set of tires

My car currently has the same tires on it when I bought it last year ( they were new at the time ) - Nexen N3000 - I had 28k on the odo when I bought it, I am now at 45k, and the tires need to be replaced. Tires have been great for daily driving, autocross, and our trip to the Tail of the Dragon...

According to Tire Rack, OEM replacements are Pirelli P Zero tires for $216 each front / $293 each rear - $1018 total

The Nexen N3000 are $84 each front / $114 each rear - $396 total

( I am running 225/40ZR18 front & 265/35ZR18 rear )

I am leaning toward sticking with the Nexen's unless someone can explain why the Pirelli's ( or any other brand for that matter ) are worth the extra $600 ?

Links

Tire Rack

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/CompareTireResults.jsp?search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&vehicleSearch=true&startIndex=0&autoYear=2000&minLoad=S&rearWidth=265%2F&frontDiameter=18&frontRatio=40&frontWidth=225%2F&rearDiameter=18&rearSortCode=54300&autoMake=Porsche&autoModClar=&minSpeedRating=V&frontSortCode=53650&autoModel=Boxster+S&rearRatio=35&filterType=oe&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&RunFlat=All

Nexen

https://www.tiresavings.com/tireShop.php?action=findMan2&manufacturer=Nexen&tirename=N3000&season=

Old Thread

Nexen tires

As always, thanks to you all for your help and assistance...

Nick