Tires For Boxster S

[Brucelee]

Thanks! very much!

Originally Posted by aramati

The AutoX in San Diego is on Saturday 3/26. Please forgive me; it was senior moment!

[Adam]

Is it possible to throw on 235/275 rubber on my 18" rims? If so, why don't more people do this?

[NoElise]

I have a 2001 S with standard 17s, 205-50-17f, 255-40-17r. I will be putting new tires on very soon and everyone has high regards for the PS2s. I have checked Michelin's site, but they don't show that tire in my size. Does anyone know if they do make them in my size? Thanks!

[Perfectlap]

check tiresavings.com you can check availble models by tire size.

[jfmillr]

Adam,

a long time ago I put 235/40X18 tires (in the front)on the car and it WILL rub with them on....and it will significantly decrease your steering radius. I ultimatly after 1 week of dring that way went back to the 225's....I did however like and stay with 275's in the rear. No rubbing trouble there....

[NoElise]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

check tiresavings.com you can check availble models by tire size.

They don't make the PS2s for the 17s. Any other recommendations? I was thinking of the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. Thanks.

[Perfectlap]

No PS2 for 17"? Maybe they are available from another vendor?
All season Pilot sports sounds great but I don't think they mean snow when they say all season. A change of tires seems unavoidable. Maybe the summer only original Pilot Sports? They seem to be the most popular.

As far as winter drving I'm planning on switching tires this November and then running summer tire around April.
I plan on doing a fair bit of driving instruction/Autocross here in New Jersey so I'm looking for a good street tire that is decent on the track/Autocross.

here's a reply I got on the NNJ PCA forum:

"The PS2s, as you pointed out, have received excellent reviews from just about everyone I know that has experienced them. One friend of mine that has tried just about every wheel/tire combo on his M3 has said that these PS2s give a great balance of feedback, grip, agility, and ride quality. They would be a good choice.

Also to be considered would be a BF Goodrich KD. They were tested against the Falkens and other "near R-Comps" by Grassroots about a year ago, and won the street tire portion of the test.

That said, the best street tire still came in (in that test) a full two seconds behind the worst R-Comp (which in this test was the Toyo RA-1). If you were interested in a R-Comp that is extremely livable and durable on the street, autox, and track, I would suggest the RA-1. I have a set on my 911 and have yet to see a downside. They are even great in frigid temps...unheard of in the scheme of R-Comps. "

[NoElise]

I checked with TireRack and although they don't make a PS2 in 205/50-17, a 225/45-17 will fit without any mods. Can anyone confirm this? I am not planning on driving much during the snow, but thought I could take advantage of the longer tread life of the A/S tires without sacrificing much performance. How much performance would I lose over the PS2s? Also, I don't plan on tracking the car, but I will put it though it's paces on the street

[Perfectlap]

well you will be ok in the back but that won't work up front. I'm sure it will affect the turning radius.
Best to call the tire rack, they love to talk wheels and tires. Don't feel any pressure to by with them.
Here in New Jersey give Euro Tire a call.

http://www.eurotire.com/

[Paul]

Originally Posted by NoElise

I checked with TireRack and although they don't make a PS2 in 205/50-17, a 225/45-17 will fit without any mods. Can anyone confirm this? I am not planning on driving much during the snow, but thought I could take advantage of the longer tread life of the A/S tires without sacrificing much performance. How much performance would I lose over the PS2s? Also, I don't plan on tracking the car, but I will put it though it's paces on the street

I have about 20,000 miles on a set of 225/45 x 17 inch Pzero N2 tires on the front my 01. No issues at all, except it reduced understeer!!