OEM tires and suggested replacements

[Bladecutter]

Originally Posted by jdr

Would appreciate anyone's input on suggestions for tires.
We only intend to drive in summer months and just for special occasions - no racing, but may try the "tail of dragon" someday.

Well, what type of roads are you planning on driving on?
Do you want to have longer life, or greater grip, or better wet weather performance?

I'm using Falken Azenis RT-615 on my '98 in 225/45-17 and 255/40-17 sizes.
I needed a tire that offered great grip for the track and the mountains here in Colorado. Wet weather performance is decent.

I went for the larger front tires because of how much the front tires were being torn up on the edges on the track. The wider front tire doesn't roll onto the sidewall anymore, and I have considerably more grip, and the front end of the car no longer understeers through the hairpins on the track.

Enjoy the car!

BC.

[gerrygug]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=PZero+Rosso&frontTire=05ZR70ARN3&rearTire=54ZR70ARN3&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes

This is what Tire Rack suggests as OEM replacement. They have the Porsche N rating stamp. I have a set. They are pricey, but perform well.

[vath2001]

AAhhhh a tire thread!!!
The car has 10 year old tires? OK if your a '88 Ford F150 around the farm, but a Boxster needs rubber. And don't drive it for "special occasions"... drive like the Dr meant.... like you stole it.

And welcome : )

[941MXVET]

I've been using Toyo Proxes 4's on both my Boxster ( it came with them ) and my 964 ( I put them on ). They seam to do a good job everywhere, as well as seam to be rather long lasting. Just my .02.

[jdr]

Thanks to everyone for their input. Thanks to Burg Boxster for the lesson on determining tire age. My tires are Continental ContiSport. The stamp says
"DOT CUT 1 P1B7" " Made in Germany".

If I assume the DOT stamp is the date then these would be 1997 tires on a 1999??.
They still have over 5/32nd tread. Porsche dealer says I need to look for an oval stamp on inside of tire to be sure.

We'll see what they find. $1100 for new shoes doesn't bother us, we just don't want to arbitrarily throw away good tires

Thanks again.

[Wingnut2u]

Just my $.02 but if you plan on doing any performance driving, while not cheap, I would recommend the Michelin PS2's, smooth, quiet and great performance.

Tires are like opinions...wait or is that ****************************s...or is it...anyway good luck with your decision.

[Bladecutter]

Originally Posted by jdr

Thanks to everyone for their input. Thanks to Burg Boxster for the lesson on determining tire age. My tires are Continental ContiSport. The stamp says
"DOT CUT 1 P1B7" " Made in Germany".

If I assume the DOT stamp is the date then these would be 1997 tires on a 1999??.
They still have over 5/32nd tread. Porsche dealer says I need to look for an oval stamp on inside of tire to be sure.

We'll see what they find. $1100 for new shoes doesn't bother us, we just don't want to arbitrarily throw away good tires

Thanks again.

Look again.
What you wrote isn't the date stamp.

Look at the pictures that were posted earlier in this thread, and you will know what to look for.

BC.