Does anyone Potenza RE760 Sport tires - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Scottboxster · 03-18-2011, 12:26 PM

Time to replace my Pirelli P-Zero tires and I am looking for a less expensive and more practical option as I only drive in the summer and not on track.

My Firestone guy has suggested the Potenza RE760 Sport. From what i read they look to be a good option. Does anyone have these or another option at that price point?

fronts Sprt 93W 17' 140.00 each
backs sprt 94W 17 197.00 each

Thanks

Scott (Chicago northern burbs)

gthompson999 · 03-18-2011, 03:14 PM

Obviously a way different application on my big car compared to the Boxster. At the price point I like them a lot. Good dry traction (I used them on the track, don't ask) and low noise levels. I would get them again.

Quickurt · 03-18-2011, 03:23 PM

I had a set of RE070s on an RX8 and was very happy with them except they picked up a lot of punctures. They were QUITE soft and sticky!
I was more happy with the Goodyear F1 GS-D3, on the RX8 and I am very happy with Sumitoma HTR-Zlll I currently have on my 987-S.

laphan · 03-18-2011, 04:45 PM

I have them on my other car, they are good. Pretty good traction and reasonably quiet. So far I had 10K on it and barely can notice any wear on the tires (no negative camber on my toyota, expect it to last longer than on boxster).

teamwenz · 03-18-2011, 06:11 PM

I have them on my 2001 S and they seem ok. Grip level seems to be there but I haven't driven a similar boxster s with Michelin PS2's on it to compare with. I pushed these tires pretty hard last year and seem to be forgiving before they let loose. Wear seems to be minimal at best. I can't really see any where on mine at all.