Can someone tell me a manufacture date of this tire (pic included)

[Boxstard]

Originally Posted by 986 Boxster

I get what your saying, and I agree, but wouldn`t it be nice not to worry about the car understeering in the first place?
I prefer a car that oversteers than a car that understeers.

Completely agreed!

For my 97 with mighty 2.5, I feel 255 rears are overkill… but if you are to take full advantage of their grip, 225 is the way to go.

I went from 205/ 255 to a bit unconventional 215/ 245 combo. I was okey to trade off some rear grip for weight reduction to help get up and go. I went from Michelin all season to PS4S summer tires (that don’t come in 255/40/17 anyway), so I’m sure I actually gained more grip as long as it’s not too cold… and a bit wider front gives me sharper turn-in and my tail has not come around me through corners.

Together with base M030 rear sway bar (thickest from factory for 986), I love how my car rotates keeping my right foot on gas pedal, not off to mitigate understeering.

[986 Boxster]

Originally Posted by Boxstard

Completely agreed!

For my 97 with mighty 2.5, I feel 255 rears are overkill… but if you are to take full advantage of their grip, 225 is the way to go.

I went from 205/ 255 to a bit unconventional 215/ 245 combo. I was okey to trade off some rear grip for weight reduction to help get up and go. I went from Michelin all season to PS4S summer tires (that don’t come in 255/40/17 anyway), so I’m sure I actually gained more grip as long as it’s not too cold… and a bit wider front gives me sharper turn-in and my tail has not come around me through corners.

Together with base M030 rear sway bar (thickest from factory for 986), I love how my car rotates keeping my right foot on gas pedal, not off to mitigate understeering.

There's no greater feeling when you are pushing your car, than accelerating thru the turns and feeling the car grip without worrying about the car understeering or oversteering.
It sounds like you have your car handling well and you are enjoying it, nice