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Old 10-21-2023, 08:22 PM   #1
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I slapped a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Pluses, an all-season tire, on my 986's 17-inch rims. They're significantly more surefooted than the Toyo set they replaced.

https://continentaltire.com/tires/extremecontact-dws06-plus
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Old 10-23-2023, 01:15 PM   #2
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Conti's are great

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I slapped a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Pluses, an all-season tire, on my 986's 17-inch rims. They're significantly more surefooted than the Toyo set they replaced.

https://continentaltire.com/tires/extremecontact-dws06-plus
Those are a great option
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Old 10-25-2023, 04:13 PM   #3
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A friend that owns a tire shop recommended these, comparable to top of the line Continental, great all weather and summer, rainy season here finally hit and they felt really good on tight twisties today. Went with stock 97 boxster size. Under a grand for four, and Blaney pro racer said they rate best tires he has seen street race combo
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I slapped a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Pluses, an all-season tire, on my 986's 17-inch rims. They're significantly more surefooted than the Toyo set they replaced.

https://continentaltire.com/tires/extremecontact-dws06-plus
These look fine, but according to their website they're only available in 205/55 R17 (front), not 235/50 R17 (rear).

Should I mix brands for rear?
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You can probably go a little wider as well, 215 / 245 if that helps in finding sizes. Check the overall diameter. The front and rear should be close to each other. It's not terribly critical if you have just ABS and not PSM
My car does have PSM. I think they're standard for 987.2.

I came across Yokohama's YT-GTX, which looks like a good fit, but unfortunately they're exclusive sold by Discount Tires, and the closest one to me is an hour away.
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Old 10-30-2023, 09:50 AM   #5
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I slapped a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 Pluses, an all-season tire, on my 986's 17-inch rims. They're significantly more surefooted than the Toyo set they replaced.

https://continentaltire.com/tires/extremecontact-dws06-plus
Website says they don't fit 205/55 and 235/50.
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