vision,
I get 8-10,000 miles out of rear tires and 20-25,000 out of front tires. If I drove less aggressively thay would last longer, but it is reasonable to expect your front tires to last much longer than the rear.
Alienz,
you are going to extremes to save money there! I know Blizzaks are a lot cheaper than good summer tires for the Boxster, but you are leaving a lot of fun untouched if you don't buy your baby a set of summer shoes. A good 4 wheel alignment is about the cost of a single tire, and can save you an equal amount in wear on all 4 tires. I would definitely get an alignment ro protect my new tires - especially since you have 'symptoms'.
Your steering wheel is probably shuddering because some of those famous New England potholes knocked the balance weights off your wheels. A Hunter 9000 should be able to balance your tires flawlessly up to maximum speed. That said, I have yet to need to balance my snow tires - and I purchesed them used with one winter on them.
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