Do I have the right wheels and tires?

[boxsterfromhell]

Originally Posted by WhipE350

All good advice. Have all 5 sets been used? 295/30...I didn't even know that would fit on a 97'. Anyway ya find a good Indy, I think your description of how it drives in the wet is a clear indication something is really wrong, as Mike says, "dragging" sounds about right.

Yes, all five sets were used. As stated in my original post, I had just bought the car and wasn't prepared to dump money into tires just yet. And when the first set of used tires were destroyed after a few weeks, I decided to stick with used until it could be determined why the problem was occuring to begin with.

And as far as the 295/30s...LOL, that was an accident. I had to use my Dad's truck to pick them up and deliver them to a tire place to have them installed. When the car was in the air, the tires rubbed against everything. However, when the car was on the ground it was ok. Needless to say, those tires lasted me two weeks. Shortest lifespan by far!!

[ekam]

You bought used tires... well that might just explains it.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by ekam

You bought used tires... well that might just explains it.

You're driving on used tires

[ekam]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

You're driving on used tires

But where do you even find used tires in the first place? It's just like underwear... who sell them used?

[stephen wilson]

It's as easy as going to your local tire/alignment shop. I bought some used tires for my Toyota 4x4 to get thru inspection. They go on for 1 day every two years, then back in storage!

[jmatta]

I'll add that with the wheel width/tire combination, I'd look very closely for signs of rubbing inside and out, as I don't know how you'd get that combo to work. Any signs of rubbing on the fender liners or struts?

Sounds like you truly did purchase the "Boxster from Hell"

[boxsterfromhell]

Originally Posted by jmatta

I'll add that with the wheel width/tire combination, I'd look very closely for signs of rubbing inside and out, as I don't know how you'd get that combo to work. Any signs of rubbing on the fender liners or struts?

Sounds like you truly did purchase the "Boxster from Hell"

LOL!!

The only rubbing I had was with the 295/30s when the car was in the air. When the car hit the ground, however, the wheels and tires pulled away from the suspension. I must admit, the 295/30s from the rear view looked pretty awesome. Unfortunately, those tires had the shortest lifespan!!

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by ekam

But where do you even find used tires in the first place? It's just like underwear... who sell them used?

On occasion, I've seem some low mileage thongs like this one come up for sale on ebay .

[Mark_T]

When I got my first car ('67 Parisienne) as a teenager, all I could afford were used tires. Used to get them for $10 each from the local wrecker. Never had two tires the same brand on it the whole time I owned it!

[boxsterfromhell]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

On occasion, I've seem some low mileage thongs like this one come up for sale on ebay .

You're a funny guy, Mr. Danger!! But I must tell you... in South Florida, used tires are all the rage. And trust me, I always buy matching tires - Michelin Pilots. Unfortunately, finding two alike tires with similar wear can be a problem, which is why I have gone between 275/35s, 285/35s and 295/30s.