[KevinH1990]

Originally Posted by Pat

I have to say, I'm a little surprised how many people here put mid-grade tires on such a nice car. Don't get me wrong, I'm as cost-concious (read: cheap) as anyone, but why buy a Porsche if you're going to put sub-par tires on it? Just get some other good but cheaper car, put nice tires on it and you'll perform better than the Boxster.

I agree with your comment. I remember when I had my Miata and put some nice tires on it for the first time. It made a noticeable improvement to the car's handling.

I just returned from vacation and we have already scheduled some home improvement work, so I'm thinking about cash flow right now. I may try to plug the tire despite the recommendation from the first tire place. If it lasts about three months I will be in a position where I can splurge on some good tires. I also want to get the car on the road rather than wait a week until tires are shipped and installed. I haven't driven it for two weeks due to my vacation and it is calling to me.

The Sumitomos did have good ratings on Tire Rack and several recommendations on this forum.