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Old 10-10-2011, 03:00 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by BYprodriver View Post
With the possible exception of "all-season tires" I am guessing your dissatisfaction is due to improper alignment &/or low tire pressure, causing uneven tread wear which makes noise & slashes tread life. If that is not the case then you must reduce the hi-performance capability of your tires to get longer tread wear & reduced wet weather performance tread design to minimize noise & tendancy for uneven treadwear.
Yep, quieter and long lasting starts with alignment. Other questions are wet/dry grip needs, cold weather use (summer or all season tires), and budget. Boxster tires run full spectrum.
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