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thstone · 10-21-2011, 09:35 PM

I agree that the big wheel thing has got WAY out of hand - but what about tires?

Why does the same model tire cost $100+ more just because its a 19" rather than a 17" (with the same profile)? Sure, the 19" tire is a bit wider so there is a little more rubber and probably a bit more design effort tthat had to be expended in its development that has to be recovered, but not $400+ on a set of four.

I've purposely kept my 17's just to keep my tire budget low!

10-21-2011, 09:35 PM	#20
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	I agree that the big wheel thing has got WAY out of hand - but what about tires? Why does the same model tire cost $100+ more just because its a 19" rather than a 17" (with the same profile)? Sure, the 19" tire is a bit wider so there is a little more rubber and probably a bit more design effort tthat had to be expended in its development that has to be recovered, but not $400+ on a set of four. I've purposely kept my 17's just to keep my tire budget low! __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor