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Originally Posted by husker boxster
This has turned into quite the thread. Maybe we should calm down by discussing less controversial topics like oil brands, football, or whether IMS failures are hocum. Maybe Perfectlap and I should pipe down and let people answer the OP's original question on which AS tire is best. We've given our opinion and he can take it for what it's worth. We're just trying to assist him in not making a $1K mistake that could turn into more $$$ spent if he wrecks his Box because he chose the wrong tires.
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People forget that this is a rear wheel drive car and one that can snap away from you easily. Two not ideal factors for a winter car. I had several seasons of autocross under my belt when i first got the Boxster and still managed to get it spun 180 on a cold damp surface in the first week. Some have posted on here telling of how a very minor spin in the rain got them into a curb/divider and the impact broke the wheels clear off the car. A total loss barely doing 30 mph. These cars are fragile and lightweight.
As far as AS's where there's icy roads...People place far too much confidence in a tire compromise that's not really a compromise because the tread pattern and depth for winter is not remotely similar to what is provided by a non-winter tire. You're neither here nor there. A more flexible compound during freezing temps is only going to give you a marginal advantage over the general capability of a summer tie. Its sort like wearing two layers of swimming trunks to go skiing. Better than oney layer of swimming trunks I suppose...just make sure you stay upright on them skiis. That snow stings.