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thstone · 04-23-2013, 08:12 PM

+1 to Topless' recommendations.

17" wheels with those tire sizes are the best way to go. Lots of grip but more affordable than 18" or 19" setups. Definitely run a good street tire to start like a Hankook R-S3, Kumho Ectsa XS, or Bridgestone RE-11, then get the car aligned for the track and move up to an R-Comp like a Nitto NT-01 or a Toyo R888.

A Boxster with a track alignment is very drivable on the street, but with that much neg camber the inside portion of the tires (especially the rears) will wear fairly fast.

04-23-2013, 08:12 PM	#4
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	+1 to Topless' recommendations. 17" wheels with those tire sizes are the best way to go. Lots of grip but more affordable than 18" or 19" setups. Definitely run a good street tire to start like a Hankook R-S3, Kumho Ectsa XS, or Bridgestone RE-11, then get the car aligned for the track and move up to an R-Comp like a Nitto NT-01 or a Toyo R888. A Boxster with a track alignment is very drivable on the street, but with that much neg camber the inside portion of the tires (especially the rears) will wear fairly fast. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor