Tires Matching (Front/Rear) - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

vipola · 07-05-2007, 11:12 AM

Hi, I am looking different brand of tires for my boxster 99. (17 inch)

I am Hesitating between Eagle F1 and Michelin Pilote Sport.

Both have good review from both, Eagle F1 are a little bit cheaper, seems to be better in the Rain, they have a nice look, but seems to be less durable. I am also familiar to Michelin Pilote Sport because that's what I use on my motorcycle (Actually it's Michelin Pilote Power that replaced the Pilote Sport)

So I was wondering if It could be good to put some EagleF1 on the front for the control in the rain, and to put some Michelin Pilote Sport at the Rear so they won't run out too fast. I don't care paying for a tire, but I would like it to least more than a few week/month.

Is missmaching front/rear tires like that is a really bad idea?

What do you think about those tires (Pilote Sport vs EagleF1)? Should I go all EagleF1 or all Michelin Pilote Sport? I am not someone who is racing in the rain anyway (Well I don't race the car at all, but I want to have a good control of it), but I may use the car as a everyday ride even in the rain. Is there a big difference between them? does Michelin Pilote sport really last longer than Eagle F1?

Thanks

rdancd816 · 07-05-2007, 11:23 AM

Mixing tires in that manner is not a good idea in terms of performance enhancement. Both brands you are evaluating are fine but overall performance will be compromised if mixed. This tire discussion could go on forever...I use Bridgestone Potenza SO-2A's and the wear and performance have been fine for my taste. They may not look as cool, as the tread pattern is not too agressive...but they are Porsche recommended and approved. Good hunting!

OldBlevins · 07-05-2007, 12:03 PM

What might make your decision easier is to check around and see if you can even get the F1s for the front. When I was checking I was told it would be a few months, and I checked several different local and online stores. If you do find them, please let me know where.

vipola · 07-05-2007, 12:12 PM

Well they seems to be available from tireRack.com

I am just really curious to know if Eagle F1 wear really faster than Michelin Pilote Sport ? If not I'll simply go with 4 of them, if they wear really faster due to their good wet adherence, I'll probably go for 4 michelin pilote race.

porschedude · 07-05-2007, 01:30 PM

I wouldn't mix the tires. I know Michelin Pilots wear out pretty fast but they have really good grip and handling. I don't know about the Eagles but choose a tire with at least AA traction and A for temp. I think the tire wear rating goes from 180 and up. You can check out tirerack for reviews. If cost is not an issue, go with Pirelli P Zero (mine really sticks on the road) or Michelin Pilots. I heard Bridgestone Potenza is also good.

OldBlevins · 07-05-2007, 01:40 PM

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"Well they seems to be available from tireRack.com"

Interesting. When I look at the F1 GS-D3 in a 205/50ZR17 at tirerack, it says under Estimated Availability "Back Order". If you do decide to get them and tirerack has them, could you pm me? Thanks.

07-05-2007, 01:35 PM

GS-D3's have 280 treadwear vs. PS2 220, so the Goodyears should last longer.

I myself was going to just run my Conti's with GS-D3's out back, but later learned that DE's prohibit mixing of tires. They want the same model on all fours. The Conti's I have are 280 treadwear also, but they are a bit vague. They're very good for DD, but I want something more aggresive and communicative.