Tires For Boxster S - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

jfmillr · 03-11-2005, 11:14 AM

I run the Michelin PS2's and they are great. I have 225' in the front and 275's in the back. Very nice gripping tires. They seem to respond very well in dry or wet conditions. The michelins will cost you a little more but beleive me they are worth it! The added cost should give you some additional lifespan on tires as long as you dont abuse the rubber.

I did have Continental tires on the car when the car was first aquired and it was like night and day, the difference, between a good and not so good tire on our cars.

When it comes to the rubber on your rims dont compromise unless you are going to abuse your rubber. Then you might want a less expensive tire since you will be changing them fairly often.

Perfectlap · 03-11-2005, 05:03 PM

Anyone have the Toyo RA-1?
They had a great review in Grassroot Motorsports. Not far from R compound peformance and very good durability/driveability on street.
(Strictly for Summer use)

aramati · 03-11-2005, 06:30 PM

The AutoX in San Diego is on Saturday 3/26. Please forgive me; it was senior moment!

Brucelee · 03-11-2005, 06:55 PM

Thanks! very much!

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Originally Posted by aramati

The AutoX in San Diego is on Saturday 3/26. Please forgive me; it was senior moment!

Adam · 03-12-2005, 10:44 AM

Is it possible to throw on 235/275 rubber on my 18" rims? If so, why don't more people do this?

NoElise · 03-12-2005, 10:46 AM

I have a 2001 S with standard 17s, 205-50-17f, 255-40-17r. I will be putting new tires on very soon and everyone has high regards for the PS2s. I have checked Michelin's site, but they don't show that tire in my size. Does anyone know if they do make them in my size? Thanks!

Perfectlap · 03-12-2005, 03:49 PM

check tiresavings.com you can check availble models by tire size.

jfmillr · 03-13-2005, 08:07 PM

Adam,

a long time ago I put 235/40X18 tires (in the front)on the car and it WILL rub with them on....and it will significantly decrease your steering radius. I ultimatly after 1 week of dring that way went back to the 225's....I did however like and stay with 275's in the rear. No rubbing trouble there....

NoElise · 03-14-2005, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

check tiresavings.com you can check availble models by tire size.

They don't make the PS2s for the 17s. Any other recommendations? I was thinking of the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. Thanks.

racer_d · 01-25-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Anyone have the Toyo RA-1?
They had a great review in Grassroot Motorsports. Not far from R compound peformance and very good durability/driveability on street.
(Strictly for Summer use)

Toyo RA-1s are R comp tires. I bought a set for my Boxster. I ran them for 2 seasons on my 911. Really good overall tires for AX and DE. NOT as sticky as Victoracers, V710s, Hoosiers or Avons but better than MPSCs and the rest.

They had a better life span than my Victoracers, but only by 2-4 track days, or 5-6 autocrosses. Yes, I am hard on my tires