need recomendation on tires

[ibnole]

I have a 2000 Boxster 76,000 miles has road noise and would like to know what are the best tires to limit noise. don't think it is bearings but not sure how would you tell difference? email ibnole@comcast.net

[BoxsterSbob]

I recently replaced the OEM Yokohama's with Michelin Pilot Sport Ribs. The Michelin's are much quieter. I think it's a much nicer experience. They also grip extremely well in the wet. On the downside-my gas mileage dropped a bit, about .5 to 1 MPG (depending on the weather). Price wise they seemed to be just about the same as the Yokohama's.



Check-out the link for more.


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Sport+Rib



good luck

[kabel]

the round ones are the quietest.

[eightsandaces]

I also have the Pilot sports which I like very well. I purchased KUMHO tires for the Fiat (best I could find in the size) and I'm impressed. I'll certainly consider them in the replacement mix when the time comes.

[jwade]

Pilot sport ribs are what I went with a couple years ago.

Today I remembered why....WOW what an awesome day here in Clarksville. I had an appointment in Paris, Tn just past Kentucky Lake. After the meeting, I hustled the car through some twisties that run through Land Between the Lakes on my way back home.

The Pilots RIP!! Great grip and I had to push the car very hard to break the back end away in some corners. Michelin's are great tires!

The suspension is great as-is, but had my heart pounding there for couple seconds while on the edge and I thought maybe now I should seriosly look into the M030 suspension and realize what some others on this board already know??

[Lobo1186]

i know quiet is a personal opinion... but i like my dunlop z1 star specs. they are uber sticky and in my opinion very quiet

[Quickurt]

Originally Posted by eightsandaces

I also have the Pilot sports which I like very well. I purchased KUMHO tires for the Fiat (best I could find in the size) and I'm impressed. I'll certainly consider them in the replacement mix when the time comes.

I have Kumhos on my DD and so does Wifey. They have all been quiet, round, smooth, stayed in balance and lasted quite well. OEM Bridgstones on my CX7 lasted 38k, replaced with Goodyear Response Edge, were nice but only lasted 37k. Kumhos have 46k and are still looking strong and are still much more quiet than either of the other sets.
I have Sumitoma HTR ZIII on my 987 with 2k and they are very quiet and smooth. Enough so that Wifey noticed on the first drive.

[dallison]

anything new will be much quieter