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Old 07-27-2010, 02:36 PM   #1
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I don't understand why people only get 10K miles out of a set of tires. Granted, I've only had my Boxster S for three months, but based on what I can tell these RE050As should last 15K to 20K miles. Plus, I've got three four track days on them already.
FWIW, I run zero toe all around and have maxed negative camber on an otherwise stock car.
Everyone here has a different driving style.
Some people's driving styles are easier on tires than other people's driving styles.

When and where you drive, the road surfaces, road temperatures, tire pressures, and lots of other things can affect longevity of the tires.

Since you and I both live here in Colorado, just a couple of towns apart from each other, we could have a closer comparison, than us trying to compare to someone in Maine, Las Vegas, or Toronto and their tire wear.

Also, I've done several track days at HPR on my tires, and I'm not sure if you're taken your car out there yet. If you haven't, then our wear can't be compared against each other at all.

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Old 07-28-2010, 04:40 AM   #2
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Toyo T1R's

I wouldn't buy them again. They aren't terrible at anything, but aren't great either. Probably not a bad tire for the budget minded.
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:25 AM   #3
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I have an 03 Boxster it had Pilot Sport PS2 on all 4 the right rear got punctured and as a emergecy and because in the area I was it was the only tire available for the rear. Primwell 255/40ZR17 94w not porrshe rated. IT was louder than the original but even with the tread mismatch it did not up set the car cornering. Yesterday I finally got all four the same. I installed Continental Sport contact 2 N2. they are auwful and I'm changing back to the Pilot Sport PS2 as soon as possible. Unless some one has a better option they know really handles better.
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Old 07-28-2010, 06:00 AM   #4
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Everyone here has a different driving style.
Some people's driving styles are easier on tires than other people's driving styles.

When and where you drive, the road surfaces, road temperatures, tire pressures, and lots of other things can affect longevity of the tires.

Since you and I both live here in Colorado, just a couple of towns apart from each other, we could have a closer comparison, than us trying to compare to someone in Maine, Las Vegas, or Toronto and their tire wear.

Also, I've done several track days at HPR on my tires, and I'm not sure if you're taken your car out there yet. If you haven't, then our wear can't be compared against each other at all.

BC.
BC, you make some good points. I have two track days so far at HPR. However, to say, "If you haven't (done several track days at HPR), then our wear can't be compared against each other at all" is a bit of a stretch. That track is easier on tires than Pueblo IMO. Additionally, I likely drive more than you. Also, I don't know a whole lot of people that drive harder within legal limits than I.
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