Mich Pilot Sport's used for all season? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

SeaNile · 10-29-2005, 05:57 PM

My new to me 2002 S needs new rear tires, they are 240/55 17 zr Pilot sport. Will these get me anywhere during the winter months in the Philadelphia area? Won't be going out in the snow but will be driving (slowly) during the winter months. Really don't want to get a winter set of tires.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

--JK

AUDIOGUY · 10-29-2005, 06:20 PM

If I remember, your 2002 S doesnt have PSM which may be a little bit more of a challenge when it comes time for winter use. I have had Pilot sports on a few cars and they were average in light snow. By no means good or even close to a Blizzak type tire. I believe there is a Pilot Sport All-Season version that may work for you. I am sure someone here has some recommendations for a decent performing and accomodating winter tire.

Just for kicks check out Tirerack.com to see if there are any new Performance/allseason choices.

Best of luck,
Joe
01S
Triple Black

Brucelee · 10-30-2005, 04:01 AM

If you have no intention of doing snow, those Pilots will be find.

Bizzaks are good for real snow, but you have to stick to light snow as the ground clearance with get you.

SeaNile · 10-30-2005, 08:33 AM

No PSM so I do have to be careful. Just wanted to makes sure these would be OK in winter months but not snow per se. Beautiful day here today and getting ready to drop the top and go for a cruise.

Thanks for the help.

--JK

Onad · 10-30-2005, 12:09 PM

I've been having the same debate regarding tires. I have an 03 with PSM and I've been hearing that the summer pilots are dangerous below 45 degrees. I plan to drive in the winter- but not in any sort of snow. I've been wondering if I should try and get through the winter with the Summer Pilots, buy a dedicated set of winter tires, or purchase the Pilot All Season tires. Since the DC area only has about 3 months of real winter- it's hard for me to rationalize winter tires, but the all-season Pilots (assuming the handling trade off isn't too much) makes sense.

So to my question:

Bruce- When you say the Pilots will be okay, are you refering to Pilot All Season or the stock Summer Pilots?

rboutin · 10-30-2005, 12:10 PM

I wouldn't drive in any amount of snow. I had them on my Saab and had serious traction issues in even the lightest of snow.

randy

Brucelee · 10-30-2005, 01:14 PM

Depends on the tire. Some summer tires are even treacherous in the rain.

Tire Rack has a nice rating system for its tires. I would check there. for your answer.

I was referring to the all-season Pilots in my earlier reply.