What Tires are you running on your Boxster

[fatmike]

Originally Posted by Topdown986

I live in Alabama and take frequent trips to Florida so not really wanting a harsh or noisy tire but would like to keep performance in mind also the car will never see any snow but will see a lot of rain. Thanks and look forward to seeing what y'all prefer

Folks are just telling you what tires they are running. A lot of the suggestions on this thread are summer super high performance tires that trade road noise, harshness and wet traction for maximum dry grip.

Sounds like you want a summer performance tire, that is well behaved on the highway, doesn't wear too fast, and can handle the wet. Still a high performance tire. Research the Continental DW. (NOT the DWS which is a winter tire). I run them and would buy again.




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[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by fatmike

Research the Continental DW. (NOT the DWS which is a winter tire). I run them and would buy again./

Negative...DW is a "Max performance summer" tire and the DWS is an "Ultra high performance all season" tire. The DWS was the OEM tire on my 02 S. I bought a second set. They're decent all season tires. The are a lot of fun in the rain as you really need to work to break them loose, but the are very fun and predictable when you do.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by shadrach74

the DWS is an "Ultra high performance all season" tire..

Not directing this toward you... but there's an oxymoron from who ever put that in writing...
You are either: a high performance summer tire or a high peforming snow tire.
There is no "high" nor "ultra high peformance" to be found running a tire that attempts to do both winter and summer.

And imho these tires are risky over ice patches in anything approaching high peformance speeds and standard performance cornering/turning. It's really nothing more than a watered-down summer tire that is only marginally better than a pure summer tire in freezing temps. And by marginally I mean a very very small advantage over summer rubber.

If you value your Porsche and don't live in a climate with abrupt changes from cold to warm and back to cold within a single season, then these tires are more about convenience than safety. And even the worst snow tire is still decent in warm weather should a heat wave break out during the middle of winter.

[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Not directing this toward you... but there's an oxymoron from who ever put that in writing...
You are either: a high performance summer tire or a high peforming snow tire.
There is no "high" nor "ultra high peformance" to be found running a tire that attempts to do both winter and summer.

And imho these tires are risky over ice patches in anything approaching high peformance speeds and standard performance cornering/turning. It's really nothing more than a watered-down summer tire that is only marginally better than a pure summer tire in freezing temps. And by marginally I mean a very very small advantage over summer rubber.

If you value your Porsche and don't live in a climate with abrupt changes from cold to warm and back to cold within a single season, then these tires are more about convenience than safety. And even the worst snow tire is still decent in warm weather should a heat wave break out during the middle of winter.

So what you're saying is that a Blizzak or say a Hakkapeliitta R2 is the in the same class? As someone whose driven on both, I can say they are great winter tires, but not something I'd want to drive on full time. I disagree with your notion that it's either this or that with no in between. Tread compounds can be formulated across a great range (silly nomenclature notwithstanding). Summer tires are just that, good for a fairly narrow temp range and down right dangerous below certain temps. While DSWs et. al. are a bit noisy and lesser performing in the summer months in the spring and fall where the day starts at 30df and reaches 65df by late afternoon, what do you drive on?...Blizzaks? That would be a waste.

[BruceH]

Michelin Pilot Super Sports for a whole week now! Love then so far, smooth, quiet with lots of grip! I had Bridgestones before which I liked but the Michelin's made a noticeable difference in ride.

[Johnny Danger]

Anyone have experience with the Nitto Invo or NT05 ?

[Topless]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Anyone have experience with the Nitto Invo or NT05 ?

Spent time with both. NT-05 was not my favorite tire. Loud and melted off the back rims in 6 mos. I have a friend with a Z06 and he always runs Invos. They feel pretty good and he says they are good in the rain.

[rp17]

Yokohama Advan s4. No complaints

[barkinfool]

pilot super sports on '02 S after prior owner had dunlops which I didn't like very much & were pretty new on the back when bought (fronts were originals & old). Car is garage queen so I don't run in bad weather, but I think I'm getting ~ 50% more wear on the back than the dunlops & less sloughing / tire loss. Will get one of the michelin options when I replace the rears in the fall given performance of these beauties. Worth it imo.

[paintboy]

Michelin All Season Pilot run flats. I have the run flats because I am diabetic and don't want to get stranded out in the country.

[BDBoxster]

Originally Posted by paintboy

Michelin All Season Pilot run flats. I have the run flats because I am diabetic and don't want to get stranded out in the country.

what size on the front and rear?

[ekam]

Star Spec. Will consider Super Sports next.

[jotoole]

Conti DWS. Weather can be very unpredictable here, Sudden snow and/or ice storms Oct. thru April.
Drive the Boxster to work, about 20 miles each way, At least once per week during those months, unless
bad weather seems a sure thing, then it's the Camry. Boring can be a good thing in traffic.

[Highlow]

Falken 612 205 up front and Falken 912 255 in the back.

[Izman1000]

I'm running Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2s that were put on about a month ago. I tried a few others while looking for the right feel, and was very dissatisfied until I put the Michelins on.

Porsche makes a point of putting the "N" rating on just a few tires that they feel are spec'd appropriately for their vehicles. And in my humble opinion, putting these tires on made a huge positive difference.

[jmccjr]

Just put a set of Falken FK452's on the rear and they seem to stick to the pavement quite well when I get aggressive in the turns on the mountain roads. Was a bit nervous due to the low price but I am quite pleased.

[LAP1DOUG]

There is no ideal tire, it's like women's shoes - different ones for different occasions. Personally I am using:

Nitto NT-01 for dry track days
Conti Extreme Contact DW for wet track days (an awsome rain tire)
Hoosier A6 for auto-x
Dunlop StarSpec for general loafing around

[Fintro11]

Michelin Super Sports, I love these tires so far, on wet roads up here in Canada they handle just as well as in the dry. I had conti dw on my 944 i loved them as well but I think the Super sports are better cornering for sure.

[heliguy]

Michelin Pilot Sports. Replaced PS2's with them because they were cheaper and I don't race. They offer plenty of grip and hopefully will last about 35k.

[kashmir]

Michelin Super Sports