Tire opinion sought....

[ekam]

Cheap out on tires on a Porsche is like wearing an Armani suit with sandals.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by ekam

Cheap out on tires on a Porsche is like wearing an Armani suit with sandals.

Exactly. That's why it's either the Mich or Good and not Sumi's again. These are the two most expensive options. I went with a set of Sumi ZR II or some such a year and 10k ago to get me home from L.A. because that's what was right there on the shelf. Lots of noise now and inside edge bald.

For comparison to help decide, I do not track it but do step on it and keep my RPMs up. Last winter I went all winter with the Sumi's and really had no problem as I do drive sensibly in wet and freezing weather and on the worst days I just bring my Ranger 4x4 home and leave the PB at the shop. It's just 15 minutes away.

[Mark_T]

Originally Posted by ekam

Cheap out on tires on a Porsche is like wearing an Armani suit with sandals.

I don't agree with that. Inexpensive tires are not necessarily crappy tires. There are some excellent low cost options out there, and the biggest sticker price is no guarantee of the best tire.

There are a few tire threads on the forum where members have posted their experiences with various tires ( Yeah, I know, shocking, but do a search if you don't believe me!) Less expensive tires like the Hankooks and Coopers have been given some very high praise.

[TeamOxford]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

Less expensive tires like the Hankooks and Coopers have been given some very high praise.

Coming up on 12K miles on my Cooper RS-3s. Great performance, low noise level, and wear is excellent.

TO