Need new street tires for the Box

[Ebell914]

My Continental AWS's are pretty darn good...and they even have a 50k (well, 25k since you can't rotate them) warranty.

[mnc-i]

mgfranz,

I've been using Sumitomo HTR Z IIs & IIIs since I purchased my 1999 Boxster in 2009.
HTR Z IIIs are 300 AA A for tread wear, traction & temp.
Right now I have HTR Z IIs. They are 360 A A.

It doesn't rain much here in Central Texas so a 360 rating for tread wear seems pretty good to me.

My car has well over 216800 miles, and I put the last 112000 miles on since Sep 2009.

I tend to get about 16000 miles out of the rear tires and around twice that with the front tires.

I purchase thru TireRack and I cannot beat the price.

I am no expert and I do not track my car, but I have been very pleased with HTR Zs.

MNC-I

[Alfieg23]

I agree with jb92563. My Hankook Ventus V12's are excellent, wet or dry. Did I mention that they are also VERY reasonably priced?

[jsceash]

Originally Posted by Alfieg23

I agree with jb92563. My Hankook Ventus V12's are excellent, wet or dry. Did I mention that they are also VERY reasonably priced?

I have to agree with them, I just got a set in June about very please so far

[Teddyonine]

Originally Posted by mnc-i

mgfranz,

I've been using Sumitomo HTR Z IIs & IIIs since I purchased my 1999 Boxster in 2009.
HTR Z IIIs are 300 AA A for tread wear, traction & temp.
Right now I have HTR Z IIs. They are 360 A A.

It doesn't rain much here in Central Texas so a 360 rating for tread wear seems pretty good to me.

My car has well over 216800 miles, and I put the last 112000 miles on since Sep 2009.

I tend to get about 16000 miles out of the rear tires and around twice that with the front tires.

I purchase thru TireRack and I cannot beat the price.




I am no expert and I do not track my car, but I have been very pleased with HTR Zs.

MNC-I

I agree on the Sumitomos. Replaced my Pilots withe HTR Z II and have no complaints at all. try Tire Rack- can't beat the price.

[schnellman]

I agree Tire Rack has some great prices and some great tires with very, very fast delivery. However, I do question some of their "expert" advice. Yesterday I was chatting with one of their tire "experts." I want to go from a 255/40 17 to a 275/40 17 on the back of my Box. He said it would scrub because the 275 would be -- get this -- SEVEN inches taller than the 255. Think he needs a little more training before turning him loose on customers.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by Ebell914

My Continental AWS's are pretty darn good...and they even have a 50k (well, 25k since you can't rotate them) warranty.

I have the same tires and like them, however they seem to flat spot from sitting for just a few days. Do you experience the same thing ? It only takes about a mile of driving and they are fine, first tires I've had that do this.

[MitchSF]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

I have the same tires and like them, however they seem to flat spot from sitting for just a few days. Do you experience the same thing ? It only takes about a mile of driving and they are fine, first tires I've had that do this.

I have them on my A5 and on the Boxster. I noticed the same thing on both cars.

[flaps10]

have them on the front of my e46 and also notice the out of round condition for a mile or so. My car sits for weeks at a time though, since I typically ride a motorcycle to work.

As mentioned, they run true in a mile or so. I'm actually quite happy with the all weather grip (as we seem to get ALL weather around here) and they are quiet.

[rdass623]

khoumo asx's on my boxy are doing real well, great on both the dry and wet. they are inexpensive and perform really well. of course there are better handling tires but i think these are about the best bang for your buck out there.