Tires make a difference

[BoxsterSteve]

The Boxster had its tires replaced right before its winter sleep.
I had the worn out Bridgestone S02a rubber replaced, as the rears were nearly totally bald at the inside edges and howled mercilessly at speed.
The fronts weren't worn too badly, but they were 8 years old, and I figured it was about time.
The car was shod with a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports, for two reasons.
Firstly, they were rated very favourably on Tirerack and other sites, and secondly, I have a retired uncle that had an unused set of tire coupons that had to be used before year's end.
Nothing better than a roughly 25% discount on a set of premium tires. That and another $70 rebate directly from Michelin too.
Sadly, I'll have to wait until the spring to report on new tire awesomeness.

[Luv2Box]

Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve

The Boxster had its tires replaced right before its winter sleep.
I had the worn out Bridgestone S02a rubber replaced, as the rears were nearly totally bald at the inside edges and howled mercilessly at speed.
The fronts weren't worn too badly, but they were 8 years old, and I figured it was about time.
The car was shod with a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports, for two reasons.
Firstly, they were rated very favourably on Tirerack and other sites, and secondly, I have a retired uncle that had an unused set of tire coupons that had to be used before year's end.
Nothing better than a roughly 25% discount on a set of premium tires. That and another $70 rebate directly from Michelin too.
Sadly, I'll have to wait until the spring to report on new tire awesomeness.

There is one thing better and that's winning a set of PSS which I did in the Werk's Facebook photo contest. I had been using Hankook and Sumitomo tires due to cost but these PSS are all they are cracked up to be. Ride quality, low noise and superb handling with the best warranty and customer service around. When the rears wear out this time I won't pinch pennies and I'll replace with a new set. You'll have fun with these.

[Fintro11]

Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve

The Boxster had its tires replaced right before its winter sleep.
I had the worn out Bridgestone S02a rubber replaced, as the rears were nearly totally bald at the inside edges and howled mercilessly at speed.
The fronts weren't worn too badly, but they were 8 years old, and I figured it was about time.
The car was shod with a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports, for two reasons.
Firstly, they were rated very favourably on Tirerack and other sites, and secondly, I have a retired uncle that had an unused set of tire coupons that had to be used before year's end.
Nothing better than a roughly 25% discount on a set of premium tires. That and another $70 rebate directly from Michelin too.
Sadly, I'll have to wait until the spring to report on new tire awesomeness.

they are awesome, we got a little bit of snow here for a day and i could not resist giving them a try in the snow haha was surprised i was able to make it up the hill and down the road to the store and back no problem at all been driving on them all winter the lowest has been about 0 - 4 celsius

[stephen wilson]

Originally Posted by Fintro11

they are awesome, we got a little bit of snow here for a day and i could not resist giving them a try in the snow haha was surprised i was able to make it up the hill and down the road to the store and back no problem at all been driving on them all winter the lowest has been about 0 - 4 celsius

Are you talking about Super Sports in the snow ? I couldn't get out of my drive, and I would want to be driving around in traffic on them. It may be that they are brand new? Even the wet performance drops once you get to half tread depth.

[BoxsterSteve]

Fintro is from coastal BC, and gets weather likely very similar to Seattle. Me on the other hand, typically get hammered pretty well all winter.
Except this year. We're having a green Christmas this year with temps around 10-14C. Thanks, El Niño!

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

Are you talking about Super Sports in the snow ? I couldn't get out of my drive, and I would want to be driving around in traffic on them. It may be that they are brand new? Even the wet performance drops once you get to half tread depth.

[Fintro11]

Originally Posted by BoxsterSteve

Fintro is from coastal BC, and gets weather likely very similar to Seattle. Me on the other hand, typically get hammered pretty well all winter.
Except this year. We're having a green Christmas this year with temps around 10-14C. Thanks, El Niño!

Yeah this is about as much snow as we get here on the Island, by chance while I was taking this photo two kids spun out trying to drift around the corner haha