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Old 04-25-2018, 01:54 PM   #1
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I purchased my Boxster 2004 with 29K miles March 31. Lots of road noise and just above tread specification on the tires. Yesterday changed the Yokohama's with Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Drove in to work today - noticed less road noise and looking forward to the ride home - probably go the long way Rick
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Old 04-25-2018, 02:08 PM   #2
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I am amazed when I see porsche’s With more than 5 years on their tires, my rears last 2 years and fronts 3 before they are done. That is with super sports
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Old 04-25-2018, 07:35 PM   #3
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Frankly, I was surprised that they were 11 years old. I agree, that had I known that I would not have driven as fast as I have! I actually decided to go with Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's all around. The reviews seem positive and I like the price (and treadwear rating) - I think they'll be unimpressed with my driving style (respectful to mildly aggressive ).

I hope this makes the ride better, I'll have an alignment done too ....
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Old 04-28-2018, 07:24 AM   #4
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My winter storage went wrong too. I didn't have any flat spots in the tires but I fired my car up for the first time after 5 months of sitting and everything seemed ok so I took it around the block and noticed a water trail going up my driveway when I came home. My coolant tank let loose so I took it into the shop to get it fixed so there was $1000.00 and they also checked my top to make sure that was ok and upon putting it down one of the motors that works the top failed so there was another $700.00. Hopefully the rest of this year gets better...
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Old 04-28-2018, 07:32 AM   #5
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I bought a 993 with 10 year old tires. It passed a PPI. By the time I got home (a 1700 mile trip!) the rears were down to the belts and the fronts were badly cupped. The car shook when decelerating. Live and learn.
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