Best tires

[MWS]

To qutote someone: "it's not the age, it's the mileage." For me (at least tire wise) age gets me way before miles...well maybe that's also true in other aspects too. Sigh.

Regarding the OP question...asking what the best tire is like inquiring as to the best food. It depends on the desire and expectation. Value for money is a completely different subject.

[Cunningr]

Originally Posted by MWS

To qutote someone: "it's not the age, it's the mileage." For me (at least tire wise) age gets me way before miles...well maybe that's also true in other aspects too. Sigh.

Regarding the OP question...asking what the best tire is like inquiring as to the best food. It depends on the desire and expectation. Value for money is a completely different subject.

You got that right!

For me though never cheap out on tires or brakes. Its the only direct contact between you the road and stopping!

I think you need to decide on your goal as mentioned, and decide on whats best one. For me i only drive Fridays and weekends and not in rain. I like grip! Good luck. If you dont like your choice you can always change em they will wear out.

[Boxstard]

Originally Posted by MWS

To qutote someone: "it's not the age, it's the mileage." For me (at least tire wise) age gets me way before miles...well maybe that's also true in other aspects too. Sigh.

You need to take your car out of garage and drive it more often!

[thom4782]

Running BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE760 SPORT. They last fairly long. Perfectly good for running around town and countryside. Bridgestone offers even longer lasting models for Boxsters.

[rfuerst911sc]

It's not so much the brand but more the tread wear rating . Generally speaking sticky performance street tires will have a tread wear rating of 200 - 280 . While a tire designed to last longer will have a rating of 300 and higher , the higher the # the longer it will last ( in theory ) . But as you go higher on wear rating you start to lose grip/performance that is where the trade off takes place . You also have to consider how many miles a year do you drive ? I'd rather wear out a set of tires than have them expire due to build date . I think most " experts " will say tires should be replaced about every 5 years due to age , UV exposure , cracking/checking etc. but I know most people go much longer . Good luck with your tire search .

[kk2002s]

Try using simple math as a guide.
Good long lasting all season passenger tire 60,000 miles
Typical base line for daily driver @ 12000 miles/year = 5 years to reach end of tire by mileage and close to time as well

How many of us are putting 12000 miles a year on their boxster at this point?
I did the first 2 years as my daily but now it is closer to 5-6k
so that = 10 years on a long wearing tire
So a good high perf summer gets around 25k (That is high end) so that = 4-5 years.
So you could take 5 years of expected driving, divide by expected miles/year and that will give you an idea of what type of tire to buy (And if cold/slippery weather is involved)
I run my summers year round but it is dry only driving and with caution and pretty limited

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by thom4782

Running BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE760 SPORT. They last fairly long. Perfectly good for running around town and countryside. Bridgestone offers even longer lasting models for Boxsters.

This is a great tire I’ve been running for a year, good wear but trade off on traction. Next set will be a softer compound since I care more about traction, plus some water shedding in case I get caught in rain

[MWS]

Originally Posted by Boxstard

You need to take your car out of garage and drive it more often!

Yes...I know. I haven't even pulled the car cover or tender yet. In my defense, it's only 56F here now.

I should work out an arrangement with my neighbor who has a nice boat, which is still covered. Free use of Boxster for use of boat. Wonder if that would fly?

[Boxstard]

Originally Posted by MWS

Yes...I know. I haven't even pulled the car cover or tender yet. In my defense, it's only 56F here now.

I should work out an arrangement with my neighbor who has a nice boat, which is still covered. Free use of Boxster for use of boat. Wonder if that would fly?

I'm in Michigan and at 56F I'm driving with my top down! Drove through rain today, get a reminder to blow through those drain holes... wet carpet behind the seat.

No, boat won't fly but may float