Greetings from Portland

[Bush Pilot]

If I change my Avatar name to Bush_Pilot_Girl will I get this level of support too?

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by Bush Pilot

If I change my Avatar name to Bush_Pilot_Girl will I get this level of support too?

It's worth a shot.

(BTW, I salute a fellow pilot, although I haven't slipped the surly bonds of Earth in a while. However, a friend just completed an RV-12, and I'm looking forward to going up with him soon.)

[husker boxster]

The correct answer depends on how you intend to drive your Box and what priorities are important to you. There are specific tires that are designed for vastly different needs - high performance, high mileage, all-season (rain?), etc. Everyone drives their cars differently and buying an all-season tire when you needed a high performance tire (or vice versa) will result in a lot of unhappy driving or an expensive 2nd trip to the tire store.

For example, I have 2 987Ss that live entirely different lives. My Cayman is a DE and show car in the summer and my 'winter beater'. I use high performance tires in the summer, drive to the track, and use those same tires on the track. Plus I have camber dialed into it, so inside tire wear is accelerated. Michelin Sport Cup 2s would be the best tire for the track, but would wear out too quickly driving to the track along with the camber. So I look for bargain HP tires since I go thru them faster than normal. Currently have a set of Yokohoma's on that are just a touch below Continentals but I got them for $750 (before all the extra costs). The .5 sec I lose per lap to a Conti is worth it to my wallet. And in the winter I put a set of Blizzaks on and go anywhere as long as the snow isn't > 4".

My Box LE is my nice weather spring to fall car. I do fun runs with her. Comfort and tire mileage are more important for her. Oddly enough, I have a set of Yoko's on her too. I was impressed with them on my Cayman so I bought another set when the Box needed tires.

I would suggest going to TireRack.com and search for tires for your 00 Box. You'll be given a myriad of options and can determine which brand fits your requirements. There are also comments from buyers but they can be confusing - 1st says they're the greatest and the next comment says they're the worst. But they provide data pts.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

I would suggest going to TireRack.com and search for tires for your 00 Box. You'll be given a myriad of options and can determine which brand fits your requirements. There are also comments from buyers but they can be confusing - 1st says they're the greatest and the next comment says they're the worst. But they provide data pts.

As a matter of fact, after hours of comparisons at TireRack, I've narrowed it down to a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus. All season, which I think should be perfect for year-round driving in Oregon. $689.96 for a set, not too bad. After they're mounted and balanced I will of course make sure to get an alignment.

I had to laugh at some of the review comments on various tires, such as the one by a guy who chose Riken Raptors because of the "cool tread pattern." And they accuse women of being concerned with frivolous stuff?

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

I would suggest going to TireRack.com and search for tires for your 00 Box. You'll be given a myriad of options and can determine which brand fits your requirements. There are also comments from buyers but they can be confusing - 1st says they're the greatest and the next comment says they're the worst. But they provide data pts.

I took your advice and spent several hours at TireRack comparing tires. I narrowed it down to the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus All Season, which should be a good tire for year-round driving in Oregon. $689.96, not too bad. They'll be here tomorrow, and I'm having Discount Tire in Gresham mount and balance them. They don't do alignments, unfortunately, but they said they'll recommend another shop that can.

I had to laugh at some of the review comments at TireRack, such as the guy who chose a set of Riken Raptors because it had a "cool tread pattern." And to think women are accused of being concerned with frivolous stuff.

(BTW, this is the second iteration of this reply. When I posted the first one yesterday I got a message advising that it would need a moderator's approval, even though it was almost identical to this one. Something out of whack with the forum config, possibly.)

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

I took your advice and spent several hours at TireRack comparing tires. I narrowed it down to the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus All Season, which should be a good tire for year-round driving in Oregon. $689.96, not too bad. They'll be here tomorrow, and I'm having Discount Tire in Gresham mount and balance them. They don't do alignments, unfortunately, but they said they'll recommend another shop that can.

I had to laugh at some of the review comments at TireRack, such as the guy who chose a set of Riken Raptors because it had a "cool tread pattern." And to think women are accused of being concerned with frivolous stuff.

(BTW, this is my second iteration of this reply. When I posted the first one yesterday I got a message advising that it would need a moderator's approval, even though it was almost identical to this one. Something out of whack with the forum config, possibly.)

I usually buy from Discount Tire which tends to have decent prices on Michelins, which I have been getting. My local indie Porsche shop will take delivery of Tire Rack tires and mount them and of course they will also do an alignment. It is worth finding an independent shop that works on Porsches. I have had my 2001 S now for 11 years with no big issues, but the shop I use charges less than my Toyota dealer. Check your local PCA chapter for a good shop. You may need one some day so better to have an idea on where to go if something were ever to go wrong. Just my 2 cents. And those are nice tires from what I have heard, enjoy!

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by BruceH

I usually buy from Discount Tire which tends to have decent prices on Michelins, which I have been getting. My local indie Porsche shop will take delivery of Tire Rack tires and mount them and of course they will also do an alignment. It is worth finding an independent shop that works on Porsches. I have had my 2001 S now for 11 years with no big issues, but the shop I use charges less than my Toyota dealer. Check your local PCA chapter for a good shop. You may need one some day so better to have an idea on where to go if something were ever to go wrong. Just my 2 cents. And those are nice tires from what I have heard, enjoy!

I've heard good things about Marque Motors in Portland. They work on Porsches only. I plan to do as much as I can myself, but it would be nice to have a shop I can rely on when I get in over my head, or when I'd rather leave it to someone else. I'll take a run over there and check out Marque's operation.

Can't wait to get the new tires on. I can't imagine how it could handle any better than it does with the Toyo tires, but I guess we'll see.

[husker boxster]

Good choice on the Conti DWS 06. Good all around tire for mileage, rain, and dry. BTW, Discount Tire will match TireRack prices. Good way to put a few bucks in your local tire store's pocket and build a relationship.

I have to admit I've refused to buy a set of tires because the tread pattern was ugly. Never thought of myself as petty, but if the shoe fits...

TireRack was having a blowout sale on Yoko's for my Cayman. I think it was to clear out the old version to make room for a new one. I went to Discount Tire to see if they'd match TR - that's how I started the conversation. Sales guy said yes. I handed him a note with the sizes and price. He thought I was lying and said he had to verify. I wasn't surprised and said go ahead. His eyes about popped out of his head when my prices came up. It was so low he said he had to get the mgr's approval. He brings the mgr out to look, who looks uncomfortable but after a min of mental calculations says yes they'd match. They prob made some of it back on the installation and disposal.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

Can't wait to get the new tires on. I can't imagine how it could handle any better than it does with the Toyo tires, but I guess we'll see.

Okay, I'm a believer. The new Contis are quieter and feel more surefooted than the Toyos. Smoother ride, too. A guy at Discount Tire told me I couldn't have picked a better all-season tire for the Boxster for under a grand. Nice to hear, considering I bought the Contis somewhere else.

[Gilles]

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