2007 Boxster S - need tire recommendation.

[Bill Richardson]

Need to replace the tires on my Boxster. Car used primarily on street in good weather.

1) what options do I have other than going OEM?
2) do I really need to go N rating?
3) will probably buy via TireRack - suggestions on who to have mount them?

Thanks.

Bill Richardson

[Zana Uilani Anderson]

Kuhmos (sp?) anyone can mount them. I bought mine thru tire rack.com and my local discount tire was very happy to put them on for me.

Zana u Anderson
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[Beau "Riddler" Rogers]

Bill,

Below is from Franz, who used to be a Dunlop sales rep and now runs a
high-performance car dealership in Phoenix, AZ.

"I still like the Hankook V12 Evos for a great value tire for the
performance that you get. However, the new Michelin pilot super sport is by
far the best tire out there. No, I wouldn't worry about the "N" rating. -FF"

Do you get Excellence Magazine? The last issue had a nice article in the
back about tires, what all the numbers mean, and some considerations when
buying replacement tires.

If you don't have Excellence and will be at the drive tomorrow, I'll bring
my copy for you to read, and if not, can scan and e-mail you the article.

Beau

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[Jeremy Rosenberger]

Hi Bill,

1. I've been using Sumitomo HTR Z III's on my 2005 Boxster, and I've
been very happy with them, especially for the price. They've done well
for me at the track, on the autocross courses, and of course driving on
the street. At one point I bought a set of wheels that had some
Continentals with some life left in them--I believe they were
ContiSportContacts--and those seemed reasonable as well, although I
replaced them with my familiar Sumis when they were used up. Of course
there are a bunch of other tires that fit these cars, and everyone seems
to have their favorites...

2. The last 55K miles on my Boxster have been driven with non-N-rated
tires, and I have yet to observe any ill effects. (Others who have
observed my driving may disagree ;-)

3. I'm pretty new around here, so I don't have any firsthand experience.
However, back in Colorado, there was a tire shop that sold the Sumis at
a price comparable to the Tire Rack's--so I'll bet there are local deals
to be had as well. Hillside Tire and Bob Jones Tire are both owned
and/or operated by PCA members, and Foothill Tire Pros has sponsored a
few of our events, so these might be good places to start.

Enjoy your Boxster!

Cheers,
Jeremy

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