Gorsh Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Is it only me who got Goodyears on a new Boxster? Anyone get anything other than Pirelli? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Joseph Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Mine is on Pirellis. They seem fine, although I haven't driven in the wet yet (or maybe ever!). That said, Pirelli seems to get the thumbs down from some contributors, not sure why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temporarychicken Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Pirelli P-zero in Porsche N0 fitment are excellent all round on 20" wheels. Nice and quiet, very comfortable, and grip so hard in the dry that the tread blocks roll over. That said, I have no idea what the Goodyears are like as I've not had them. The thing with tyres is to buy whatever is the best deal at the time you need them. Brand loyalty is not a good idea as there is new stuff coming out all the time from different manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTB981 Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 I have Pirelli P-zero and the rears have lasted 2 years, 10,500 miles. They showed signs of cracking on the sidewalls several months ago when the wheels were redone by Excel. Due to all the issues I had with the wheels I wonder whether they were actually new tyres as the wheels had been swapped....... Porsche did not recommend mixing brands front and rear (wanted Eagles) so would only fit complete set of a different brand. Their prices were £60 per wheel more than local outlets. In the end I went with Kwik Fit and stuck with Pirelli so I only have to get 2. £429 all in fitted and balanced for 2 rears 20" and I will oversee the operation......... Plan on changing this time next year, hopefully fronts may last until then....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 P-Zeros here too (on 20's) and have no issues with them either. Again not had chance to compare but I've no reason to complain either. Wear well too - rears managed about 20k. Fronts still going at 24k. The rim protectors seem to be relatively effective too for the odd minor rub against the kerb (thankfully!) I purchased online then got the OPC to fit as I don't trust the local lot with my wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTB981 Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 20K on the rears ? I just double checked mine correctly per MOT guidelines. They are deffo borderline at 10,500 niles. Both rears have worn unevenly, the outer tread being at the limit while the rest of the tyre fine. First 2700 miles were as a demo car so maybe that`s it ? Remainder of tyre would definitely be good for 20k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 7 hours ago, GTB981 said: 20K on the rears ? I just double checked mine correctly per MOT guidelines. They are deffo borderline at 10,500 niles. Both rears have worn unevenly, the outer tread being at the limit while the rest of the tyre fine. First 2700 miles were as a demo car so maybe that`s it ? Remainder of tyre would definitely be good for 20k. Yep - maybe the first 19k were driving Ms Daisy! I can't comment for how the wear will go for the next 20k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1HA Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 Resurrecting this thread. Looking at tyre options for 20” Boxster s wheels. 235 and 265 35 R29’s. Are the Eagle F1’s still a favourite or are the Michelin PS4’s now the best out there? Not needed quite yet but recent health check reports 4mm tread all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted February 1, 2020 Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 32 minutes ago, F1HA said: Resurrecting this thread. Looking at tyre options for 20” Boxster s wheels. 235 and 265 35 R29’s. Are the Eagle F1’s still a favourite or are the Michelin PS4’s now the best out there? Not needed quite yet but recent health check reports 4mm tread all round. I think the Eagles are fine and I suspect cheaper too, I've had no problems with them gripwise etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEZ 9815 Posted February 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 I was very pleased with the Good Years, had my 2nd set last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 I found the Goodyears are pretty much on par with Michelins in the dry and slightly better in the wet. The big difference was I only got 6000 miles out of Michelins on the rear compared to over 10,000 with the Goodyears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 I’m amazed Rick, I thought it was the contrary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 It may be different on a track but I didn't notice any reduction in grip moving from Michelin PS2's to Goodyear AS2's on the road. During the time I had the car, went through 2 sets of PS2's and 2 sets of AS2's (the latter lasted much longer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1HA Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Anyone run Toyo or nankang on their 981? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, F1HA said: Anyone run Toyo or nankang on their 981? Odd question - why do you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1HA Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, RBD914 v2 said: Odd question - why do you ask? Friend runs Toyos on a 987s and they are lovely to drive hard. Just don’t want to limit the options to the N rated big boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 I want to know why N rated Goodyear AS2’s are £70 more than Goodyear AS2’s. Is the only difference a mold with an added ‘N’? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 I thought it was the extra grip provided by the hens teeth in the compound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 I'm having Goodyear's fitted to the rear of my 981 tomorrow, The way I drive I'm not expecting to notice any difference in performance. I won't tell you how many miles I have done on the old set, but they are original.😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: I thought it was the extra grip provided by the hens teeth in the compound. Hens teeth and perhaps a sprinkling of N graded fairy dust? Why can't I fit any tyre I fancy like with other cars, don't care if it's capable of 177mph. My cars never going to get anywhere near that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3.2s Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Surely you can fit what tyres you like? Your car your tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, jason3.2s said: Surely you can fit what tyres you like? Your car your tyres. Alas not if you have a Porsche warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason3.2s Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Will that sway you when thinking about renewing your warranty? Take it your car was purchased from an OPC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 No, I bought 'skippy' off here. The previous owner had paid for the extended warranty and then sold it a few months later. If the car was reliable, I wouldn't pay £1400 for 2 more years. It's reassuring to have with a used car you don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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