EagleStar Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just wondering on average (I know it all depends on how heavy your foot is and how you driver her) how long rear tyres last for mileage wise? I'm presuming with the engine nearer the back they tend to wear out a bit quicker than on front engined cars. I had a couple of Toyota MR2 years ago -please don't shoot me- and they ate tyres like anything. I regularly used to get through a set of Yokohama in less than 6,000 Miles. I may have been a bit more reckless in my youth however. Thanks for your comments. Just trying to plan for things in advance. EagleStar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 There is no correct answer for this. As you say depends on how heavy your right foot is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted May 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Makes sense. I guess I will find out in the coming weeks / months..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guvs Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 1 hour ago, EagleStar said: I'm presuming with the engine nearer the back they tend to wear out a bit quicker than on front engined cars. I would say (with sensible driving) same sort of life as any car, when you think about most Cars are front wheel drive with the engine up front over the drive wheels so same as a Boxster only back to front if that makes sense. Guvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted May 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Makes sense. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n585 Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just for a rough measure, 986 2.7 on 17", I had 10,000 miles out of a pair of rears - Pirelli PZero Rosso. Replaced with Michelin Pilot Sport 2's, which seemed to wear a bit slower. Of course it depends on driving style, and where you live. FYI Milton Keynes roundabouts eat front tyres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted May 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I bet the roundabouts are fun though! Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 By contrast on a 986 on 17" I had the best part of 20,000 miles out of a pair Continental Sport Contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted May 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Topbox said: By contrast on a 986 on 17" I had the best part of 20,000 miles out of a pair Continental Sport Contact That’s better than I used to get on my diesel VW Golf. I somehow get the feeling I won’t get near close on the 987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge50 Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Got 12,000 out of rear tyres on last Boxster - Michelins on current car -seem to be wearing a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Miles is one thing, but if it's a weekend car it can be age that can get them before tread depth. Mine are long overdue to change but still have several mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWardy Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 On 5/1/2018 at 9:58 PM, Topbox said: By contrast on a 986 on 17" I had the best part of 20,000 miles out of a pair Continental Sport Contact I got about 15k out of the same tyres, 987 on 18” rims. There was some wear left but grip had been lost due to age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMacdonald Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 I'm at 22K in my 986 on 16" with Bridgestone S02. Still plenty on the rear but the fronts are about ready to be replaced. They have suffered from some feathering though which has doubtless increased the wear rate. I tend to drive with vigour only occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 That’s a lot better than I would have thought. Good info from everyone, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 15k on 20” Pirelli Pzeros in my 981S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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