KWR73 Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 I put a pair of yokohamas on the back of my car, no P2,3 or 4 available at the time and am not sure if I really regret it. The front need changing and I am naturally gravitating to the P4, but honestly what should I be shodding my car with? The Yoko on the back seem okay, not problem with grip compared to the the P2s I replaced. Any Yoko horror stories? Is there an unwritten rule that Michelin or Pirelli P0 only, or are there other good tyres for these special little cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 19 minutes ago, KWR73 said: I put a pair of yokohamas on the back of my car, no P2,3 or 4 available at the time and am not sure if I really regret it. The front need changing and I am naturally gravitating to the P4, but honestly what should I be shodding my car with? The Yoko on the back seem okay, not problem with grip compared to the the P2s I replaced. Any Yoko horror stories? Is there an unwritten rule that Michelin or Pirelli P0 only, or are there other good tyres for these special little cars? No, there are a few people who insist that only N rated should be used, but these are generally not people who know much about tyres and are just regurgitating what they’ve heard. The Michelin PS4 does get very good reviews, not so sure about the Pirelli’s, a bit more mixed from memory. Just replaced my rear Khumos with another set of Khumos as they work really well for the spirited driving I do. Don’t last that long, but as I only do 3-4K a year it’s not really an issue. I doubt you’ll regret the PS4 on the front and I don’t see an issue with different brands front and rear although some will be horrified. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001pt Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Be careful with the Michelin naming convention, it’s the PS4S that you’ll probably be wanting not the PS4, assuming it’s available in your size 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Very personal choice and no apparent wrong answer. Your car, your rules, and if you are happy with the result then winner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 30 minutes ago, 2001pt said: Be careful with the Michelin naming convention, it’s the PS4S that you’ll probably be wanting not the PS4, assuming it’s available in your size That's a big assumption. Most 'normal' road users of a Boxster would only benefit from a PS4, PS4S would only apply if for some track work too surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, KWR73 said: I put a pair of yokohamas on the back of my car, no P2,3 or 4 available at the time and am not sure if I really regret it. The front need changing and I am naturally gravitating to the P4, but honestly what should I be shodding my car with? The Yoko on the back seem okay, not problem with grip compared to the the P2s I replaced. Any Yoko horror stories? Is there an unwritten rule that Michelin or Pirelli P0 only, or are there other good tyres for these special little cars? My 986 came with Bridgestone N2 S-02 son the front (Old and starting to crack) and Nankang on the back. Handled OK as they were balanced. Subsequently changed the Bridgestones to Goodyear Asymmetric 5 which gave more front grip, then when I went to 18" rims fitted Dunlop Sportmaxx RT-2. Not an N rated tyre in sight now and it handles fine and is well balanced. Getting balanced grip front to rear is probably more important than ultimate grip unless you intend to take it to the chassis' and your limit on a regular basis. Some on here swear by Kuhmo or Avon others will only ever fit Porsche N homologated Michelin, Pirelli etc. (even if the tyre they choosey may not have been homologated by Porsche for their particular model, just to show how crazy this can all get) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001pt Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, ½cwt said: That's a big assumption. Pot & kettle 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001pt Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Joking aside & in fairness to 1/2cwt, the OP doesn’t state usage so it would be fair to substitute “probably” with “possibly” in my original comment (too late to edit) Main point of my original post was to raise awareness of there being a difference which is often overlooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Don't bother with the PS4s , get an X-Box instead 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Dont worry about N rated if its not under an exptended warranty with the OPC. Nothing wrong with yokohama tyres at all... really grippy. Go with whatever suits your usage and budget and enjoy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWR73 Posted June 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Thanks all - not tracks for me, just need enough good rubber for the destress blast and the British weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Personally I <would> do same brand front and rear. I have done otherwise on other cars without probs but the balance front to back is so important on these cars I wouldn't mess. Had Yokos in the past no issues. Also got really good results with Falkens. Only tried the Michelins on the boxster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Having different tyres front and rear is fine as long as you are aware and drive to their limits. I had PZero N0 on the front and PZero N1 on the rear. Much less front grip than rear. Once the N0 got worn down I had Michelin PS4S on the front. Much more front grip that rear now. But I just drive to that knowledge. Once the rears wear out they will get the same PS4S on them and all back to balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryg Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Like @Nobbie I had Kumho front and rear on my 986 and was perfectly happy with them during (very) spirited road driving in wet or dry. I would also echo his comments about wear though (6000 out of rears IIRC). I now have new PS4S on my 987.2 which is more a reflection of my circumstances than dissatisfaction with Kumho, oh and they don't have rim protection, I forgot that was factor due to the value of the wheels on this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 58 minutes ago, CMA said: Having different tyres front and rear is fine as long as you are aware and drive to their limits. I had PZero N0 on the front and PZero N1 on the rear. Much less front grip than rear. Once the N0 got worn down I had Michelin PS4S on the front. Much more front grip that rear now. But I just drive to that knowledge. Once the rears wear out they will get the same PS4S on them and all back to balance. Wasn't really commenting on safety so much as fun. What's the point of these cars if you can't exit bends with the back a bit loose and the front clinging on for grim death.....👍 Edited June 28, 2021 by JonSta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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