Wigs Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) My rear tyres are down to 3mm, they are 9000 miles old Goodyear Eagle F1 265/35/19, what are your thoughts on how quickly they have worn etc as these were my first set of tyres I’ve put on the Boxster (I don’t drive like a madman but spirited yes👍) What would be your recommendations for my next set of tyre’s for grip and durability etc?? Edited February 23, 2022 by Wigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) I’ve just replaced the fronts on my 981 at 20,000 miles and I replaced the rears at 17,000 back in June. They were the original tyres, five years old and the same as what’s fitted to yours so I reckon your right foot is heavier than you think😀 I find the Goodyears a really good tyre for my style of driving. Edited February 23, 2022 by bandit_287 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigs Posted February 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Think you might be right🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 That's about where the Dunplop Sport Maxx rears I have on my 986S will be, but I don't have traction control, what's your excuse @Wigs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanatoid Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Michelins all the way, every day... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigs Posted February 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 1 hour ago, ½cwt said: That's about where the Dunplop Sport Maxx rears I have on my 986S will be, but I don't have traction control, what's your excuse @Wigs? Don’t think I can have any excuses to be honest🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 6 hours ago, Wigs said: Don’t think I can have any excuses to be honest🤣🤣 Can’t fault the Kuhmo ecsta at the price point , grip is outstanding in wet or dry, just a tad soft, so wear quite quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, bally4563 said: Can’t fault the Kuhmo ecsta at the price point , grip is outstanding in wet or dry, just a tad soft, so wear quite quickly 265x35 x19 £150 a tyre fitted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Michelins are my tyre of choice along with checking tyre pressures regularly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 23 minutes ago, iborguk said: Michelins are my tyre of choice along with checking tyre pressures regularly. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 another for Michelins currently MPS2 (N2) and wearing well. Good grip etc next time will be MPS2 (N4) or MPS4S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy987 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Only had PS2’s previously (987.2/997) and they are good, but seem to go off after 3 years? Plus aren’t so great when it’s really cold. Kumho’s are excellent (987.1) also had the winter version, if I remember the M/S are slightly narrower. New Pirelli’s on a 996 - nope Currently have Goodyear F1 which are a brilliant all rounder even around the lower temperatures/wet. I get the Michelin thing but don’t think it is the only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanatoid Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Michelins might be habit, had on a 330d Tourer, 730d Sport, 535d, and Boxster 987.1 3.2S 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoryD Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 I’m using MPS4S and I’m very happy with them. Cheers Rory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted February 28, 2022 Report Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 hour ago, RoryD said: I’m using MPS4S and I’m very happy with them. Cheers Rory Same. I bought mine about 10 weeks ago - just great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) On 2/23/2022 at 7:12 AM, Wigs said: What would be your recommendations for my next set of tyre’s for grip and durability etc?? If you want both grip and durability, cough up for the Michelins. Not sure anyone else has a reputation for both. For grip with less durability, most of the others mentioned here, including the Goodyears. And as I said on another thread - try driving forwards rather than sideways, they last longer Edited March 1, 2022 by Menoporsche 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Menoporsche said: If you want both grip and durability, cough up for the Michelins. Not sure anyone else has a reputation for both. For grip with less durability, most of the others mentioned here, including the Goodyears. Wot 'e said ^^^^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
box100 Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 I’ve tried Michelin, Pirelli and the Goodyear F1 (albeit 235 50 on 17’’) I’ve settled on the Goodyear, to me, they feel they have the most grip. Mine last about 10k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Have the Goodyear Eagle F1, 12,000 and going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Rear tyre wear is generally caused by increased Toe on the rear compared to front. Some people believe it's the driven wheels causing the wear. I don't agree. If the rear tyres are pointing towards centre of car they will be scrubbing constantly. That's gonna wear them out. You could get your Geo adjusted to have less rear toe. It might make the car a little less stable but it should definitely reduce wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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