Porsche Tire Question, sizes in Post #3

**boondocksaint** · 10-20-2006, 08:55 AM

This may belong in off-topic. If so, mods, I do apologize...

A friend of mine has a 2002 Boxter S, with the upgraded wheel package (like ten spoke or something). I'm waiting for exact tire sizes, since they are staggered on that car. Here's the question:

He's looking for an alternative to the (over)priced Michelins and Bridgestones that usually come on the car (at $250+ per tire). Does anyone have a tire make and model that you'd recommend for the daily dirver/occasionally spirited driving application? I've seen Yokos, but hav no experience in them.

kts262 · 10-20-2006, 09:15 AM

Falken RT-615s

Hankook Z212 R2s

Both should be 100-140 a tire depending on size/where you order them from. Do a search there are a TON of reviews of the RT-615, everyone loves them, they are great tires. The Hankooks aren't bad either.

Other option, get a set of RE070 take offs, or the Advan 046 (stock Evo tire.)

**boondocksaint** · 10-20-2006, 10:19 AM

He just sent me the sizes he needs:

Front: 225/40 ZR 18
Back: 265/35 ZR 18

**boondocksaint** · 10-20-2006, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kts262

Falken RT-615s
Hankook Z212 R2s

Both should be 100-140 a tire depending on size/where you order them from. Do a search there are a TON of reviews of the RT-615, everyone loves them, they are great tires. The Hankooks aren't bad either.

Other option, get a set of RE070 take offs, or the Advan 046 (stock Evo tire.)

I'll search more. I knew of the 615s and Hankooks already, but didn't know if they carried these sizes. That's what I need - makes and models. I'll look these up immediately! Thanks!

kts262 · 10-20-2006, 10:36 AM

Doh! I didn't read it clearly the first time, I thought you meant you needed replacements for your STi and were looking at his for replacements.

It's Friday and my brain is asleep.

I know both tires come in 225/45R18, not sure about the other side. They will probably be a bit more expensive for 18s. the price I quoted was for 17" replacements for an STi.

**boondocksaint** · 10-20-2006, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kts262

Doh! I didn't read it clearly the first time, I thought you meant you needed replacements for your STi and were looking at his for replacements.

No worries. I had no idea they made the 615s that large. Sure enough, they do, although they're about $160 per tire. Still better than the $250.

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kvannice · 10-20-2006, 01:26 PM

Just so you know, you certainly don't have to go with 265's in the rear of that thing, I just turned in my boxster S a month or so ago, and I put 255's on the rear with no negligible difference.

fourseasonsandles · 10-20-2006, 03:20 PM

http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615_t.htm

**boondocksaint** · 10-23-2006, 04:34 AM

Thanks for the link.

suren27 · 10-24-2006, 09:35 AM

Neova AD07s hands down... if he has a porsche im sure he can lay out for the neovas... i had the neovas for a bit and azenis now... i miss the neovas

nothing against the azenis though, i like them, i just like the neovas more

**boondocksaint** · 10-24-2006, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suren27

Neova AD07s hands down... if he has a porsche im sure he can lay out for the neovas...

Quote:

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

He's looking for an alternative to the (over)priced Michelins and Bridgestones that usually come on the car (at $250+ per tire). Does anyone have a tire make and model that you'd recommend for the daily dirver/occasionally spirited driving application? I've seen Yokos, but hav no experience in them.

10-20-2006, 08:55 AM	#1
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,622 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Porsche Tire Question, sizes in Post #3 This may belong in off-topic. If so, mods, I do apologize... A friend of mine has a 2002 Boxter S, with the upgraded wheel package (like ten spoke or something). I'm waiting for exact tire sizes, since they are staggered on that car. Here's the question: He's looking for an alternative to the (over)priced Michelins and Bridgestones that usually come on the car (at $250+ per tire). Does anyone have a tire make and model that you'd recommend for the daily dirver/occasionally spirited driving application? I've seen Yokos, but hav no experience in them. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by boondocksaint : 10-20-2006 at 10:30 AM. Reason: want more hits, needed to update

10-20-2006, 09:15 AM	#2
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,123 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Falken RT-615s Hankook Z212 R2s Both should be 100-140 a tire depending on size/where you order them from. Do a search there are a TON of reviews of the RT-615, everyone loves them, they are great tires. The Hankooks aren't bad either. Other option, get a set of RE070 take offs, or the Advan 046 (stock Evo tire.)

10-20-2006, 10:19 AM	#3
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,622 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	He just sent me the sizes he needs: Front: 225/40 ZR 18 Back: 265/35 ZR 18

10-20-2006, 10:36 AM	#5
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,123 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Doh! I didn't read it clearly the first time, I thought you meant you needed replacements for your STi and were looking at his for replacements. It's Friday and my brain is asleep. I know both tires come in 225/45R18, not sure about the other side. They will probably be a bit more expensive for 18s. the price I quoted was for 17" replacements for an STi.

10-20-2006, 01:26 PM	#7
kvannice STI Driver Car: 06 OBP STI Fav Mod: So far, Tint Location: Camarillo CA Posts: 223 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Just so you know, you certainly don't have to go with 265's in the rear of that thing, I just turned in my boxster S a month or so ago, and I put 255's on the rear with no negligible difference.

10-20-2006, 03:20 PM	#8
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,340 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615_t.htm

10-23-2006, 04:34 AM	#9
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,622 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Thanks for the link.

10-24-2006, 09:35 AM	#10
suren27 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi Location: NYC Posts: 566 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Neova AD07s hands down... if he has a porsche im sure he can lay out for the neovas... i had the neovas for a bit and azenis now... i miss the neovas nothing against the azenis though, i like them, i just like the neovas more