Interesting Tire Tread Wear Pattern
03-22-2012, 10:57 PM
#16
Nordschleife Master
Let me know when it's installed. I'll stop by to take a listen. As far as the tires go, I guess the debate is to save on buying your set, or trying out the MPSS which supposedly last longer and grip better...
03-22-2012, 11:21 PM
#17
Three Wheelin'
I totally understand. On Tirerack the MPSSs (in our sizes) are several hundred dollars cheaper and promise better traction and life than the PS2s. I just hate to see the PS2s go to waste.
We're putting MPSSs on the wife's Boxster S tomorrow (along with the Tarmacs). I'll know more after this weekend.
03-26-2012, 10:52 PM
#18
Rennlist Member
I have PS2's on the front of my 3.6 Boxster& Super Sports on the rear. My wifes car has the reverse setup & we both have survived unscathed so far! 
03-26-2012, 11:12 PM
#19
Nordschleife Master
Wait.... 3.6 boxster?
03-29-2012, 05:13 PM
#20
Three Wheelin'
Joe,
If you go to Sharkwerks to hear the car, you can take a look at the tires, too. If you like them, make me an offer.
BTW, I like the PSSs on my wife's Boxster S (w/030), but they feel a little softer in the sidewall than the other tires she's had on the car. I'll have to see what they are like with some more miles on them. They may be a case where I'd want the N-rating.
If you go to Sharkwerks to hear the car, you can take a look at the tires, too. If you like them, make me an offer.
BTW, I like the PSSs on my wife's Boxster S (w/030), but they feel a little softer in the sidewall than the other tires she's had on the car. I'll have to see what they are like with some more miles on them. They may be a case where I'd want the N-rating.
03-29-2012, 05:38 PM
#21
Nordschleife Master
Ugh, decisions. The front of my PS2s are pretty much gone, but the rears look OK. It would make sense for me to get the PS2s off you, BUT the local PCA has organized a group buy with a good discount on MPSSs.... I'll take a look, but I may confuse myself even more... I'll let you know.
03-29-2012, 05:44 PM
#22
Three Wheelin'
Ugh, decisions. The front of my PS2s are pretty much gone, but the rears look OK. It would make sense for me to get the PS2s off you, BUT the local PCA has organized a group buy with a good discount on MPSSs.... I'll take a look, but I may confuse myself even more... I'll let you know.
04-03-2012, 02:12 PM
#23
Rennlist Member
I track both cars & raise tire pressure to minimize outer edge wear. I sleeved engine for 3.6 litres.
04-03-2012, 02:24 PM
#24
Nordschleife Master
Very nice! It must be a blast to drive with the extra power.
Thanks for the tip on raising tire pressures to minimize outer edge wear. What kind of hot pressures do you run/suggest?
Thanks for the tip on raising tire pressures to minimize outer edge wear. What kind of hot pressures do you run/suggest?
04-03-2012, 04:52 PM
#25
Rennlist Member
It is a blast & even nicer is how much more relaxing it is to drive around town with 40 lb/ft more torque. To even out treadwear while tracking I start @ 38 psi front & 42 psi rear then adjust from there with laser pyrometer & prevent rollover to outer edge wear.
