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tire recommendations?
my cayman needs new rear tires at just past 20K miles - that seems kind of absurd - the current tires are goodyear 265/40ZR19 - I wonder if there is a more suitable tire for a non-track car? to me, wear is important, maximum stickiness is not. any specific opinions?
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Does Goodyear have a warranty on those tires? If so, they might give you a discount on another set.
I know Michelin has done that with tires that did not make the warranted miles on my wife's Highlander. 59% off in one case.
If you end up buying a new set, Michelin Pilot Super Sport are highly regarded for street and track and have a mileage warranty, but check the details on that if it is part of your purchase criteria.
Good luck,
Eddie
I know Michelin has done that with tires that did not make the warranted miles on my wife's Highlander. 59% off in one case.
If you end up buying a new set, Michelin Pilot Super Sport are highly regarded for street and track and have a mileage warranty, but check the details on that if it is part of your purchase criteria.
Good luck,
Eddie
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As others have suggested, 20K is not unusual for a set of tires on a Cayman.
I changed out my front tires (OE Continentals) at about 21K. They may have had 4-5K left, but for safety sake I change my tires while there is still some depth to the tread.
Rear tires usually don't last as long as the front though and I changed the rears at about 16K.
For a good combination of longevity, traction, and smoothness I like both Continental DW and Michelin PS2 (or PSS).
I changed out my front tires (OE Continentals) at about 21K. They may have had 4-5K left, but for safety sake I change my tires while there is still some depth to the tread.
Rear tires usually don't last as long as the front though and I changed the rears at about 16K.
For a good combination of longevity, traction, and smoothness I like both Continental DW and Michelin PS2 (or PSS).
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well, I actually have 23K miles, the tires on the car (as it came from the dealer) are Goodyear Eagle F1, so thanks to Eddie's suggestion above, I went to the Goodyear site to check
Eagle® F1 Asymmetric All-Season* 45,000 mi. (U.S.) 75,000 km. (CAN), so the tires should only be half worn. I'll see if I can find out what that means in terms of replacement. I also bought the wheel/tire warranty when I got the car (so far one flat that it paid for, $450). We shall see what transpires - I am not too optimistic, but miracles can happen.
Eagle® F1 Asymmetric All-Season* 45,000 mi. (U.S.) 75,000 km. (CAN), so the tires should only be half worn. I'll see if I can find out what that means in terms of replacement. I also bought the wheel/tire warranty when I got the car (so far one flat that it paid for, $450). We shall see what transpires - I am not too optimistic, but miracles can happen.
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well, I actually have 23K miles, the tires on the car (as it came from the dealer) are Goodyear Eagle F1, so thanks to Eddie's suggestion above, I went to the Goodyear site to check
Eagle® F1 Asymmetric All-Season* 45,000 mi. (U.S.) 75,000 km. (CAN), so the tires should only be half worn. I'll see if I can find out what that means in terms of replacement. I also bought the wheel/tire warranty when I got the car (so far one flat that it paid for, $450). We shall see what transpires - I am not too optimistic, but miracles can happen.
Eagle® F1 Asymmetric All-Season* 45,000 mi. (U.S.) 75,000 km. (CAN), so the tires should only be half worn. I'll see if I can find out what that means in terms of replacement. I also bought the wheel/tire warranty when I got the car (so far one flat that it paid for, $450). We shall see what transpires - I am not too optimistic, but miracles can happen.
For example the F1 Asymmetric All-Season has a treadwear rating of 500 whereas the F1 Asymmetric Max Performance Summer has a treadwear of 240.
It would surprise me if your Porsche came from the factory with All Season tires as all that I have ever seen come with max performance tires, but maybe in some circumstances this can change.....?
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well, I actually have 23K miles, the tires on the car (as it came from the dealer) are Goodyear Eagle F1, so thanks to Eddie's suggestion above, I went to the Goodyear site to check Eagle® F1 Asymmetric All-Season* 45,000 mi. (U.S.) 75,000 km. (CAN), so the tires should only be half worn. I'll see if I can find out what that means in terms of replacement. I also bought the wheel/tire warranty when I got the car (so far one flat that it paid for, $450). We shall see what transpires - I am not too optimistic, but miracles can happen.
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the local tire store is telling me that ONLY the Goodyear tires are available, so that may answer the question - I asked that they find out about Michelin also. They got back to me and said that no Michelin tire is approved for my car, and that Goodyear is the only choice available anywhere in the USA.
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somewhat tempting - any clue what shipping will cost to left coast? a pair of Goodyears are $888 locally, by the way
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I dont know what theshipping costs are but this is a give away becasue I have no use for these. If you can arrange shipping, I am glad to lower the price too.
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well, I actually have 23K miles, the tires on the car (as it came from the dealer) are Goodyear Eagle F1, so thanks to Eddie's suggestion above, I went to the Goodyear site to check
Eagle® F1 Asymmetric All-Season* 45,000 mi. (U.S.) 75,000 km. (CAN), so the tires should only be half worn. I'll see if I can find out what that means in terms of replacement. I also bought the wheel/tire warranty when I got the car (so far one flat that it paid for, $450). We shall see what transpires - I am not too optimistic, but miracles can happen.
Eagle® F1 Asymmetric All-Season* 45,000 mi. (U.S.) 75,000 km. (CAN), so the tires should only be half worn. I'll see if I can find out what that means in terms of replacement. I also bought the wheel/tire warranty when I got the car (so far one flat that it paid for, $450). We shall see what transpires - I am not too optimistic, but miracles can happen.