How long do tyres on a Boxster last?

[PowerMalc]

Not having had a Porsche, I was trying to get a a feel for how long tyres last on a Boxster (981) as I want to be aware of future costs.
I understand it depends on driving style, types of road and right foot
Being roughly 50/50 weight distribution do tyres wear equally front and rear
I presume wear patterns would be the same on a 987 or 986

[2010spy]

My rear tyres lasted 5,000 miles (light use).

[Magic919]

Traditionally on a rear wheel drive car, the rears wear out first. Do you really need to know how long they'll last?

[Beanoir]

anywhere between 10-20k miles probably covers 90% of owners i'd say, but there are so many factors, like which brand of tyre, how you drive, what type of driving you do, what geometry settings you are running...

Aim for 15k and i'd say you won't be far wrong.

[stevod]

Early indication on mine is that the 19" P Zero are going to give 7000 rear and 14000 front, unless the wear rate changes as they bed in. The Michelin Pilot Alpin winters in the same size look like they're wearing at less than half that rate. Although IIRC winters have to be binned at 4mm (anyone know?), so the total might not end up as double.

Hope this helps. Reckon it's probably less that you were expecting!

S

[Beanoir]

Magic919 said:

Traditionally on a rear wheel drive car, the rears wear out first. Do you really need to know how long they'll last?

I think the real question is...Do you really WANT to know how long they'll last?

[sundayjumper]

stevod said:

Although IIRC winters have to be binned at 4mm (anyone know?)

AFAIK, in the countries where they are compulsory fitment in winter, that is correct. Which is why 99% of the part-worns sold by traders on ebay are 4mm-ish. They're scrap in Europe, but still usable here.

[MadMark911]

10 years or 2,500 miles? The choice as they say, is yours!

[khushy]

15,000 miles for the rears and 25,000 miles fro the fronts - enthusiastic driving!

khushy

[HoHoHo]

On any of the rear wheel drive cars I've recently owned (2 x 911, 1 x Boxster S and 1 x 535D) rears lasted no more than 8-9k absolute maximum.

Aim for under 10 and anything more is a bonus I'd say.

[ChipsAndCheese]

On my Cayman S, the rears usually last about 15k miles (though got over 16k from the last set), so I normally get through 1 set a year. Last set of fronts lasted over 34k miles.

[stevod]

^wow. Not Pirelli?

[ChipsAndCheese]

No, Michelin PS2s.

[PowerMalc]

Thanks everybody

I am thinking of getting a nearly new Boxster 981 'S' but it will cost double what I have ever previously bought a car for. So I am looking at the expense of running it, service tyres petrol warranty etc.
I ran a Focus ST for 50,000 miles and got about 20,000 miles from each set of tyres, I always rotated them so had a complete set each time. Obviously I can not do that on a 981. I am having to bear tyre replacement cost in mind when a set will be the region of £1000

[mankey]

Beanoir said:

Aim for 15k and i'd say you won't be far wrong.

Hmmm. Hardly think so. If you're drifting through cotton wool fields maybe, but I get a lot less out of mine.

[Moog72]

It's a valid concern given that a pair of 20" rears (Pirelli) are around £700+

[lumpystew]

I would bet you get anywhere between 8 -12000 max

[lumpystew]

khushy said:

15,000 miles for the rears and 25,000 miles fro the fronts - enthusiastic driving!

khushy

Made me pee myself.


Now whats that Kylie Minogue song (I should be so lucky - luck lucky lucky)

[All2Chewy]

I would add some caution here, although Porsches have been available for some time at a second hand price that most people can afford, it very much is the running and maintenance of what is still a Premium Sports car that people tend to forget.
Parts, servicing, tyres and of course nowadays petrol costs need to be considered. These are not cars that can be run for the same price as a Ford or Vauxhall, even though some years it may seem like it.

Depending on the car, the way it's driven and age - these costs can vary hugely. If your getting close to your budget just to buy the car, then it may not be the best way forward for you.

[PowerMalc]

All2Chewy said:

I would add some caution here, although Porsches have been available for some time at a second hand price that most people can afford, it very much is the running and maintenance of what is still a Premium Sports car that people tend to forget.
Parts, servicing, tyres and of course nowadays petrol costs need to be considered. These are not cars that can be run for the same price as a Ford or Vauxhall, even though some years it may seem like it.

Depending on the car, the way it's driven and age - these costs can vary hugely. If your getting close to your budget just to buy the car, then it may not be the best way forward for you.

Fully appreciate the comments, thanks.
All my previous cars have always been meticulously maintained and kept in tip top condition.
I have the money for the car from a will. Trying to be sensible in getting a handle in understanding running costs in future years.
I also will buy an OPC warranty from year 4 onwards