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Tires like lots of things are lots more expensive, but far better than the tires of old. I used to get a set of 14 inch tires for the Elky for $255, mounted, balanced and all taxes. They were tires made at the local Dayton tire plant here in Oklahoma City.
They would only last 15,000 miles before they were flat out scary in the rain. It was like a autocross special slick in the rain. Now I get 30,000 miles or so from the far superior 15 inch BFG tires.
The 911 with the 17s and Michelin Pilot Sports are a ton more expensive than the old 15s of old. But wow, they have so much more traction.
The 911 gets lousy tire mileage from all the time at autocrosses and track days. Brake pads seem to wear out pretty fast as well on the 911 for some weird reason. My smile muscles get a real workout as well.
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Glen
49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America
1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan
1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine
My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood!
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