Since the Boxster is mid-engine (MR), the rear tires tend to wear more, but regarding the front tires, “If you avoid sudden starts, rapid acceleration, and sharp steering, they don’t wear down much,” he says. So, here are the three points my husband consciously follows when driving:
Tires wear most “at the moment they start moving from a standstill,” so he avoids sudden launches from 0 km/h. He accelerates gently at start, with the image of “letting the tires roll and gain some speed before stepping on the gas more.”
When taking corners, he tries “not to turn the wheel sharply after entering the corner but to prepare before the corner and aim to keep the line as straight as possible.” This isn’t just about preserving tires; it’s because “driving straight reduces G-forces, making it safer and smoother.” This technique was drilled into him during warm-up sessions at Porsche Driving School.
Sudden braking is hard on tires, so he brakes gradually and avoids stomping on the pedal abruptly.
By the way, the Boxster comes with either Pirelli or Goodyear tires, depending on the factory production timing, but my husband’s Boxster GTS is fitted with Goodyear tires. He says,
“Goodyear is pretty good. Well, Michelin is the best, but there aren’t any Porsche-approved Michelin tires in the Boxster GTS size.”
I see—there’s a lot to consider. Since Porsche tires cost about 50,000 yen each, driving smoothly to extend tire life is really important.
For reference, the new Panamera Turbo is powerful and heavy, and after about 10,000km, the tread has already worn down quite a bit. It probably won’t last 20,000km, so tire wear varies greatly depending on the car model.
From now on, I’ll try to be more mindful of my driving style when I’m behind the wheel of the Panamera.
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