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Topic subject	Thoughts on tires?
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1403, Thoughts on tires? Posted by Michael_97RS, Mar-30-01 04:21 AM I've narrowed my tire choice down to two. Both in 225/45/ZR-17 Bridgestone Potenza RE-730 Good Year Eagle F1 GS-D2 I'm leaning towards the Bridgestones, Any experiences with either? What are your thoughts? Thanks guys. "To strive to seek to find... and not to yield." Michael J. Kulaga Michael_97RS@2gntDSM.zzn.com aol IM: MJKulga http://highlander.dsmpower.com/
1404, you really can't go wong with either Posted by VX100, Mar-31-01 10:13 AM if you want to check out tirerack.com they will list reviews of different brands of tires so you can see what other people think of them I think with most modern high performance tires today you really can't go wrong. Todd Scungio 98 RS 15.803 @ 86.48 MPH
1405, I ditto that... Posted by Skrilla, Mar-31-01 10:46 AM ...they are both good tires BUT the Bridgestones have a treadwere rating of 300 and hold a traction rating of AA. Both these numbers are better than the Goodyear's 180 and A. I would get the Bridgestones. Skrilla '97 Base Talon NA "Technology: The Only Replacement for Displacement" "Peace and Turbo Grease"
1406, RE: I ditto that... Posted by Michael_97RS, Apr-01-01 11:03 AM Yeah I was leaning to the Bridgestones for the ratings they got. Both have good warrranties from the loo kof it, The GS-D2 did list a 50k mile warranty. Bridgestones was based on tread wear. But did have a higher rating than the GoodYear warranty on tirerack. "To strive to seek to find... and not to yield." Michael J. Kulaga Michael_97RS@2gntDSM.zzn.com aol IM: MJKulga http://highlander.dsmpower.com/
1407, Beware of Ratings... Posted by eclipse804, Apr-01-01 11:16 AM Hey guys, you have to beware of these treadwear ratings. Each company rates its OWN tires. That's why you can't compare between brands. That's also why all Nitto tires have a treadwear rating of 300 even though they don't last super long. I found this out a while ago when researching what tire to get...also, I didn't know that high performance tires had warranties? If my Dunlop SP8000 lasted under 20k miles, is there any warranty? eclipse804@hotmail.com http://importdeals.homestead.com Import Parts and Performance
1408, 804's right but... Posted by Skrilla, Apr-01-01 02:06 PM I just purchased Juans 16x8 RX7 rims (HELL YA!!) and I'm putting on the bridgestones! I'm not too particular on the good years because I've had some in the past but there are just too many good things I'm seeing about the Potenzas, you GOTTA GET THE RE-730's! Anyway I'm trying Pirelli P8000's on my Einkei Zokus for distance driving with some performance but I want these RE-730's for daily abuse(that only I know how to give:)) on my newly acquired RX-7 rims. Skrilla '97 Base Talon NA "Technology: The Only Replacement for Displacement" "Peace and Turbo Grease"
1409, good choice Posted by VX100, Apr-02-01 12:19 AM I like the RX-7 rims too, for handling you can't go wrong with them. Nice and wide to support the tire. What I'm wondering is, why Juan let them go :) Does he have some secret plans for his car no one is telling us??? Todd Scungio 98 RS 15.803 @ 86.48 MPH
1410, hehe...have you seen Juan new rims? Posted by Skrilla, Apr-03-01 01:40 PM VERY NICE!! I'm surprised by how light they are! My Enkeis are 21lbs each at 16X7. These RX7 rims are 16X8 at 16 pounds. Even lighter than the 23lb stock 14" rims. BadAss Skrilla '97 Base Talon NA "Technology: The Only Replacement for Displacement" "Peace and Turbo Grease"
1411, nope, haven't seen them Posted by VX100, Apr-04-01 12:21 AM Hopefully Juan will post some pics! Todd Scungio 98 RS 15.803 @ 86.48 MPH
1412, RE: Thoughts on tires? Posted by sharkdog1987, Apr-01-01 11:32 AM PARTY ON DUDES!!! Ijust ordered the RE730's today 225/45/17'sI'll let u know how i like them they will be on next weekend.