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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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In the need for tires and I am looking at the ones listed below. Has anyone had any experience with them and are the prices in line?

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Bridgestone

Potenza S-03 Pole Position
245/45YR17
$133.80 each plus sales tax


Potenza S-03 Pole Position
275/40YR18
$172.20 each plus sales tax
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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Thats the exact tire I have on my 01. Make less noise that the stock (all non runflat will from what im told) stick to the road alot better that stock. Wear is good so far. About 10,000 on the so far, look about 1/3 worn. Your Price looks great - seem like they were $50.00 more each. For the money I dont think you can beat them.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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December Car and Drvier has tested the top 11 high performance brands on the market...

You might want to read the full article.....


#1 GoodYear Eagle F1 GS-D3
2.Continental ContisportContact 2
3.Yokohama Advan Neon AD07
4. Michelin Pilot Sport 2
5.Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212
6.Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
7.Pirelli P Zero Rosso Asimmetrico
8.Toyo proxes T1R
9.Bridgestone Potenza RE050A
10. BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KD
11 Kumho Ecsta MX
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Interesting article. I did read it the other day.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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Very helpful. Thought the Kumho would fare better, but I guess it didn't.

See http://www.caranddriver.com/article....ticle_id=10252

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Got to read the article. I'm looking for tires too.
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