Tire Experts Chime In
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Drifting
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Tire Experts Chime In
Need a new set of tires.
My current setup is non runflats:
Fronts: 18 x 9.5" with Bridgestone Potenza S02's - 265/35/ZR18
Rears: 18 x 10.5" with Bridgestone Potenza S02's - 295/35/ZR18
My car is a nice day summer driver only so only looking for high performance summer only tires. No runflats. Also looking to keep cost within reason. Not looking to spend over $400 per tire.
I'm considering Nitto Invos sized 275/35/ZR18 & 295/35/ZR18
Also considering Bridgestone Potenza RE050's & Bridgestone RE760 Sports.
All suggestions welcomed and if anyone has experience with the above mentioned tires I would like to hear from you.
Thanks Forum
My current setup is non runflats:
Fronts: 18 x 9.5" with Bridgestone Potenza S02's - 265/35/ZR18
Rears: 18 x 10.5" with Bridgestone Potenza S02's - 295/35/ZR18
My car is a nice day summer driver only so only looking for high performance summer only tires. No runflats. Also looking to keep cost within reason. Not looking to spend over $400 per tire.
I'm considering Nitto Invos sized 275/35/ZR18 & 295/35/ZR18
Also considering Bridgestone Potenza RE050's & Bridgestone RE760 Sports.
All suggestions welcomed and if anyone has experience with the above mentioned tires I would like to hear from you.
Thanks Forum
Le Mans Master
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When I read "reasonable cost" Best bang for the buck - Hankook V12 Evo - the Evo 2 came out recently so it will be tough to find the originals. Excellent grip and fantastic wear for the performance
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Drifting
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I am leaning towards those. They look nice have a nice tread wear rating and price is very good. I liked the bridgestones that I have and they seem to fit what I'm looking for.
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Drifting
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My thoughts about cost is I'm not paying over $400 per tire which rules out a few tires such as the Michelin's. I like them but there are too many other nice tires out there for a lot less. Don't get me wrong though I want a quality tire and I am willing to pay for it, I was just trying to narrow down the field a bit.
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Thanks NiteriderFRC,
My thoughts about cost is I'm not paying over $400 per tire which rules out a few tires such as the Michelin's. I like them but there are too many other nice tires out there for a lot less. Don't get me wrong though I want a quality tire and I am willing to pay for it, I was just trying to narrow down the field a bit.
My thoughts about cost is I'm not paying over $400 per tire which rules out a few tires such as the Michelin's. I like them but there are too many other nice tires out there for a lot less. Don't get me wrong though I want a quality tire and I am willing to pay for it, I was just trying to narrow down the field a bit.
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I have over 35k miles on mine, and still going strong. I could not be happier with these tires! 
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I've got Hankooks on mine and they are very good tires. And a set was only around $650 - heck of a deal. Plus many times they have a rebate on them too.
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