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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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I'm seriously considering 305/30/19 rear's and 275/35/18 front's for my '01 vert. Any opinions ??
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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Pole Positions? Go for it! #1 best tire for traction wet/dry according to TireRack & me
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I had them on my old Z07 wheels and thought they were awesome tires. I have Pirelli's on my CCWs now, and they are junk compared to the Bridgestones! They were great in the dry, and downright awesome in the rain
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Are these the SO2s or SO3s?
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I think they are the RE5050A Pole Position.
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I have that exact setup on my 02 and love it. (RE050As) They are a really good all season all weather tire for your Z. The only problem that I have come across is that they are pretty bad when it's cold. They are great in warm wet or dry but if it gets to be about 40 degrees or less watch out. Granted, I know that's not what they're designed for.


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Originally Posted by jarsdad1
I think they are the RE5050A Pole Position.
Correct, those are the tires we have on our car. Here's a link to them.
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