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Old 02-28-2016, 07:44 PM
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I need new tires my Eagle F1's are bald. Front 275/35/18 Rear 325/30/19 (Stock sizes).
I'm debating on getting getting Nitto Invo's or Michelin Pilot Super Sport?
Which setup did y'all go?
Will 285/35/18 and 345/30/19 have ant clearance issues on both tires?
Old 02-28-2016, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by VetteGS4
Which setup did y'all go?
Bstone Poles.
Old 02-28-2016, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ruxvette
Bstone Poles.
I must ask, what does pole position mean? I am going to order the Bridgestone Potenza RFT's, just wonder what pole means.

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Originally Posted by ruxvette
Bstone Poles.
Are those pretty sticky? Looking for a good track tire
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Just got the Michelin PSS last week. Had three vettes and all had them shoes put on 'em!
Tomorrow I go to the shop and they install them.

So Michelin's you should go with! Just my $0.02!
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Originally Posted by grboggs
I must ask, what does pole position mean? I am going to order the Bridgestone Potenza RFT's, just wonder what pole means.
It's just the name of one of their ultra performance summer tires. Full name is Potenza Pole Position with some model numbers after that.
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Originally Posted by PAULEB07
Just got the Michelin PSS last week. Had three vettes and all had them shoes put on 'em!
Tomorrow I go to the shop and they install them.

So Michelin's you should go with! Just my $0.02!
What sizes did you go with?
Yeah I've been reading reviews and everybody has been liking the PSS
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I went with the Bridgestone Potenza RF's two years ago and have been extremely happy with them.
Old 02-28-2016, 10:31 PM
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I went with the Bridgestone Potenza RF's two years ago and have been extremely happy with them.
Same here, I put them on a couple of months ago. So much better then the goodyears.
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245/40zr-18 michelin pilot sport a/s plus zp run flat
285/35zr-19 michelin pilot sport a/s plus zp run flat
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If you are looking for a track tire, the Nitto Invo is definitely not the tire you want. I would go with the Michelin Pilot Super Sport, in the sizes you asked about. You shouldn't have any problems at all.
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Anything but the Goodyears (which aren't bad when they're new - except noisy, but they heat cycle hard in short order, and are soon worthless).
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Originally Posted by VetteGS4
Are those pretty sticky? Looking for a good track tire
If you are looking for a good track tire, find something with a treadwear rating below 200.

The Michelins and Bridgestones are a good compromise for street and track, but you will be disappointed if you compare them to a real track rated tire.
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I squeezed 15,000 out of the GY's on my 13 GS and then went with the Bridgestone Potenza RFT's last spring and had the Pfadt street alignment applied. I have 11,000 miles on them and they are wearing great. My estimate for my driving style is about 30,000 miles on these tires. They are not as sticky as the GY's but they don't have to be for the average driver.

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Originally Posted by 69 L46 4 Speed
I squeezed 15,000 out of the GY's on my 13 GS and then went with the Bridgestone Potenza RFT's last spring and had the Pfadt street alignment applied. I have 11,000 miles on them and they are wearing great. My estimate for my driving style is about 30,000 miles on these tires. They are not as sticky as the GY's but they don't have to be for the average driver.
I got 13.5k out of my OEM Goodyears; I could have squeaked out another 2k but we were going into winter and I didn't want to drive on almost bald tires that had no cold weather traction when they were new. I also went with the Bridgestone Pole Position RFT's. I only have about 2k on them now; they are way better than the GY's. Time will tell how long they will last; I've seen reports on the forum for 30-40k miles. I'll be a happy camper if they last that long!
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I have 26,000 on my Bridgestone's and they are looking like they could go another 20K at least......but I would be happy for 15 more......280 tread wear rating I believe......
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Originally Posted by 69 L46 4 Speed
I squeezed 15,000 out of the GY's on my 13 GS and then went with the Bridgestone Potenza RFT's last spring and had the Pfadt street alignment applied. I have 11,000 miles on them and they are wearing great. My estimate for my driving style is about 30,000 miles on these tires. They are not as sticky as the GY's but they don't have to be for the average driver.
I got 25,000 out of my OEM GY. Probably could have gone to 30,000. I have 5,000 on the Bridgestone RFT's. I also have the Pfadt street alignment done. I am hoping to get 45,000 to 50,000 out of these. I do all highway driving, 76 miles one to work.

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Hi guys. I'm a new guy and I just bought a 2012 GS Centennial vert. This car needed new skins so I did a lot of research on what tires to get and what price to pay. It came to the Michelin non flat and the Bridgestone RFT's. So now it was a money thing because either tire brand would be good. I went with the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position RFT's. I ordered 4 tires for a total of $1458.72 plus $92.59 for shipping through OnlineTires.com. This was the best deal I could find in my area(New England). First time I used these guys and I am very happy. I figured I share this info if it helps someone save some $$.
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I'm a Michelin bigot - go figure
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Originally Posted by MyCent
Hi guys. I'm a new guy and I just bought a 2012 GS Centennial vert. This car needed new skins so I did a lot of research on what tires to get and what price to pay. It came to the Michelin non flat and the Bridgestone RFT's. So now it was a money thing because either tire brand would be good. I went with the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position RFT's. I ordered 4 tires for a total of $1458.72 plus $92.59 for shipping through OnlineTires.com. This was the best deal I could find in my area(New England). First time I used these guys and I am very happy. I figured I share this info if it helps someone save some $$.
Good info, good price



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