Tire Options
#26
Originally Posted by stevebez
I have got the Bridgestones RE050A's 19x255x30 & 19x285x30's - will let you know how it goes when the new rims and rubber go on the car... hopefully next w/e sometime.
I would love the yoko Advans but I cannot seem to find it in this size...
I would love the yoko Advans but I cannot seem to find it in this size...
#27
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Originally Posted by dsc
The Yoko Advan Sports in the sizes you mention are listed on Yokohamas web site: http://www.yokohamatire.com/advan/default.asp
They are also W rated so full delimit is a No-go, but the grip in dry is just shy of semi slicks.
The Advan Sport is there but it aint the Neova ....
#28
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Doesn't anyone use Pirelli Pzero Nero's? I have them on my car and have traction like Glue, too bad my front one is no good, so i have to go and buy one now, 300 in change , ouch....I have 20's by the way.
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Originally Posted by whoover
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Potenza RE050A Pole Position. I've had a set on my S55 for about 10k miles now and like them a lot. I've had both the old RE050As and the S-03 Pole Positions, and these are an improvement over both. In addition to better handling characteristics, both dry and wet, the fact that they're still usable after 10k is an improvement.
Of course, I don't know if they're available in the sizes you're looking for, or how they will feel on the lighter cars.
Of course, I don't know if they're available in the sizes you're looking for, or how they will feel on the lighter cars.
#30
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This is the rubber I want in 19"x285x30, disappointing its only W speed rated though.
http://www.yokohamatire.com/pdf/ADVANNeovaBulletin.pdf
http://www.yokohamatire.com/pdf/ADVANNeovaBulletin.pdf
#31
I will be getting the REo50As installed this weekend in 255/35/19 and 285/30/19. Tire Rack felt the REo50 was better on dry and much better on wet then the Advan Sport. They said the Sport was a little smoother and quieter but not worth the performance loss. We'll see how they go. Both sets have a 30 day return policy if you don't like them.
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Thats exactly what I have ended up with ... hopefully will go on the car soon - have to put time aside to swap over the TPMS wheel sensors --- What a PITA thats going to be ....
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'06 E55 Black/Charcoal
Anyone tried the Toyo TR-1? I hear it is a good tire, very soft with lots of traction, but mediocre tread wear. For the price they seem like a bargain.