New S03 tire owners...how do you like your tires !!????
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New S03 tire owners...how do you like your tires !!????
please state what tires they replaced.
I'm interested mainly in the comfort/ride quality/noise aspects.
thanks for the input !!!!!
I'm interested mainly in the comfort/ride quality/noise aspects.
thanks for the input !!!!!
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Hey bagwell
I've had mine for about a month and can tell you the grip around the corners is very solid. Comfort and ride wise they are quiet. These replaced my stock Pilot Sports. And the best part is the price!! I've compared these SO-3's with the AVS, Rossos, Pilots and others and these came out the cheapest of all!! You should get these!
I've had mine for about a month and can tell you the grip around the corners is very solid. Comfort and ride wise they are quiet. These replaced my stock Pilot Sports. And the best part is the price!! I've compared these SO-3's with the AVS, Rossos, Pilots and others and these came out the cheapest of all!! You should get these!
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had s-01 expedia on the c36. soso, ride quality pretty good. rears step out easily, especially in wet. had new s-03 out rear, much grippier, harder to get it loose.
have s-02 on my volvo 850 turbowagon, i like them a lot better than the pirelli pzero assym i had previously. they work really well in wet also. cornering is better, although straightline probably gave a little to the pzeros...but NO BLOW TIRES...s-02 has help up well...lost four pzeros...
have s-02 on my volvo 850 turbowagon, i like them a lot better than the pirelli pzero assym i had previously. they work really well in wet also. cornering is better, although straightline probably gave a little to the pzeros...but NO BLOW TIRES...s-02 has help up well...lost four pzeros...
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Originally posted by JamE55
I've had mine for about a month and can tell you the grip around the corners is very solid. Comfort and ride wise they are quiet.
I've had mine for about a month and can tell you the grip around the corners is very solid. Comfort and ride wise they are quiet.
JamE55 nailed it as well; can't beat it for the price. I would do it again without a doubt.
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maybe i've gotten old or driven the accord on comfy tires too often, but my s-02 are probably on 2/3rds through and they've gotten somewhat noisy...wonder if the s-03 has same prob once it's worn down a bit...
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Originally posted by steve s
maybe i've gotten old or driven the accord on comfy tires too often, but my s-02 are probably on 2/3rds through and they've gotten somewhat noisy...wonder if the s-03 has same prob once it's worn down a bit...
maybe i've gotten old or driven the accord on comfy tires too often, but my s-02 are probably on 2/3rds through and they've gotten somewhat noisy...wonder if the s-03 has same prob once it's worn down a bit...
Not to worry, your not getting old. :p
This is a complaint that I have heard from other people as well and seems to be a common complaint in many tires as they get worn. I think that even with the OEMs that I replaced, they were louder when they were changed than when I purchased the car.
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JamE55 nailed it as well; can't beat it for the price. I would do it again without a doubt.
JamE55 nailed it as well; can't beat it for the price. I would do it again without a doubt.
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JamE55,
You're replacing tires already?? How many miles did you get from your last set of tires? Was this all street driving or did you track as well? Just curious in regards to how long I can expect to have the tires.
These are just summer tires for me as we get a lot of rain and some snow. Not worth the risk regardless of how much engineering is added to be better in wet conditions. Max performance tires are best in dry conditions IMHO.
You're replacing tires already?? How many miles did you get from your last set of tires? Was this all street driving or did you track as well? Just curious in regards to how long I can expect to have the tires.
These are just summer tires for me as we get a lot of rain and some snow. Not worth the risk regardless of how much engineering is added to be better in wet conditions. Max performance tires are best in dry conditions IMHO.
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Originally posted by Fanatic
JamE55,
You're replacing tires already?? How many miles did you get from your last set of tires? Was this all street driving or did you track as well? Just curious in regards to how long I can expect to have the tires.
These are just summer tires for me as we get a lot of rain and some snow. Not worth the risk regardless of how much engineering is added to be better in wet conditions. Max performance tires are best in dry conditions IMHO.
JamE55,
You're replacing tires already?? How many miles did you get from your last set of tires? Was this all street driving or did you track as well? Just curious in regards to how long I can expect to have the tires.
These are just summer tires for me as we get a lot of rain and some snow. Not worth the risk regardless of how much engineering is added to be better in wet conditions. Max performance tires are best in dry conditions IMHO.
I only had about 80 miles on these SO-3's and practically brand spankin new. Reason why i'm thinking of changing them is just because i want to get wider track on the rear. As far as how long you can expect to have the tires really depends on how your driving style is. Easy or fast and aggressive. I can also tell you the cornering on these tires are absolutely amazing. Reaso why i bought this is because of not only the performance but price wise too! I've compared these with the Pilot Sports, AVS, Rosso etc.. these came out to be way cheaper.
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From: Richmond, BC, Canada
2010 Prius & Miata MX5 PRHT, 2010 Toyota Venza AWD, 05 C55 AMG, Yamaha 1100 Custom, Honda 250 Reflex
Bridgestone SO3
When I took delivery of my MY2002 SLK32 last December, I had the dealer change my OEM Michelin Pilot Sports to SO3!
They are indeed more comfortable and quieter compared to the Pilot Sports on my C320 with staggered Styling III AMG wheels.
I am absolutely pleased with the SO3s and highly recommend them.
They are indeed more comfortable and quieter compared to the Pilot Sports on my C320 with staggered Styling III AMG wheels.
I am absolutely pleased with the SO3s and highly recommend them.
