Potenza RE750
7/16/07, 02:51 AM
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They are EXCELLENT tires. I had them on my 2000 v6 (with cobra rims), and saw great tread wear (as in I went a lot of miles with very little wear.....although note that the car was mostly highway use). But, they performed very nicely in the grip department.
I recommend getting them, and would have gotten them on my current setup had they made my size.
I recommend getting them, and would have gotten them on my current setup had they made my size.
7/16/07, 12:48 PM
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How much better are they than the stock Pirellis that come on the 05 GT... According to the tirerack.com reviews they dont review much better than the stock Pirellis... But I hate the stock Pirellis... even though tirerack has them on sell for $77 a tire...
7/16/07, 06:51 PM
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In terms of comparison to the stock Pirelli's, I have no way to tell. The SN95 is a completely different feeling car than the S197. It's like comparing apples to oranges...the feel is that different. The S197 is more of a cruiser, and the SN95 was more of a "sports car" in terms of suspension.
7/19/07, 03:59 AM
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JRay,
These are pretty good tires in this size. I have them on all 4 corners in 255/50-17. These tires seem to outperform the Pirelli's both in dry and wet conditions. Of course, that should be expected for a ultra high performance summer tire versus a ultra high performance all season tire during the summer. The roles could reverse as we head into the Fall season and temps start to cool. I would have to say they are not a bad choice at all if you are truly considering them. And they do look meaty on the stock rims.
These are pretty good tires in this size. I have them on all 4 corners in 255/50-17. These tires seem to outperform the Pirelli's both in dry and wet conditions. Of course, that should be expected for a ultra high performance summer tire versus a ultra high performance all season tire during the summer. The roles could reverse as we head into the Fall season and temps start to cool. I would have to say they are not a bad choice at all if you are truly considering them. And they do look meaty on the stock rims.
7/19/07, 10:19 PM
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Cool, Let us know what you think of them.
I called the local Discount tire and they can get them
from Bridgestone for the same price as you did.
Waiting for your report before I tell them to go ahead.
I called the local Discount tire and they can get them
from Bridgestone for the same price as you did.
Waiting for your report before I tell them to go ahead.
7/20/07, 07:21 PM
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Had them mounted today and they look excellent! One question though... On the front they really really fill up the wheel well... Anyone have an trouble with scrubbing with 255/50-17 on the front wheels?
7/20/07, 08:15 PM
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O man they ride great! They are a tad bit louder than the stock tires but truely i think its just a new tire thing and it will be just like the normal tires... also the ride is a little bumpier... but what do you expect from a high performance tire... they rip! I have no experienced any loss of traction today in the dry... it is raining now so about to get a rain test drive!
7/21/07, 07:58 AM
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I had a pair of these on my rear wheels. Like the prev. posters said, much better than the stock Pirellis. Problem is (don't know where you live, so this may not be a factor) as soon as it starts getting cold, like 30 - 40 the traction will go bye-bye.
7/21/07, 11:26 AM
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I should have mentioned this before. I had the same problem, where at colder temps (around 40 degrees), traction was less. However, I had them on a 2000 v6, and the car wasn't a daily driver, so I didn't think too much about it when posting.
7/21/07, 08:25 PM
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Another thing I should have told you (yet totally forgot), the tires have a rim guard on them (probably obvious to you now). therefore, eventhough someone states that 255's fit, with THOSE tires that may not be the case.
I had that problem with them on my 2000. I had 275/40 r17 all around (which is the factory cobra sized tires), and they rubbed ever so slightly when I turned the wheel all the way due to the rim guard on them.
How I fixed this problem: I learned to stop turning the wheel before I hit the actual steering stop.
I had that problem with them on my 2000. I had 275/40 r17 all around (which is the factory cobra sized tires), and they rubbed ever so slightly when I turned the wheel all the way due to the rim guard on them.
How I fixed this problem: I learned to stop turning the wheel before I hit the actual steering stop.
7/22/07, 12:33 AM
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HA wish I would have known that I probably would have gone with 245's up front... But it does not seem to be bad at all just rubbing ever so slightly... other than that it would not present a major problem with the tires or car other than turning the wheel all the way?
7/22/07, 06:08 AM
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HA wish I would have known that I probably would have gone with 245's up front... But it does not seem to be bad at all just rubbing ever so slightly... other than that it would not present a major problem with the tires or car other than turning the wheel all the way?
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