The original potenza re-050 tires are almost ready to be replaced. I am looking for the best all-round performance tire for the s2k. I live in Mobile, Al and we do get alot of rain here. Some of the local tire shop said that the bridgestone potenza re-760 and the continental dws are great tires. I am new to the car and would like some input on this. Many Thanks David
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I have the RE760 sports and really like them. They don't have the ultimate grip of say the star specs or RE-11 but they are a good tire and the tread wear is 340 so they should last a while. You should also get an alignment when you get the tire installed.
Kevin
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^I agree with MLC. I have been running Potenza 760's for 2 year's. I currently have around 15K on them and they are still at 5/32nd's on the rear's. They don't have the grip of S02's, but for the price, rain handling capability and longevity, they are hard to beat. I'm going to buy another set next year before the meet in South Dakota.
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I just replace a set of Bridgestone RE-750's with RE-760's. I have been happy with the 750's for several years and so far the 760's seem to be as good or better.Fred Eldridge
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Originally posted by DDS2kFTW View PostI think Continential has a $100 rebate going on, the DWS are around $800. I might wind up getting these, lots of good remarks on tire rack
The RE760 Sports are $550 plus the extras and the star specs are $590.
My only suggestion when it come to tires is this,
This car, as you all know or are finding out does some amazing things handling wise. There are many things that make that happen and one of the biggest is the things touching the road. Here is not a place to save a couple of bucks IMHO.
Sorry didn't mean to rant.
Kevin
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It seems to be alot cheaper to buy from tirerack or discount tire and have them shipped and put on by someone than actually buy direct.
After reading a few posts. It seems summer tires are the best, at least for us guys down south. RE760s seem to fit what I'm looking for.
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I have the Conti DW (not S) and they're outstanding tires. Most of the higher treadwear rated tires I've driven felt greasy with some heat in the tires, but these have been great to me so far. I think you just missed a free GPS deal on Conti tires though
You also didn't mention how much driving you do and what you want the tire to do. I only street drive my S (no track days or competitive autox) so treadwear, grip, then road noise were my order of importance. We don't have any snow or days that get even remotely close to freezing where I live so I don't buy anything other than summer tires.
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