i love my potenzasssss!!!
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i love my potenzasssss!!!
in the rain, theyre simply amazing...pulling out of school, i made a left turn onto StateCollege and going about 20, was basically turning, but i wasnt really controlling the turn, i just kind of slipped/skidded into the 2nd lane after i got moving....i was expecting it so i just eased off the gas and slowed to about 15 and allowed the tires to gain any traction...it was pretty cool, and will be until i get into an accident like that....and while heading home, i was at a stop, and slammed the gas, shot all the way to redline....which made me wonder, why didnt the rev limiter kick in? it went to 6.5k and then shifted to second where finally started moving forward and straight, rather than veering off to the right....im gonna miss all the sliding when i get new tires...
atw
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Re: i love my potenzasssss!!!
Originally posted by MaxedOut2g
in the rain, theyre simply amazing...pulling out of school, i made a left turn onto StateCollege and going about 20, was basically turning, but i wasnt really controlling the turn, i just kind of slipped/skidded into the 2nd lane after i got moving....i was expecting it so i just eased off the gas and slowed to about 15 and allowed the tires to gain any traction...it was pretty cool, and will be until i get into an accident like that....and while heading home, i was at a stop, and slammed the gas, shot all the way to redline....which made me wonder, why didnt the rev limiter kick in? it went to 6.5k and then shifted to second where finally started moving forward and straight, rather than veering off to the right....im gonna miss all the sliding when i get new tires...
atw
in the rain, theyre simply amazing...pulling out of school, i made a left turn onto StateCollege and going about 20, was basically turning, but i wasnt really controlling the turn, i just kind of slipped/skidded into the 2nd lane after i got moving....i was expecting it so i just eased off the gas and slowed to about 15 and allowed the tires to gain any traction...it was pretty cool, and will be until i get into an accident like that....and while heading home, i was at a stop, and slammed the gas, shot all the way to redline....which made me wonder, why didnt the rev limiter kick in? it went to 6.5k and then shifted to second where finally started moving forward and straight, rather than veering off to the right....im gonna miss all the sliding when i get new tires...
atw
That made my day 
Re: I must admit that is the first time I've heard anyone say that ?
Amazingly mine spun and slid a lot more during the first 1.5k miles. Lately it's been pretty sticky for some reason.
Originally posted by dougb
Most people (including me) hate the potenza's. My started sliding around 20k
Most people (including me) hate the potenza's. My started sliding around 20k
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Re: i love my potenzasssss!!!
Originally posted by MaxedOut2g
in the rain, theyre simply amazing...pulling out of school, i made a left turn onto StateCollege and going about 20, was basically turning, but i wasnt really controlling the turn, i just kind of slipped/skidded into the 2nd lane after i got moving....i was expecting it so i just eased off the gas and slowed to about 15 and allowed the tires to gain any traction...it was pretty cool, and will be until i get into an accident like that....and while heading home, i was at a stop, and slammed the gas, shot all the way to redline....which made me wonder, why didnt the rev limiter kick in? it went to 6.5k and then shifted to second where finally started moving forward and straight, rather than veering off to the right....im gonna miss all the sliding when i get new tires...
atw
in the rain, theyre simply amazing...pulling out of school, i made a left turn onto StateCollege and going about 20, was basically turning, but i wasnt really controlling the turn, i just kind of slipped/skidded into the 2nd lane after i got moving....i was expecting it so i just eased off the gas and slowed to about 15 and allowed the tires to gain any traction...it was pretty cool, and will be until i get into an accident like that....and while heading home, i was at a stop, and slammed the gas, shot all the way to redline....which made me wonder, why didnt the rev limiter kick in? it went to 6.5k and then shifted to second where finally started moving forward and straight, rather than veering off to the right....im gonna miss all the sliding when i get new tires...
atw
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Re: I must admit that is the first time I've heard anyone say that ?
Originally posted by dougb
Most people (including me) hate the potenza's. My started sliding around 20k
Most people (including me) hate the potenza's. My started sliding around 20k
atw
Re: i love my potenzasssss!!!
I have never driven such a $hitty tire in my life. I have a friend who's got a 2k SE, who just last week had a rear RE92 -blow-out- at 65mph on the highway. He is grateful to be in one piece after managing to get the car to the side of the road without destroying someone or body.
In my case, I spent days just pounding the gas to burn as much of the pieces of crap as I could (I needed an excuse to get new rubber). Love my new S-03 PP's
Jer
In my case, I spent days just pounding the gas to burn as much of the pieces of crap as I could (I needed an excuse to get new rubber
). Love my new S-03 PP's Jer
Originally posted by MaxedOut2g
in the rain, theyre simply amazing...pulling out of school, i made a left turn onto StateCollege and going about 20, was basically turning, but i wasnt really controlling the turn, i just kind of slipped/skidded into the 2nd lane after i got moving....i was expecting it so i just eased off the gas and slowed to about 15 and allowed the tires to gain any traction...it was pretty cool, and will be until i get into an accident like that....and while heading home, i was at a stop, and slammed the gas, shot all the way to redline....which made me wonder, why didnt the rev limiter kick in? it went to 6.5k and then shifted to second where finally started moving forward and straight, rather than veering off to the right....im gonna miss all the sliding when i get new tires...
atw
in the rain, theyre simply amazing...pulling out of school, i made a left turn onto StateCollege and going about 20, was basically turning, but i wasnt really controlling the turn, i just kind of slipped/skidded into the 2nd lane after i got moving....i was expecting it so i just eased off the gas and slowed to about 15 and allowed the tires to gain any traction...it was pretty cool, and will be until i get into an accident like that....and while heading home, i was at a stop, and slammed the gas, shot all the way to redline....which made me wonder, why didnt the rev limiter kick in? it went to 6.5k and then shifted to second where finally started moving forward and straight, rather than veering off to the right....im gonna miss all the sliding when i get new tires...
atw
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Re: i love my potenzasssss!!!
Originally posted by MaxedOut2g
in the rain, theyre simply amazing...pulling out of school, i made a left turn onto StateCollege and going about 20, was basically turning, but i wasnt really controlling the turn, i just kind of slipped/skidded into the 2nd lane after i got moving....i was expecting it so i just eased off the gas and slowed to about 15 and allowed the tires to gain any traction...it was pretty cool, and will be until i get into an accident like that....and while heading home, i was at a stop, and slammed the gas, shot all the way to redline....which made me wonder, why didnt the rev limiter kick in? it went to 6.5k and then shifted to second where finally started moving forward and straight, rather than veering off to the right....im gonna miss all the sliding when i get new tires...
atw
in the rain, theyre simply amazing...pulling out of school, i made a left turn onto StateCollege and going about 20, was basically turning, but i wasnt really controlling the turn, i just kind of slipped/skidded into the 2nd lane after i got moving....i was expecting it so i just eased off the gas and slowed to about 15 and allowed the tires to gain any traction...it was pretty cool, and will be until i get into an accident like that....and while heading home, i was at a stop, and slammed the gas, shot all the way to redline....which made me wonder, why didnt the rev limiter kick in? it went to 6.5k and then shifted to second where finally started moving forward and straight, rather than veering off to the right....im gonna miss all the sliding when i get new tires...
atw
Anyway, my favorite is when I hit a puddle and almost slam into a median. My life isn't exciting enough so I'm glad that happens once and a while to me to get my blood pumping. Also, I like to shovel myself out of my own driveway. I have an incline so when I get snow, my Potenzas like to take me into the middle of my yard. One advantage is that I get to meet my neighbors and give them all of my beer when they help push me out of my yard back on the driveway.
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How long does it take to wear out the Stock Potenzas? Just wondering how many miles I need before I can justify the cost of new tires and possibly new rims to my girlfriend-almost-fiance-soon-to-be-wife. 
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At about 10 to 15K
Originally posted by Hobert
How long does it take to wear out the Stock Potenzas? Just wondering how many miles I need before I can justify the cost of new tires and possibly new rims to my girlfriend-almost-fiance-soon-to-be-wife.
Hobert
How long does it take to wear out the Stock Potenzas? Just wondering how many miles I need before I can justify the cost of new tires and possibly new rims to my girlfriend-almost-fiance-soon-to-be-wife.
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Re: i love my potenzasssss!!!
Originally posted by MaxedOut2g
in the rain, theyre simply amazing...pulling out of school, i made a left turn onto StateCollege and going about 20, was basically turning, but i wasnt really controlling the turn, i just kind of slipped/skidded into the 2nd lane after i got moving....i was expecting it so i just eased off the gas and slowed to about 15 and allowed the tires to gain any traction...it was pretty cool, and will be until i get into an accident like that....and while heading home, i was at a stop, and slammed the gas, shot all the way to redline....which made me wonder, why didnt the rev limiter kick in? it went to 6.5k and then shifted to second where finally started moving forward and straight, rather than veering off to the right....im gonna miss all the sliding when i get new tires...
atw
in the rain, theyre simply amazing...pulling out of school, i made a left turn onto StateCollege and going about 20, was basically turning, but i wasnt really controlling the turn, i just kind of slipped/skidded into the 2nd lane after i got moving....i was expecting it so i just eased off the gas and slowed to about 15 and allowed the tires to gain any traction...it was pretty cool, and will be until i get into an accident like that....and while heading home, i was at a stop, and slammed the gas, shot all the way to redline....which made me wonder, why didnt the rev limiter kick in? it went to 6.5k and then shifted to second where finally started moving forward and straight, rather than veering off to the right....im gonna miss all the sliding when i get new tires...
atw
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I havet the pilots A/S, in the rain they are simply amazing in performence, I can take turns now faster then ever in the rain....i like them but it sucks now that i can't beat the sh*t out of them like i did on the potenzas
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Re: Re: i love my potenzasssss!!!
Originally posted by Jer
I have never driven such a $hitty tire in my life. I have a friend who's got a 2k SE, who just last week had a rear RE92 -blow-out- at 65mph on the highway. He is grateful to be in one piece after managing to get the car to the side of the road without destroying someone or body.
In my case, I spent days just pounding the gas to burn as much of the pieces of crap as I could (I needed an excuse to get new rubber). Love my new S-03 PP's
Jer
I have never driven such a $hitty tire in my life. I have a friend who's got a 2k SE, who just last week had a rear RE92 -blow-out- at 65mph on the highway. He is grateful to be in one piece after managing to get the car to the side of the road without destroying someone or body.
In my case, I spent days just pounding the gas to burn as much of the pieces of crap as I could (I needed an excuse to get new rubber
). Love my new S-03 PP's Jer
) or they will cause you to get into an accident. I held off on buying new rubber until they were getting close to the wear bars.... I just recently upgraded to 18" SSR GT1 rims with 245/40/18 S-03 Pole Positions....simply awsome!
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Re: Re: Re: i love my potenzasssss!!!
Originally posted by SterlingMist00
The OEM RE92's are without a doubt a terrible tire in the rain. They will either make you a better wet weather driver (as they did in my case- trying to contol the car at 75mph in the rain.. ) or they will cause you to get into an accident. I held off on buying new rubber until they were getting close to the wear bars.... I just recently upgraded to 18" SSR GT1 rims with 245/40/18 S-03 Pole Positions....simply awsome!
The OEM RE92's are without a doubt a terrible tire in the rain. They will either make you a better wet weather driver (as they did in my case- trying to contol the car at 75mph in the rain..
) or they will cause you to get into an accident. I held off on buying new rubber until they were getting close to the wear bars.... I just recently upgraded to 18" SSR GT1 rims with 245/40/18 S-03 Pole Positions....simply awsome!
I don't understand why people buy the michlin pilot sport a/s or the dunlop sp sport, when the s-03 is cheaper and clearly superior, judging by the reviews and ratings.
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Amen to that, I'm never getting a different tire, unless it's an S-04 <grin>
Originally posted by Dan4614
S-03s ALL THE WAY! My second set will be at my door on wednesday.
I don't understand why people buy the michlin pilot sport a/s or the dunlop sp sport, when the s-03 is cheaper and clearly superior, judging by the reviews and ratings.
S-03s ALL THE WAY! My second set will be at my door on wednesday.
I don't understand why people buy the michlin pilot sport a/s or the dunlop sp sport, when the s-03 is cheaper and clearly superior, judging by the reviews and ratings.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: i love my potenzasssss!!!
Originally posted by Dan4614
S-03s ALL THE WAY! My second set will be at my door on wednesday.
I don't understand why people buy the michlin pilot sport a/s or the dunlop sp sport, when the s-03 is cheaper and clearly superior, judging by the reviews and ratings.
S-03s ALL THE WAY! My second set will be at my door on wednesday.
I don't understand why people buy the michlin pilot sport a/s or the dunlop sp sport, when the s-03 is cheaper and clearly superior, judging by the reviews and ratings.
Dan,
I just got my first set of the Bridgestone S-03s. How many miles did you get out of your first set of S0-3s?....
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: i love my potenzasssss!!!
Originally posted by SterlingMist00
Dan,
I just got my first set of the Bridgestone S-03s. How many miles did you get out of your first set of S0-3s?....
Dan,
I just got my first set of the Bridgestone S-03s. How many miles did you get out of your first set of S0-3s?....
Albert
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