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Old 04-01-2002, 05:01 PM
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replacing tires need suggestions

well finally my Bridgestone Potenza are almost BALD!!!! so its time to replace them i wanna keep the same size but im kinda clueless on what brands are good. can i get your guys imput or experience with certain brands of tires. i want zr rated and better performance then these potenza. looking to spend bout 400 bux
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Old 04-01-2002, 08:01 PM
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Get you some Kuhmo's. They are really good tires for the price.
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Old 04-01-2002, 10:06 PM
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did you have the Potenza RE730s? They're so harsh and noisy, but after putting the tires to around 30 psi, I can really notice the diffference in ride quality. It's a lot softer without any real loss in handling.

anyway, i suggest you find a good V-rated all season tire, that's QUIET.
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Old 04-01-2002, 11:12 PM
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Re: replacing tires need suggestions

Originally posted by max1ma97se
well finally my Bridgestone Potenza are almost BALD!!!! so its time to replace them i wanna keep the same size but im kinda clueless on what brands are good. can i get your guys imput or experience with certain brands of tires. i want zr rated and better performance then these potenza. looking to spend bout 400 bux
All season or summer? The Bridgestone Potenza RE950 is an excellent all-season z-rated tire. Wet traction is awesome.
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Old 04-02-2002, 03:55 AM
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Re: Re: replacing tires need suggestions

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All season or summer? The Bridgestone Potenza RE950 is an excellent all-season z-rated tire. Wet traction is awesome.
That tire used to be over $100 each, but the price has fallen, so it meets the $400/set criteria. Tire does not have a AA traction rating which most new tires have unfortunately. Only H rated which really doesn't matter either with a Maz.
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Old 04-02-2002, 05:06 AM
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I will also suggest the Potenza RE950. I've been loving mine for 30000 miles now
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Old 04-02-2002, 10:53 AM
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Re: Re: Re: replacing tires need suggestions

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That tire used to be over $100 each, but the price has fallen, so it meets the $400/set criteria. Tire does not have a AA traction rating which most new tires have unfortunately. Only H rated which really doesn't matter either with a Maz.
It is indeed rated AA...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...=Potenza+RE950

"215/55HR16 400 AA"
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Re: Re: Re: Re: replacing tires need suggestions

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It is indeed rated AA...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...=Potenza+RE950

"215/55HR16 400 AA"
RE950 is Traction A, Temperature A.

SP Sport A2 is Traction AA, Temperature A.

AA is the highest rating, A is below it.

http:/www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec
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tires...

I just bought Kumhos and I like them a lot. they're pretty cheap too.
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Re: tires...

Originally posted by Larcenist
I just bought Kumhos and I like them a lot. they're pretty cheap too.
I third that. Great tires at a great price (if you don't need them for winter)
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