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Old 10-26-2008, 06:05 PM
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PS2's have a very good reputation, they are great for everyday driving in warm weather climates. I run Pilot Sport all seasons and am very happy with them. I have had many different brands of tires including Continental, Dunlop, Pirelli. Bridgestone...

Michelin's are always my favorite but I have also had good experiences with Pirelli Pzeros. Other brands have been OK but I prefer the ride and handling characteristics of the Michelins best. They are expensive but I think they are worth it.
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Recently replaced my Bridgestone RFT with Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season. So far i'm liking them a lot. Rides nicer, quieter and i don't get that floaty/drifting feel when I hit bumps on the rd.

Ditching RFT was the best thing I've done on this car.
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Toyo T1Rs... they will work to the last bit left...

price is awesome too...
Old 10-27-2008, 05:56 AM
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I am probably going tp get Michelin PS2's. Do they ride harsh?
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='704414' date='Oct 27 2008, 03:56 PM
I am probably going tp get Michelin PS2's. Do they ride harsh?

try the ContiSport tires by Continental, i'm in love with them, excellent grip, smooth ride, the whole works.
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I swapped my Dunlop runflats for PS2's and the difference is amazing. I now have around 7,000 miles on them in what has been a very wet British summer. Great for just cruising the motorway or blasting round country lanes. Quieter, smoother, grippier.

Haven't heard that they are worse when worn - these are the standard tyreson the M series here.

They were a bit more expensive but so far have been just the job.
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I have several non runflats and so far my favorites are bridgeston re050 pole position. great grip wet or dry and quiet.
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='704414' date='Oct 27 2008, 09:56 AM
I am probably going tp get Michelin PS2's. Do they ride harsh?
I have these exact tires and I love them... the ride is great (quiet and smooth). I haven't really had a chance to test them out in any heavy inclement weather but the few times it has rained they have performed great. They are little pricey though but good tires in my opinion. I hope this helps...
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I'm about to replace the Dunlop RFT's - has anyone tried Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric's?
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='703830' date='Oct 26 2008, 09:55 AM
I used to be a fan of run-flats because I liked the harsh driving feel. But, recently it started raining down here in Florida, and I got a glimpse of just how bad the traction on these things is. My stability control icon blinked 5 times on the way home last night, I wasn't even in sport mode, just driving normally. Twice at the stoplight, once while making a U-turn. Once while taking a left turn into my community, going about 25-30mph. And once more in my community at a stop sign. I really don't feel very safe with these Bridgestone Potenza tires. I want to get normal tires, Michelin would be good. I have heard mixed feeling about the PS2's. Can someone give my some suggestions on good tires? I don't need racing tires, just tires that will stick to the road.

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-Krozi
If you are considering an all season tire take a look at the Bridgestone RE960's. I replaced my Dunlop run flats with them and have been really happy with the handling and wet/dry traction. They were the highest rated AS on tirerack.com.


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