General Exclaims or Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS??
07-06-2008 | 03:55 PM
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I am trying to decide on new tires for my 19" OEM #166.
I have Generals right now. They were nice. They cost $600 for all 4.
The Potenza's are double the price, and Tirerack people rate them better in handling.
Do I go with what I know, or do I explore to possibly find something better?
Anyone have any experience with the RE960AS's?
I have about a year left on my lease, so I do not need extra treadwear (I think that the Generals did not last to long for me).
I have Generals right now. They were nice. They cost $600 for all 4.
The Potenza's are double the price, and Tirerack people rate them better in handling.
Do I go with what I know, or do I explore to possibly find something better?
Anyone have any experience with the RE960AS's?
I have about a year left on my lease, so I do not need extra treadwear (I think that the Generals did not last to long for me).
07-06-2008 | 04:00 PM
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With only a year left, why pay top dollar? Unless you plan to really drive it hard, I'd get another set of UHP's.
07-06-2008 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='617681' date='Jul 6 2008, 08:00 PM
With only a year left, why pay top dollar? Unless you plan to really drive it hard, I'd get another set of UHP's.
07-06-2008 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='617681' date='Jul 6 2008, 08:00 PM
With only a year left, why pay top dollar? Unless you plan to really drive it hard, I'd get another set of UHP's.
As much as I don't like the Generals I agree with this...
07-07-2008 | 07:15 AM
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General Exclaim Ultra High Performance (UHP). They're available from Tirerack.com as well as other tire resellers. It's a decent product for the price you pay. I had them on my previous E39, which were Ok. I don't drive the car that hard either.
07-07-2008 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by John@EuroRev' post='618051' date='Jul 7 2008, 08:33 AM
I recommend Generals. Very underrated. Same company as Continentals. Its like buying generic made by the brand company.
Thanks for the tip!
07-07-2008 | 08:51 AM
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I wanted UHPs, but they are on back order until (according to my dealer) late July.
I anted up (and how) for Michelin Pilot Sports instead. My wallet is MUCH lighter now.
I anted up (and how) for Michelin Pilot Sports instead. My wallet is MUCH lighter now.