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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ats77' date='Apr 24 2005, 06:37 AM
[quote name='Merzbow' date='Apr 24 2005, 09:40 AM'][quote name='Alex.br' date='Apr 22 2005, 01:26 PM']I had some experience with sport tires.


The best one in my opinion is Michelin Pilot Sport II follow by Yokohama AVS Sport


I just had another brands like GoodYear, Pirelli, but the worst one was Falken. :'(
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Both the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 and Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 are hopelessly backorded at every online tire store I can find, for 19" tires (rear tires - 275/30-19, front tires - 245/35-19). This is pissing me off because these are the top two-rated Max Performance tires on Tire Rack. The Potenza S-03 Pole Positions rate a close 3rd, and are in-stock. Anyone have any opinion on these? I'll probably just buy them since I've enjoyed Potenzas on my GS400 for quite some time. Also, if any knows where I can get the Goodyears or Michelins mentioned above, drop me a line - I'll pay extra.
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Potenzas are the past still in the first two ranks.

The above mentionned were suggested to me by pros...from Germany.
245/35/R19 and 275/30/R19 ZR
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Well, as they say, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I just ordered the S-O3s and some wheels (which I will keep a secret until I post pictures here), and will have them in a few days as opposed to a few months. A lot of people on different forums are happy with the Potenzas, I was happy with them on my Lexus, so I don't see it as that big of a risk. Plus I save about $75 a tire.
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Merzbow' date='Apr 24 2005, 06:33 PM
[quote name='ats77' date='Apr 24 2005, 06:37 AM'][quote name='Merzbow' date='Apr 24 2005, 09:40 AM'][quote name='Alex.br' date='Apr 22 2005, 01:26 PM']I had some experience with sport tires.


The best one in my opinion is Michelin Pilot Sport II follow by Yokohama AVS Sport


I just had another brands like GoodYear, Pirelli, but the worst one was Falken. :'(
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Both the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 and Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 are hopelessly backorded at every online tire store I can find, for 19" tires (rear tires - 275/30-19, front tires - 245/35-19). This is pissing me off because these are the top two-rated Max Performance tires on Tire Rack. The Potenza S-03 Pole Positions rate a close 3rd, and are in-stock. Anyone have any opinion on these? I'll probably just buy them since I've enjoyed Potenzas on my GS400 for quite some time. Also, if any knows where I can get the Goodyears or Michelins mentioned above, drop me a line - I'll pay extra.
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Potenzas are the past still in the first two ranks.

The above mentionned were suggested to me by pros...from Germany.
245/35/R19 and 275/30/R19 ZR
[snapback]119375[/snapback]
[/quote]

Well, as they say, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I just ordered the S-O3s and some wheels (which I will keep a secret until I post pictures here), and will have them in a few days as opposed to a few months. A lot of people on different forums are happy with the Potenzas, I was happy with them on my Lexus, so I don't see it as that big of a risk. Plus I save about $75 a tire.
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Continental SportContact 2 245/35/R19 and 275/30/R19 ZR
The above mentionned were suggested to me by pros...from Germany: HAMANN I think I can trust them true they still have PZ0s and S03s even Scudiera from Bridgestone, I had before for 225 RE050 but those Contis are first of all always been used on bimmers as geniue German products like BMW , and have less noise.

Continental SportContact 2
Test results auto motor und sport :
"A sports tyre for highest demands.
Excellent braking performance and acquaplaning prevention are the most important qualities of the new high-end tyre by continental for sports cars and luxury vehicles.
Early acceptance by Porsche and Ford underline ContiSportContact 2 qualities."
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