Here's the deal: '06 S2000 with worn rear tires (OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE050). Front still has decent thread. Car is leased, and I'm planning on returning it in ~7 months.

What are some decent tires (balance of price and performance) to replace the OEM rear tires?

Ideally, I don't want to spend too much as I will be returning the car. But, I may also want to try out a track day... Therefore, I'm not certain how mixing/matching different tires will impact handling.

Let me know if any of you have suggestions.

Thanks!

 

I'd suggest get the stock rears again, if you aren't going to replace all 4 tires.

 

does your lease require OEM tires upon return? might b important to know...

 

this is going to be unpopular, but if you have anything ever besides just dry.... the bfg traction ta tires work great. i got them last year on the prelude and they are great. they hold very well, even in pretty heavy rain, i tried to slam the brakes to see what point they skid at and nothing.

of course they are not going to be the best, but for $100 each i think they are great. though right not i'm running them on the lude not the s, they well be more money on the s, but still good bang for the buck.

oh by the way, they even do pretty good in the snow

 

I have these tires on my Mazda and I'm quite pleased with them. Sharp handling, great in the snow and even better in the wet (they will not hydroplane at all as far as I can tell). However, they do tend to ride HARD. I feel every crease in the road. Noise is about average, maybe slightly above. Overall, a worthy all-season tire.

 

my lexus lease is up soon and they told me all 4 tires must be same brand as well as speed rating. also it must have 3/32 of tread left. if not they replace at there cost.

 

fuzion ZRi if you want summers...I have them on the rear and went on a nice drive in the mountains today. Once they warmed up, they were very sticky around corners.

 

I will go with the cheapest used tire at tires place.

 

If you're not replacing all 4 tires, you should go with the same set of tires on the front (in your case the RE050s). The tread pattern and grip levels on tires are different and imho its dangerous to pair different tires between front and rear, this is especially important in the wet - if you plan on doing a track day, then I highly recommend you go with the same tires just for safety's sake.

Sure they're expensive, but is an extra $250 or so worth spending if it potentially saves you from getting into an accident which could cost thousands of dollars to fix, or worse cost you your life? Just my 2 cents...

If you want to replace all 4 tires, I would recommend the Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs. They're a great tire for the price - stickier than the RE050s, although the ride quality is much harsher with these tires compared to the RE050s. I own them in 215/45/17 up front and 255/40/17 in the rear.

 

[QUOTE=GT_NFR,Nov 22 2008, 05:30 PM] fuzion ZRi if you want summers...I have them on the rear and went on a nice drive in the mountains today.