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View Poll Results: Best for Dry Traction
Kuhmo Ecsta V70A 265/45 R16
8.33%
Bridgestone R050 245/45 R16
0
0%
Bridgestone OE S02 225/50 R16
75.00%
Toyo T1-R 245/45 R16
8.33%
Michelin Pilot S 245/45 R60
0
0%
Goodyear Eagle 225/45 R16
8.33%
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Which rear tyres ?

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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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I am in need to change the rear tyres as my old OE S02's are busted.
I need dry traction, All 4 will be changed at the end of summer so i shouldn't worry about wear not even noise etc... Just pure dry grip. For what should i opt for ??
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tR|p^,Aug 2 2004, 08:07 PM
I am in need to change the rear tyres as my old OE S02's are busted.
I need dry traction, All 4 will be changed at the end of summer so i shouldn't worry about wear not even noise etc... Just pure dry grip. For what should i opt for ??
Are you saying that the OE S02 are better for traction then the 265 semi slick tyres of Kuhmo V70A ?
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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I think that the Eagles should be 245s. Personally, I'd stick with OEMS for Summer / Autumn use.
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 11:21 PM
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Where's the option for Bridgestone S03 245/45 R16 ?
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisWells,Aug 3 2004, 08:21 AM
Where's the option for Bridgestone S03 245/45 R16 ?
the S03 are no longer produced. At least thats what the local agent told me.
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 01:39 AM
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Oh I had some fitted a couple of months ago. If true, it'll be a problem keeping a matched set now
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris Type R,Aug 3 2004, 08:04 AM
I think that the Eagles should be 245s. Personally, I'd stick with OEMS for Summer / Autumn use.
The Eagle F1 GS-D3 only do 245/50 R16 and 225/50 R16 so 225 will compensate for the extra sidewall. (am i correct?)

S02 are good tyres all round, for traction wet/dry, wear and noise (excluding the hard ride). I am only interested in dry traction which i think i still say that the semi slicks are better then the S02. Anyone disagrees about this fact ?
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