When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Even driving alone, without the constant noise from the passenger seat ("Slow down!), I rarely and never deliberately push the car to tire squeal so I don't think I need more grip. Maybe I don't drive as fast as she thinks.
And I should really be looking at tires that handle rain better than my current tires which have hydroplaned on me a couple of times. 4th point on contact held on tight to the seat.
Reunion of sorts coming up in September. 600 miles/10 hours. Always kool to show up with the S2000. Don't want tire issues enroute.
There is also the Continental Extreme Contact Force, which is supposed to be a new 200TW tire designed for endurance use. The main selling points being extended treadwear/life and a focus on wet grip.
Yep, that's what it looks like right now. Actually I am (was) considering 225/255 this time -- for no scientific reason other than perhaps a bit more turn in. I experimented with "CR" spec size last time (2016) and all seems well. And I can't deny the wider rear tires look good from behind the car. I'm the first one to note "brand loyalty" is BS but for some reason I've stuck with Bridgestone and irrationally, no doubt, shun Michelin.
Measured tire tread earlier today and it's still fine so some of this is academic for at least the summer. Will all come to a head if I have to replace a tire from damage.
-- Chuck
If you want to stick with "brand loyalty", then why not look at the (Bridgestone) Firestone Indy 500. I'm running 225/45/17's and 255/40/17's on my 2004 with stock AP2V1 wheels (with 15mm spacers) and I've decided the Indy 500's will be my next set of tires based on performance reviews and cost. My local Firestone dealer even guaranteed to beat Tire Rack or any online vendor pricing.
Was really trying to determine what replaced the Bridgestone RE71R and SO4 tires but, as feared this has turned into mostly an "other than Bridgestone" tire thread. Not (currently) considering 3d tier (Ultra) tires which, of course, excludes a very large number of tires. Averaging about 3000-4000miles/year means tread wear isn't a real concern. Gonna have to give this a few more months and see what's available.
06-15-2021, 04:58 AM
Not (currently) considering 3d tier (Ultra) tires which, of course, excludes a very large number of tires. Averaging about 3000-4000miles/year means tread wear isn't a real concern. Gonna have to give this a few more months and see what's available.
