hi all,

i am running Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Positions (225/255), my front tires are fine, but i need to replace the rear tires.

currently i am looking at the S-04 pole position as a compromise between spirited driving and everyday use:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

but would like to see what you guys think.

thanks in advance for the help.

-chewy

 

If you want to retain wet traction (better than the RE050's) and keep 255 in the rear, I think its the best fit. If you would rather have even better wet traction (and unfortunately more over-steer) go for the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. If wet traction is less important, the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 will be even better in the dry and about the same in the rain as the RE050's.

 

The S04 would be the closest match to the RE050. The 255/40R17 would be the best size to go with in the rear. The S04 was second only to the Pilot Super Sport in our testing but I think they will be closer to the tire you have in handling.
If I can help let me know.