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Replacing RS3v2 255/40/17

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Old 03-12-2019, 03:21 PM
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Default Replacing RS3v2 255/40/17

When I bought my car, the previous owner had Hankook RS3 v2 tires on it. He tracked it. I do not, but also don't really want to step down in grip since I'm used to driving with them. This car only gets driven in 60+ degree weather. Setup is 255/40/17 on all 4 corners.

Right now I'm considering:
  • Hankook RS4 (Figure they will be similar to the RS3s) - learning towards this
  • Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (Cheapest)
  • Bridgestone Pole Position S04
I'm having some trouble comparing tires, what out of these (OR others if I'm missing some that would work better) would you recommend?
Old 03-12-2019, 07:06 PM
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i run the re71r's and i love them.. the wear isnt the best but i have never been so happy with a tire in my 10 years of s2k ownership
Old 03-13-2019, 09:56 AM
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How do you use the car on those 60+ degree days?

If you aren't tracking it, you likely don't need RS4 levels of grip .... The S04 would probably be fine. I have the indy 500. Good cheap tire but i don't like the wallowy feel in the sidewall. If you are at all in tune with your cars you'd notice it coming from a 200tw.
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It’s no 200TW but Continental Extreme contact sport has been a great tire for me. I would reccomend to anyone. Very grippy, handles water quite well and is cheaper than the Pilot sport 4s which is the closest comparative tire.
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I'm in the same boat
I have RS3's in stock sizes on oem ap2v2's right now (still have plenty of life left)

Once my Advans come in, I want to go up to a 225 front and 255 rear, can't decide if I want to get RS4's or Indy 500's
It'll be mostly street driving
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