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MacLean 04-15-2012 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyD (Post 1664945)
i only got 13k out of the stock Potenzas... switched to the Super Sports, and loving them so far.

I have heard a lot of people say that they love the Super Sports. I would like for those to be my next set which I would increase tire size to 265/35 ZR 19's (front) & 305/30 ZR 19's (back). I am currently running 245/40 ZR 19's (front) & 285/35 ZR 19's (back) on Yokohama ADVAN Sport.

ShinyBlueZ 04-15-2012 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 1664797)
I was doing the speed limit, 80mph. :confused:

My previous ones were bald and couldn't grip at just 40mph.

Geez.. the speed limit there is 80mph? Ours max out at 60mph :icon14:

Pintsize725 04-15-2012 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ShinyBlueZ (Post 1664980)
Geez.. the speed limit there is 80mph? Ours max out at 60mph :icon14:

Our 130 toll road started at 70, then 75, and now they raised it to 80. :)

delusional 04-15-2012 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cafiax (Post 1661587)
I do not like the road noise either. Has anyone tried the Michelin Pilot Super Sports and Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110? Are they able to minimize road noise while improving grip?

the hankook v12 significantly lowered road noise and its much more comfortable too. as for grip i haven't really noticed too much difference.

rebe945 04-15-2012 06:22 PM

Hankooks V12s
 
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Originally Posted by Cafiax (Post 1661587)
I do not like the road noise either. Has anyone tried the Michelin Pilot Super Sports and Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110? Are they able to minimize road noise while improving grip?

Yes ,they are quieter and softer in ride. More than the base Yoko Advans

JARblue 04-15-2012 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 1664999)
Our 130 toll road started at 70, then 75, and now they raised it to 80. :)

I wish I got to :driving: it more often. I've cruised alongside cops at 87 on this road :happydance:

Pintsize725 04-15-2012 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 1665067)
I wish I got to :driving: it more often. I've cruised alongside cops at 87 on this road :happydance:

Same here. It's the only road I can trust to hit over 100. I'll be taking mine down 620 on tuesday, looking forward to the curves. :)

NBZ34 04-15-2012 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 1665067)
I wish I got to :driving: it more often. I've cruised alongside cops at 87 on this road :happydance:

Most of the interstate roads in TX has upped the limit to 80 in 'rural' areas. This just happened not too long ago.

And yes, the toll road around Austin is pretty uninhabited.. perfect to go WOT in spots. :stirthepot:

MacLean 04-15-2012 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by agrotech (Post 1665145)
Most of the interstate roads in TX has upped the limit to 80 in 'rural' areas. This just happened not too long ago.

And yes, the toll road around Austin is pretty uninhabited.. perfect to go WOT in spots. :stirthepot:

Really...... Austin is only 2-2 1/2hrs away from Houston. I haven't been to Austin in awhile, but I need to check it out sometime. I would open up the car too if the speed limit was 80mph.

Pintsize725 04-15-2012 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21 (Post 1665175)
Really...... Austin is only 2-2 1/2hrs away from Houston. I haven't been to Austin in awhile, but I need to check it out sometime. I would open up the car too if the speed limit was 80mph.

Now the secret is out. :p Ok, my part in derailing this thread is over.

MacLean 04-15-2012 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cgmg21 (Post 1665175)
Really...... Austin is only 2-2 1/2hrs away from Houston. I haven't been to Austin in awhile, but I need to check it out sometime. I would open up the car too if the speed limit was 80mph.


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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 1665181)
Now the secret is out. :p Ok, my part in derailing this thread is over.

I won't tell if you don't tell....hehehehe

gbrettin 04-15-2012 10:10 PM

Last time I looked tire companies didn't have a lot of options for 19" sport rims. Are you guys getting them for 18's or 19's?

Compdoc777 04-15-2012 10:33 PM

I have the Yokohama neova and those are much quieter. They handle very well I fact I have not even found the limit on them yet. Just grip and more grip cant wait to auto cross this thing! I took a turn the other day that almost ripped my face off and anything that was not bolted down headed to the right side of my car it was awesome. My vetts never had this much grip.

Seems like different roads and surfaces will cause more noise, be the stock potensas are loud and louder once the tread gets to a little be fore the wear marker.

mikey1600 04-15-2012 10:41 PM

I've changed over to Nitto Invo's when I went with the 20" wheels, they are heaps quieter then standard bridgestone re050's

chrischhorn 04-15-2012 10:47 PM

I agree, the RE050's are terrible.....im gonna be usin the RE970's i have for the fronts but im gonna go with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S + 's for the rears since they dont have the RE970's for the rear size i want. Eventually will convert the fronts to A/S+ too but why pay for something now i when i have something that will already make me plenty happy now compared to the RE050's

MacLean 04-15-2012 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin (Post 1665611)
Last time I looked tire companies didn't have a lot of options for 19" sport rims. Are you guys getting them for 18's or 19's?

No new tires yet, but when I do it is 19's.

JARblue 04-16-2012 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey1600 (Post 1665703)
I've changed over to Nitto Invo's when I went with the 20" wheels, they are heaps quieter then standard bridgestone re050's

I love the Nitto Invos... got 19s in 285 on the rear. I wasn't originally planning on 285 but Discount Tire didn't have 275 in stock. The 19s are a little difficult to find sometimes, but Discount Tire has always had a few options in stock for me. If they don't have what I want in stock, they generally always get it within 1-2 days.

MacLean 04-16-2012 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 1666009)
The 19s are a little difficult to find sometimes, but Discount Tire has always had a few options in stock for me. If they don't have what I want in stock, they generally always get it within 1-2 days.

+1........ Absolutely

flashburn 04-16-2012 09:38 AM

Not sure why you would get All Season tires unless you don't have a winter vehicle or winter wheels. I loved the Continental DW tires though, not that I tried a bunch of brands, but they were way better than stock and Hankook V12's.

Forrest 04-16-2012 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cafiax (Post 1661587)
I do not like the road noise either. Has anyone tried the Michelin Pilot Super Sports and Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110? Are they able to minimize road noise while improving grip?

Been using the Michelin Pilot Super Sport for about 3,000 miles. The road noise is decreased by 20%. The handling is increased by 50% just with the tire alone. The OEM's are nasty crap with sidewall flex in the corners. MPSS made the car feel like it was supposed to and I feel they were worth every penny.

Also the hydroplane resistance on the tire is phenomenal. On the OEM tires when I would hit puddles I would feel the car pull out from under me. With the new tires I have yet to have the car steer out from under me. A must have if it rains a lot where you live.

God 04-16-2012 07:41 PM

Your welcome.

shadoquad 04-16-2012 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by God (Post 1667710)
Your welcome.

:icon18::roflpuke2:

JARblue 04-16-2012 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by God (Post 1667710)
Your welcome.

On that note... IBTL

I would really have expected God to have better grammar, but who the F()@K am I to question God....


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