Planning to change to Potenza RE960AS but...?!
#16
Anyone tried the Turanza Serenity? I read the review from Tirerack, they are not bad!! In fact, as good as the RE960AS Pole Position.
But the fact that Turanza Serenity is Grand Touring tires, they will be more quieter I guess, compared to RE960AS, which is Ultra High Performance tires.
Am I right?
But the fact that Turanza Serenity is Grand Touring tires, they will be more quieter I guess, compared to RE960AS, which is Ultra High Performance tires.
Am I right?
This isn't a knock against these tires, I'm sure they are fantastic, and I may wind up with a set on my car someday. However, they are all seasons, which means they have a much different (harder, longer lasting, etc) compound to deal with a range of temperatures and road conditions.
With a treadwear rating of 400, you should expect to get 30-50k miles depending on your driving habits. HTH.
Edit: The RE960AS have a treadwear rating of 400 AA A, and the serenity have a treadwear rating of 740 A A. These are both made by the same manufacturer, so the serenity will last longer (740 vs 400), but the RE960AS will have more grip (AA A vs A A)
#21
on the other hand, RE960AS is less quiet than serenity but got better grip to the road.
so, it;s your decision.. quiet vs grip.
#24
I just bought Sumitomo HTRZ3's to replace my extremely loud stock Bridgestone Potenza RE050's. Price really wasnt my first issue, but I wanted a summer tire... My OEM tires Only have 11k miles on them and they still look new, but I cant stand the road noise.
In my research I also found that you should buy an aysmetrical tire, so you can at least rotate your tires side to side. (Since our cars have different size tires front/rear) When a tire cant be rotated, it will tend to get noisy down the road and any rotation will make it last longer and keep them quiet.
In my research I also found that you should buy an aysmetrical tire, so you can at least rotate your tires side to side. (Since our cars have different size tires front/rear) When a tire cant be rotated, it will tend to get noisy down the road and any rotation will make it last longer and keep them quiet.
#26
actually I have no idea why. LOL. I always look at RE960AS pole position, which is from the reviews, are impressive. So I compared with the competitors, which are all-season tires too.
Is there any great (good is not enough) summer tires? in terms of quietness and grip..
how bout the price?
Is there any great (good is not enough) summer tires? in terms of quietness and grip..
how bout the price?
#27
actually I have no idea why. LOL. I always look at RE960AS pole position, which is from the reviews, are impressive. So I compared with the competitors, which are all-season tires too.
Is there any great (good is not enough) summer tires? in terms of quietness and grip..
how bout the price?
Is there any great (good is not enough) summer tires? in terms of quietness and grip..
how bout the price?
They are not cheap tires! 240 AA I believe so not much tread life in them but own a pair and you will understand why! You will fall in love with them. You get what you pay for and hands down this is by far the best tire I have had on a car. The Micheline Pilot A/S tires are great tires also. Just in your area I would go more for a Summer or Max Performance tire! Give them a try. Discount Tire was very reasonable on price if they are local to you.
The tire you are looking at Discount Tire had great things to say about it. I think the tread is 340 AA on it?? i cant recall???
ps. I got an email back and order the caliper stickers if you havent and would like the info PM me.
#28
I have the Micheline PS2's on my car for the summer. Don't have the luxury some other members have
They are not cheap tires! 240 AA I believe so not much tread life in them but own a pair and you will understand why! You will fall in love with them. You get what you pay for and hands down this is by far the best tire I have had on a car. The Micheline Pilot A/S tires are great tires also. Just in your area I would go more for a Summer or Max Performance tire! Give them a try. Discount Tire was very reasonable on price if they are local to you.
The tire you are looking at Discount Tire had great things to say about it. I think the tread is 340 AA on it?? i cant recall???
ps. I got an email back and order the caliper stickers if you havent and would like the info PM me.
They are not cheap tires! 240 AA I believe so not much tread life in them but own a pair and you will understand why! You will fall in love with them. You get what you pay for and hands down this is by far the best tire I have had on a car. The Micheline Pilot A/S tires are great tires also. Just in your area I would go more for a Summer or Max Performance tire! Give them a try. Discount Tire was very reasonable on price if they are local to you.
The tire you are looking at Discount Tire had great things to say about it. I think the tread is 340 AA on it?? i cant recall???
ps. I got an email back and order the caliper stickers if you havent and would like the info PM me.
but undoubtedly, michelin ps2 is also a great tire for our IS!!
#29
I think I know why I go all-season tires althogh I'm in california
i searched the performance vs tread life of the tires.
it turns out that summer tires that are high performance have short tread life. Example: Michelin Sport pS2 is rated 220 AA A. wow..220??
potenza RE960AS all-season and Yokohama ADVAN S.4. all-season ultra high performance have 400 AA A rating. 400
so, considering these, and prices that are not much different, I would go all-season
i searched the performance vs tread life of the tires.
it turns out that summer tires that are high performance have short tread life. Example: Michelin Sport pS2 is rated 220 AA A. wow..220??
potenza RE960AS all-season and Yokohama ADVAN S.4. all-season ultra high performance have 400 AA A rating. 400
so, considering these, and prices that are not much different, I would go all-season
#30
Calculate tire szie when changing, dont guess...