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Old 03-15-2005, 12:56 PM   #73
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what are the OEM zhp tires?

(am guessing dunlops or conti's because there is a german linkage there)
Bridgestone Potenza RE-040

-or-

Michelin Pilot Sport
blech to both.

bridgestones are heavy and not communicative at the limits (had the re070s on the STi and an experience with s03s on the xiT).

the pilot sports were a fad. comparing to the PS2s to the PS1s you can see how michelin learned the error of their ways. those trendy v treads give up way too much dry grip and there are other CAD-assisted ways to design treads that can spit water out of the grooves with better dry grip.
I agree. I unfortunately got the RE040s on mine and Im hating them. Fortunately, I have 12K on them and they probably will only last another 8-10K more (treadwear of 140!! ). I will moving up to PS2s probably.
Mine have 16K and still look good. I hope the rears last me from April until November. The fronts look a bit better.

I'll definitely be going to M-PS2's.
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