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How long did your stock 19 Potenzas last?
03-18-2009, 09:52 AM
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I have 27,500 on all four...I could probably get another 5000 out of the rears, but the cords are showing on the insides of the fronts. I've looked at manufacturer websites and talked to five tire dealers; so far only bridgestone and nitto make OEM size matching sets. I will probably go 275/35/19 on the rear and 245/40/19 on the front. Any thoughts on other possible sizes? Has anyone had experience with changing the tire size on the stock wheels? Recommendations?
I was pleased with the Bridgestones, but 300+ per tire is too much.
I was pleased with the Bridgestones, but 300+ per tire is too much.
08-29-2009, 01:02 PM
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Damn, those things lasted alot better for most of you! I am still under 10K and they have nearly no tread left and the road noise is ridiculous, sounds like I'm driving a Jeep with 44's on it. Going to get something new next week. Has any one had experience with the Nitto Invo's?
09-11-2009, 08:58 AM
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I'm gonna replace my front tyres in the next month which should be 25,000klms
according to google that's about 15.5K in miles
the rear tires are still in good condition
according to google that's about 15.5K in miles
the rear tires are still in good condition
09-19-2009, 03:16 AM
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i had it for about 5000 miles did some doughnuts and race every now and then. tread lasted pretty well. but i destroyed my right rear wheel tire when i drifted a U turn turning to the feft. I didnt know these tires cost so much! but im still running my two front potenzas still got thread on them
09-26-2009, 08:00 PM
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For whats its worth, one of the original tires blew out at 500 miles but I was told that something hit the side of it so there is no warranty or pro rating.
What are other people with the S versiojn replacing them with other than the Potenza's? I used to always like to keep the same tires to keep the saem feel but I actually was talked into some W or Z Rated (whichver is the 180mph rated) Kumo's on my last car and they felt the same as the Potenza's, gripped better, and lasted 40% longer at about 60% of the cost. I know many people say Kumo makes cheap tires but I had a great experience with them myself and my speedo sees triple digits around turns quite consistently so I am not going to go with something unsafe.
Dean
