My rear tires (OEM) are worn right down, will be looking to replace them in July.
The fronts look pretty good so I'm thinking to just replace the rears.
Is this a good idea?
If so, I see a wide disparity in pricing between the RE050 and the RE760. Not only are the RE760 priced lower, but they also have a much higher wear rating (to be honest, I'm not terribly impressed that the rears need replacing after one and a half summers, some spirited driving but mostly civilized).
I keep reading not to have different tires front and back, would it be alright to go with the RE760's in the rear with the RE050's in the front?
I would seriously consider switching over to the RE760's front and back if it's a big deal.
Thanks in advance for your comments!

 

I'm in exactly the same boat. 8mm up front and 4 on the rear.
Here's the pricing I got in March for a set on my coupe not including taxes.
Falken ZE912 - $700.00
Bridgestone RE760 Sport - $800.00

 

Here's another thread yu might find useful.
https://g35driver.com/forums/canada/...mer-tires.html
Anyone have any comments on the V12's they're using?

 

You should be fine with the re760's in the rear and the re050's up front. As long as you're sticking with the same brand. I had re750's up front and S03's in the back at one point and it was perfectly fine.

Now i have Nankang's up front and Nitto's out back and have zero problems. As long as the tires are similar in performance they shouldnt give you any issues.
-GP-

 

i have re760(all four) i got them last summer, so far so happy with them, sure its not the micheline pilot sports i had before but for $800, its a good deal, the only reason i didnt get the falken was the treadwear is better on the bridgestones. go with the 760s!

 

I can get good deals on tires. Usually sell falken, general, and hankook. Let me know a size and i'll send some prices

 

What would a set of Hankook v12's run. 225/45/18 (2) and 245/45/18 (2) run?

 

I just had the V12's installed on my car about 1.5 months ago and I can say i've been very happy with them. Much quieter over the Michelin Pilots and the grip in wet is great. My only comment is that the ride is a bit softer.

 

And the Bridgestone 760's while you are at it.

 

Thanks all, appreciate the comments and the info.

 

I'm tired of looking. Gonna get the Bridgestone RE760 Sport - $800.00 plus tax in TO.
The best price I found in Canada for the V12 was $850 shipped, then $? to mount. The reviews seem to suggest they wear out faster. I almost bought a set of used Pilot Sports 90% on 17'rims for $700 on kijiji, but couldn't bring myself to go with the 5 spoke 17"s.

 

Seeing as you are in Kitchener, it might be worth it to get a quote from Dettmer tire in Guelph (Stevenson and Eramosa intersection). They gave me a quote on a set of rears for the RE050's and it was very comparable to getting them shipped up from Tire Rack. Haven't got to them yet about the RE760's though....they also sell Zaino products there.

 

They quoted me almost $1100 for the 760's. Read more reviews and am leaning towards the V12's again.

 

I'm surprised to say the least. The quote I got was around $600 for two rear 050's.

 

My quote was for 4 tires. I've got Michelin pilot sports on now and want all 4 corners the same, so I need 4.