Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport Tire
#16
Hey man. I definitely appreciate the input!
As you mentioned, I am VERY picky about which manufacturer of tires I use. I actually sold tires for over 8 years, managed a Sears Auto Center for a number of years, and also worked as a Field Trainer for Michelin back in the mid '90's, so I've seen some really crappy tires. I remember back when Falken and Nitto were trying to break into this market and we had so many quality issues (slipped belts, broken belts, etc) with those tires that I refused to carry them in my store for many years. We even had more failures with Goodyear tires than I would expect and for that reason I will never buy tires from Goodyear... although I am considering a set of the new Goodyear MTR's with Kevlar for my truck, even after years of good luck with the BFG MTR's. I've been running either Michelin / BFG (I'd actually love to get a set of PS2's, but without my employee discount they are just too expensive), or Bridgestone tires for years and have never had any problems, so those are typically the only brands I will consider. Yokohama and Pirelli are also quality brands that I would consider... but Hankook for me hasn't proven their quality yet, so I'll just wait it out and see how they do over the next few years before thinking about making that plunge. LOL
As you mentioned, I am VERY picky about which manufacturer of tires I use. I actually sold tires for over 8 years, managed a Sears Auto Center for a number of years, and also worked as a Field Trainer for Michelin back in the mid '90's, so I've seen some really crappy tires. I remember back when Falken and Nitto were trying to break into this market and we had so many quality issues (slipped belts, broken belts, etc) with those tires that I refused to carry them in my store for many years. We even had more failures with Goodyear tires than I would expect and for that reason I will never buy tires from Goodyear... although I am considering a set of the new Goodyear MTR's with Kevlar for my truck, even after years of good luck with the BFG MTR's. I've been running either Michelin / BFG (I'd actually love to get a set of PS2's, but without my employee discount they are just too expensive), or Bridgestone tires for years and have never had any problems, so those are typically the only brands I will consider. Yokohama and Pirelli are also quality brands that I would consider... but Hankook for me hasn't proven their quality yet, so I'll just wait it out and see how they do over the next few years before thinking about making that plunge. LOL
#17
I had the 760's on my 350Z before I sold it. No complaints.
Car&Driver tested them a few months ago.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
Car&Driver tested them a few months ago.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...mparison_tests
#19
Just to throw in more options, I've had the Kumho Ecsta SPT in several sizes. These are great tires which I can vouch are better handlers than the RE050As. They must be better in the wet also, than the Ecsta XS tested by C&D, since many autocrossers use them in these conditions. Great treadwear also.
#20
Just to throw in more options, I've had the Kumho Ecsta SPT in several sizes. These are great tires which I can vouch are better handlers than the RE050As. They must be better in the wet also, than the Ecsta XS tested by C&D, since many autocrossers use them in these conditions. Great treadwear also.
#21
Just to throw in more options, I've had the Kumho Ecsta SPT in several sizes. These are great tires which I can vouch are better handlers than the RE050As. They must be better in the wet also, than the Ecsta XS tested by C&D, since many autocrossers use them in these conditions. Great treadwear also.
Bridgestones perform the same almost all the way down to the last bit of tread. I've never had Khumos or Falkens last like that before... most of the time, the handling fades away with the tread... for those of us not tracking our cars, we'd like a tire that not only has a long life, but we want a tire that doesn't lose performance and comfort as time goes by.
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