i have BF KDW's and i love em, going with michelin pilot super sports next summer hopefully, there expensive

 

Hankook Ventus V12s were one of my favorite tires I've personally run, however I really just hated how soft the sidewalls were. Right now I'm on FK452s and the sidewall is much stiffer but damn these tires are noisy and they tramline like crazy.

 

I needed a new set to replace my Michelin Pilot Sports . They were worn quite low and the road noise was terrible. very loud droning sound especially while slowing down. Passengers sometimes commented that I might need new wheel bearings.
Did my research and it came down to Michelin Pilot Super Sports or Bridgestone Potenza RE-11. both are not cheap but I wanted a summer only tire with a stiffer sidewall and one that minimizes road noise.
I chose the Potenza RE-11 . The road noise has almost completely disappeared and the car handles unbelievably well . these are very sticky tires . they also have a great looking sidewall and tread pattern. So far I have only driven a few hundred miles on these but I am very pleased with them.

 

RE-11's are great tires indeed, but I think they give up quite a bit of treadlife in return for their stickiness. That's not necessarily a bad thing at all, as long as that's the attribute you really value most. IMHO, I see the SS's as a great daily driver tire, whereas I think I'd want RE-11's on an extra set of lightweight wheels I'd pop on for an autocross or trackday.

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Opinions are like as....you know the rest! I've never had a Michelin tire fail and many other major brands have. I vote for Michelin Pilot Super Sports, they have a UTQG of 300 which should get you 30K miles of trouble free driving....and they're sticky too!
Gary

 

I just had a set of Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Positions installed yesterday. These tires are phenomenal! Great grip, nice firm ride, and great road feel. They do ride a little rough when you hit a big bump but the ride is surprisingly comfortable. I would definitely recommend these if you are looking for summer tires. They were also on sale for $200 bucks cheaper than the Michelin PSS's.