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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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tire opinion.....

so i need tires.... thinking between yokohama neova 08, bridgestone re11 or continentals extreme dw.......
 
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If I were choosing between the tires you've got listed, I'd probably go with the Continentals. I've had great luck with Contis, and they are actually on our Cayenne right now.

I need to buy new tires for the C4S this year too. I'm planning to do that when I take them off in a couple of weeks to put my winter wheels on. There's not an n-spec Contintntal tire currently approved for my C4S, so I'll probably go with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires. I like their products too.
 
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i have bridge stones s01...i think i am swaying towards the conti's too.....
 
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Go for the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. From all reports they are better than the PS2's, less expensive and supposed to last longer.
 
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Go for the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. From all reports they are better than the PS2's, less expensive and supposed to last longer.
That would be my preferred choice as well.
 
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That would be my preferred choice as well.
I have had these on my E55 they are very great tire I did a 4500 mile road trip on them and they are quieter than the Conti I had on before. they have plenty of stick to them and come with a 30k mile warranty.
 
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Hankoo V12 and they have $80 rebate if you buy 4 Discount tire best price I found with free shipping as well. Just order a new set of rears.
 
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Just did a track event with the AD-08's.

They were rock solid.....but the tread block is loud. Stiff sidewalk is excellent.

Other than noise, they are a great tire.
 
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Go for the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. From all reports they are better than the PS2's, less expensive and supposed to last longer.
I'll have to look at those...
 
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I have the Yokohama Neova 08. Tread wear is 3:1 rear:front. Outstanding grip. I don't find them to be noisy. I replaced a set of half-worn Continentals that were on the car when I bought it. No comparison, but the Continentals were old.
 
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I love my RE050a's.
 
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I tried to find pilot supersport, but apparently they dont make 285-30-18.....
 
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Curious, what year is your car?
 
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2000, c4 w h&R and row. Stock 18 twist (15mm spacer in the rear)
 
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Miami how did you like the V12's on your 40th? I'm looking for some new tires and looking for opinions.
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