my RE730's will be due for replacement soon. S03? KDW? SP 9000?
07-21-2002, 11:48 PM
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my RE730's will be due for replacement soon. S03? KDW? SP 9000?
wet performance is paramount. most tires will grip like crazy when its dry. what are the best for both?
also must be available in a 235/40/18. going on 18x8 abt A10'S.
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also must be available in a 235/40/18. going on 18x8 abt A10'S.
thanks.
07-22-2002, 11:05 AM
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Really?!?!
I also upgraded from RE730's to S03's, and I agree with you regarding the improved noise levels, and dry & wet grip.
However I think that the S03's tramline MUCH worse than the RE730s ever did.
-- Peter
However I think that the S03's tramline MUCH worse than the RE730s ever did.
-- Peter
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07-22-2002, 02:04 PM
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Eight preformance tires ...
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... link to an earlier post. Based on this, the S-03 is not the best choice for the wet, which surprised me.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/wheel/msgs/51489.phtml">Evo tire test</a></li></ul>
... link to an earlier post. Based on this, the S-03 is not the best choice for the wet, which surprised me.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/wheel/msgs/51489.phtml">Evo tire test</a></li></ul>
07-22-2002, 02:50 PM
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At least the S-03s were great at wet braking, just not slalom.... (more, including Toyos)
I think these tires are overrated (I have them), and they aren't a great wet performance tire, but are quite good as all in the test were.
Of course the test was done on a light Ford Focus FWD. I wonder how weight and quattro would affect outcome.
I considered the Toyo Proxes T1-S as a tie for first choice when I was deciding, but went with the S-03s because of the stiffer sidewall and the subjective turn-in and stable handling this would give on a heavy car. But, now, I'd probably pick the Toyos. Are a favorite of April, who knows tires well... but her cars are lighter and that was my only concern, shared also by my tire installer. So, I picked S-03s.
Of course the test was done on a light Ford Focus FWD. I wonder how weight and quattro would affect outcome.
I considered the Toyo Proxes T1-S as a tie for first choice when I was deciding, but went with the S-03s because of the stiffer sidewall and the subjective turn-in and stable handling this would give on a heavy car. But, now, I'd probably pick the Toyos. Are a favorite of April, who knows tires well... but her cars are lighter and that was my only concern, shared also by my tire installer. So, I picked S-03s.
07-22-2002, 05:47 PM
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Agree that the S-03's are probably over-rated (more) ...
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They tires were very quick in the dry at Mid-Ohio, where the sig photo was taken, but they have another problem.
As you probably know, the S-03 is a heavy tire. The 255/35-20 S-03 weighs 31 lb, 4 lb more than the 244/45-18 SP8000 they replaced ... which had one in more sidewall rubber all around. This 4 lb of extra rubber builds heat when it flexes, and in the 85 oF Mid-Ohio temperatures, I hit 240 oF tread temperatures. Needless to say, once the tires got this hot, they were a little greasy.
I'm looking forward to the first track test/comparison of the new PZero Nero, which is apparently designed for heavier cars.
They tires were very quick in the dry at Mid-Ohio, where the sig photo was taken, but they have another problem.
As you probably know, the S-03 is a heavy tire. The 255/35-20 S-03 weighs 31 lb, 4 lb more than the 244/45-18 SP8000 they replaced ... which had one in more sidewall rubber all around. This 4 lb of extra rubber builds heat when it flexes, and in the 85 oF Mid-Ohio temperatures, I hit 240 oF tread temperatures. Needless to say, once the tires got this hot, they were a little greasy.
I'm looking forward to the first track test/comparison of the new PZero Nero, which is apparently designed for heavier cars.