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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 09:16 AM
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I was curious to know if any 3rd gen owners have run the bridgestone RE760 on their cars. My last set were the RE960 and I loved them but with the new wheels I decided to try the 760. I was told that they would be quieter than the 960 and have better handling. Well they handled better especially in taking corners but seem to be louder. I am curious to know if some of that can be attributed to the wider wheels? I was 8.5 all around b4 and know am staggered.
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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Hey Ron, I to noticed a bit more noise when I changed wheels and tires, I do think it is because of the wider tires more of a contact patch on the road, that being said running 295's in the rear that's a lot of rubber on the ground! Love those wheels on your car!
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Hey Ron, I to noticed a bit more noise when I changed wheels and tires, I do think it is because of the wider tires more of a contact patch on the road, that being said running 295's in the rear that's a lot of rubber on the ground! Love those wheels on your car!
Thanks Mike. I tend to agree with you there. I did end up changing back to the RE960 (bridgestone has a 30 day return/exchange policy) and I have to say the ride comfort is better and slightly less road noise than the RE760. RE960 FTW........
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No surprise the 960 is quieter.

960 = Performance all season tire.

760 = High performance tire.

All seasons are always more quiet and comfortable. They also usually have less grip. Since we aren't racing, I do the all season thing cause I value quiet.
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Originally Posted by Ice350
No surprise the 960 is quieter.

960 = Performance all season tire.

760 = High performance tire.

All seasons are always more quiet and comfortable. They also usually have less grip. Since we aren't racing, I do the all season thing cause I value quiet.
Totally agree but the gentleman at DT told me the RE760 would be quieter plus I would get better handling since its a Sport tire. Tire racks rating for both was equal in noise and comfort but after that first drive I could hear and feel the difference.......got RE960 put back on and loving it again
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