Bridgestone Potenza S04 Pole Position
#106
Seen a few references but nothing definitive. Anyone run 255/285 setup lowered on Swifts/coilovers without rolled/shaved fenders? Seems like 275 lowered has no issues but I'm curious about 285 lowered.
#108
Just make sure you don't have 08' style rims.. You won't be able to mount 255 unless you have 2011+ rims (i think?)
#110
I should probably clarify: I have 2012 wheels, so I was looking for any experience with stock wheels. Thanks!
#114
Just ordered 255/35/19 and 285/30/19 pole positions. Have 2012 wheels and lowered on Swift springs.
Will report back when they come in and get installed - hoping no need to roll fenders.
Will report back when they come in and get installed - hoping no need to roll fenders.
#116
My car came with Michelin PSS and I replaced them with S-04s for cost. Treadwear has already exceeded the PSS, dry traction is equivalent to PSS, cold traction is superior to the PSS, and noise/comfort are as good or better than PSS. My PSS showed a dramatic decrease in performance as the tire aged/cycled and tread went away. The PSS got hard and greasy feeling during driving as it got older. The S-04s are maintaining their performance after 12000 miles. I only got 10k miles out of the PSS. The S-04s look they will do 15k easy.
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My car came with Michelin PSS and I replaced them with S-04s for cost. Treadwear has already exceeded the PSS, dry traction is equivalent to PSS, cold traction is superior to the PSS, and noise/comfort are as good or better than PSS. My PSS showed a dramatic decrease in performance as the tire aged/cycled and tread went away. The PSS got hard and greasy feeling during driving as it got older. The S-04s are maintaining their performance after 12000 miles. I only got 10k miles out of the PSS. The S-04s look they will do 15k easy.
You only got 10k out of your PSS - fronts and rears? Was the wear even, or were they showing excessive inside edge wear? Just curious - I've never had any tire that short lived. I typically get 20k from rears and 30k from fronts.
#118
At 4mm tread depth on my PSS rears (275/30/19) I have noticed they are exceptionally slick when the temperature is 45F or below. I have S-04s on my Supra, but I hardly drive it, so I really can't comment on how they are after significant wear. My favorite Supra tire was the S-02 - I've never had a summer tire with the range of capability the S-02 had.
You only got 10k out of your PSS - fronts and rears? Was the wear even, or were they showing excessive inside edge wear? Just curious - I've never had any tire that short lived. I typically get 20k from rears and 30k from fronts.
You only got 10k out of your PSS - fronts and rears? Was the wear even, or were they showing excessive inside edge wear? Just curious - I've never had any tire that short lived. I typically get 20k from rears and 30k from fronts.
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My car came with Michelin PSS and I replaced them with S-04s for cost. Treadwear has already exceeded the PSS, dry traction is equivalent to PSS, cold traction is superior to the PSS, and noise/comfort are as good or better than PSS. My PSS showed a dramatic decrease in performance as the tire aged/cycled and tread went away. The PSS got hard and greasy feeling during driving as it got older. The S-04s are maintaining their performance after 12000 miles. I only got 10k miles out of the PSS. The S-04s look they will do 15k easy.
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redspencer (02-07-17)
#120
^^^^Yep, I'm still very pleased with them. I originally went with the S-04 on my stock wheels because the PSS didn't come in 285/30/19. Since I have gone to RCF wheels (255/35/19 and 295/30/19) both sizes are available in the PSS. But, because I was so happy with them on my stock wheels, I elected to stay with Bridgestone.
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