purebliss

Should I stick to the OEM bridgestone or should I try the Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position . The only reason I am doubting getting the S-03 is because they are not Z rated. I care more about performance then road noise or wear. So if anyone has the S- 03 please let me know how you like them? Also does tire rack offer any discounts for CL members? THanks

DaveGS4

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Purebliss...

The S03 are speed rated higher than the Bridgestone OEMs and have far better performance...

Check out the Tire Rack's Writeup on Speed Rating -->click here

Speed Rating - Miles/Hour - Kilometers/Hour - Typical Use
N=87 MPH, 140km/h, Spare Tires U=124 MPH, 200km/h
P=93 MPH, 150km/h H=130 MPH, 210km/h, Sport Sedans
Q=99 MPH, 160km/h, Winter, LT Tires V=149 MPH, 240km/h, Sports Cars
R=106 MPH, 170km/h, LT Tires Z=149 MPH, 240km/h and over, Sports Cars
S=112 MPH, 180km/h W=168 MPH, 270km/h, Exotic Sport Cars
T=118 MPH, 190km/h Y=186 MPH, 300km/h, Exotic Sport Cars

S03's are either W or Y rated, depending on the size (I believe the OEM GS size is Y rated)

I've had two sets of S03's (one on my OEM wheels and one on my Piaa's) and highly recommend them. Great tires.

purebliss

Really I thought that ZR was A higher speed rating then YR. Stupid me! So you think the s-03 is a good choice over the OEM ones (RE030). ALso should I trust AAA rims for buying rims?

DaveGS4

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You'd think so wouldn't you... Z comes after Y after all .

Yes, S03's are a good choice. There are other good alternatives (see the writeup stickyed at the top of this forum), but I would get the S03's myself.

I had a set of AAA rims and they worked just fine. Looked just like OEM, no problems.

purebliss

Thanks.
I am going to get them in chrome form AAA. How did you find the quality to be? Can you tell they are remakes? I am worried about the chrome quality because I live in NYC and I don't want them peeling on me you know. But my main concern was that they were going to be made cheap and not be as strong as OEM!