Potenza RE730, S-02, and S-02 Pole Position
06-30-2001, 01:21 AM
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Potenza RE730, S-02, and S-02 Pole Position
Does anyone out there have first hand experience with the difference between the Potenza tires that are available? I know that the RE730's are slightly lower in quality than the S-02's, but in what respects? Is braking, cornering, or any other type of performance noticably affected with the RE730's? And what about the S-02 Pole Positions vs the Standard Potenza S-02 tires? Any opinions?
06-30-2001, 12:57 PM
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Ive used all three, and I am very happy with the RE730's
currently 245/45 zr16 and 225/50 zr16 but will go back to the 205/55 in front next time.
I feel the bad wear and handling of the PP's arent what I want to put up with for good wet weather performance.
The PP's when new have deep and wide water grooves and that causes tread squirm, feels a bit fishy when making quick turns.
The RE730's are very good all around and Im getting alot more miles out of them - some people question me when I say they have just about the same grip as the stock SO-2's. Thats just because they see a tread wear rating of 300 and think there is no way its going to stick, well they do.
Some have suggested the SO-3's, I havnt tried them yet but they sound good.
BFG Comp T/A's were OK but I spun out at 60mph/rain when the tread got low.
currently 245/45 zr16 and 225/50 zr16 but will go back to the 205/55 in front next time.
I feel the bad wear and handling of the PP's arent what I want to put up with for good wet weather performance.
The PP's when new have deep and wide water grooves and that causes tread squirm, feels a bit fishy when making quick turns.
The RE730's are very good all around and Im getting alot more miles out of them - some people question me when I say they have just about the same grip as the stock SO-2's. Thats just because they see a tread wear rating of 300 and think there is no way its going to stick, well they do.
Some have suggested the SO-3's, I havnt tried them yet but they sound good.
BFG Comp T/A's were OK but I spun out at 60mph/rain when the tread got low.
07-02-2001, 12:52 AM
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Originally posted by cmnsnse
The RE730's are very good all around and Im getting alot more miles out of them - some people question me when I say they have just about the same grip as the stock SO-2's. Thats just because they see a tread wear rating of 300 and think there is no way its going to stick, well they do.
The RE730's are very good all around and Im getting alot more miles out of them - some people question me when I say they have just about the same grip as the stock SO-2's. Thats just because they see a tread wear rating of 300 and think there is no way its going to stick, well they do.
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07-02-2001, 07:47 AM
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I didnt set up a test for braking, but have a set of the RE730's so I could possibly do a test brake run.
I couldnt really compare dry braking since I never broke traction with any of the tires when braking when dry.
I have plenty experience drifting
and alot of lost traction in the rain 
The only thing I would say negative about the RE730's is (and Im not even halfway through the rears yet) they are riding a bit rough, meaning just a bit more road noise than the stock's.
They do stick pretty well, and are exellent in wet conditions, and the 245/45 16 even have a wider footprint than the stock So-2's
Impossible you say? well they are at about 8.5" footprint and stock are about 8" but the RE730's have a center groove also, yet pretty thick tread blocks. Maybe that is what helps lateral grip.
As for those PP's I got 7000miles out of them (rear) but that tread squirm gave me an uneasy feeling. BUT I could not slide the rear anywhere near as easy as stock or bfg's(in the rain). I think the smaller contact patch gave a greater PSI to the ground helping out wet grip but hindering longevity.
I would recommend the RE730's for a street car (daily driver/weather) and stocks or slicks for track.
I couldnt really compare dry braking since I never broke traction with any of the tires when braking when dry.
I have plenty experience drifting
and alot of lost traction in the rain The only thing I would say negative about the RE730's is (and Im not even halfway through the rears yet) they are riding a bit rough, meaning just a bit more road noise than the stock's.
They do stick pretty well, and are exellent in wet conditions, and the 245/45 16 even have a wider footprint than the stock So-2's
Impossible you say? well they are at about 8.5" footprint and stock are about 8" but the RE730's have a center groove also, yet pretty thick tread blocks. Maybe that is what helps lateral grip.
As for those PP's I got 7000miles out of them (rear) but that tread squirm gave me an uneasy feeling. BUT I could not slide the rear anywhere near as easy as stock or bfg's(in the rain). I think the smaller contact patch gave a greater PSI to the ground helping out wet grip but hindering longevity.
I would recommend the RE730's for a street car (daily driver/weather) and stocks or slicks for track.
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