After about 600 miles on the Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position, here are a few thoughts:

Ultimate grip is high, but finite as I found out trail-braking into a right-hander. Not much more than the SP Sport 5000's I replaced. Where this tire really stands out is in two areas: steering response and wet grip. In the wet, they turn about as well as the SP Sport 5000's did in the dry. It is phenomenal.
As for steering response, without changing anything else, I immediately noticed sharper, more responsive behavior. I would guess that the slip angles are far lower than with the softer-sidewalled Dunlops.

I would recommend these tires to anybody who want ultimate performance, and don't mind spending a little extra for the confidence that they give.

 

And if you don't want to spend the extra dough, see my sig. lol.

Seriously though, these tires are great, super sticky, and great wet weather perf.

Tom

 

Aren't the SO-3's main area of focus for wet/rainy conditions?

 

S0-3 are f*ckin expensive!

 

s0-3's are Bridgestone's top of the line *summer only* street tire. they just happen to excel in the wet.

Tom

 

hell yea they're expensive

 

how do the s03s compare to the dry traction of the s02s?

 

Anyone have any idea how S-03s compare to Eagle F1 GS-D3s?

 

retail quote i got at les schwab was $174 a piece for 205/50/15's in s-03's. I ended up getting discount tire to hook em up for $120 a piece for one pair, and $117 a piece for another pair a week later (had to buy seperate pairs due to waiting for payday because my previous tires were coming down to the wires). Later I talked to a friend of mine who works at a Bridgestone/Firestone dealer and he said I got my s-03's for like $7 above cost. ooh i got lucky.

 

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Well, yeah, they're expensive. How much did you pay for your springs? Your shocks? Your big brakes? Your supercharger?

They are all worthless unless you have tires that are up to the task. The contact patch is where it all happens, folks. It is bar none the single most important connection on any car.

Saving $50 on cheapo tires that flex like mad and can't hold wet pavement hardly seems the risk.

 

yeah after my sp 5000's-- i might look into s0-3's but hey, sp5000's are a damn good tires

 

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No doubt. I might get another set for the winter (even though they're not actually winter tires).

 

$79 per tire for 195/50/15 at tirerack.com (=

EDIT: i guess not anymore... well thats how i got mine =P

 

Do they look aggressive on your car? Any pics?