Wanted to get tires in 205/40/17... I really want to get the Bridgestone Potenza SO-3's

I want real sticky tires for launching and that wil grip during wet or dry lands...from Miami, FL so I see alot of rainy days around here.

Unless you guy's could recomend a better tire in that size, I'm all ears.

 

I would recommend the Falken Azenis tire, but it doesn't come in a suitable size for your application...

S03's are a good tire though...

 

kinda sort mite help https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=80659

 

I think I will stick with the SO-3's, plus the Azenis don't come in the size I need... I hear alot of good things of the SO-3's other than the price.

Do you guy's know where is the best plce to get tires at (service & price)

Thanks again...

 

the re010's are pretty good too... not in the wet, though... I don't have any experience with the s03's, but heard both good and bad...

ao32r's?

 

I love em... lemme post my opinions:

I got them from tire rack for $87 ea. in 195/50/15 for my GSR.
I am comparing them to the stock Michelins which are ****.

The S03s are excellent tires. The S03s have more wet traction than the Michelins had dry traction. Honestly. hah. Heavy rain at highway speeds doesnt concern me anymore. Ive noticed an increase in responsiveness when making aggresive lane changes. Of course they are lower profile too. Dry traction is probably 2x or more than the Michelins were. Its incredible. My car has crazy traction now. It feels like it should. You have to really try to break them free. I cant get near the traction limit unless I take a corner at an alarming speed.

I dont notice anymore road noise than I had. Actually these tires are so quiet its kinda boring. The Michelins were always squeeling on mild corners and mild accelerations, it was pathetic. The S03s dont make ANY noise. Even when the traction threshhold is met, stil no noise. Im sorta disapointed, i expected at least some noise to at least give you feedback. It has been cold, perhaps thats a factor.

If havent tried to do any major burn outs. But Ive done some hard accels and I dont notice any smoke or even marks. So I guess they arent super soft. Ive only had them on for maybe 750 miles so I cant comment on wear. Ive played with a few launches with a clutch dump and I observered more than usual wheel hop but I contribute that to the extra grip. The Z10 kit is next.

Its the best Potenza made. I am very happy with them. Im dreding winter cuz Ill have to switch to my Blizzaks Bridgestone year round

 

s-03 205-50-15..

i just had them installed last week...Im not sure whether it's thebigger size...or just the brand..but these tires rock!! i feel more confident taking a corner..and it grips like a glue....

 

I agree with ZK11. I'v had mine for a few months and the grip really well. So far used them once for autoX, and I think they handled fine.