Tires...

[FrayAdjacent]

I put some BF Goodrich GForce Sports on the rear recently, 265 35 18s. They have amazing traction... I think the fronts are Bridgestone Potenzas... they're getting close to being worn out... and their traction is fading... they've caused me some understeer already... so I'll be putting the same brand tire on the front in the next couple months or so. I like that the GForce Sports don't cost an arm and a leg, and have pretty high treadwear for a performance tire. Given my Box is a daily driver, tires that last longer will be nicer!

[TriGem2k]

Called the guys at TireRack this morning....According to them Sidewall to Sidewall the S-03 and R050A are the same. However, Tread Width on the S-03 is 10.5" and 11.3" on the R050A.

Should I be worried about the Sidewall to Sidewall or Tread Width to Tread Width?

[racer_d]

In street driving, I think you would be hardpressed to notice a performance difference between a 265 and a 285. In fact, a 285 would cause MORE understeering feel in the cars handling. In fact, if the newer tire is "stickier" than the older tire, a 265 might give identical performance feedback. Some say, size doesn't matter

Not all tires are created equally. I've seen some "205"s that were as wide as some 225's. Each manufacturer makes tires differently. Just like shoes.. you may wear a 10 in one brand and an 11 in another or a 9.5 in another. Same with tire sizing.

[TriGem2k]

Just some quick feedback on the R050A Pole Position tires.....THEY STICK!

Being pissed off at the size (265/35/18) I’m determined to wear these things out ASAP. I've driven about 150miles on them since yesterday tossing and turning and the freaking tires STICK! Not once have I been able to "cut them loose" on a corner. So far the tire is great however I still want my 285/30/18s back for the "cool effect"

Oh and I’m still hoping one of you guys can help me out in obtaining the exact size differences between the Bridgestone S-03 285/30/18 and the Bridgestone R050A 285/30/18.

Thanks for listening.

~James

Originally Posted by TriGem2k

Oh and I’m still hoping one of you guys can help me out in obtaining the exact size differences between the Bridgestone S-03 285/30/18 and the Bridgestone R050A 285/30/18.

James, here is your tire spec comparision. I could not find the S-03...only the S-02's:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/CompareTires.jsp?displayResults=3&compare=true&compareList=0%2C2&RunFlat=All&goWhere=%252Ftires%252FCompare1.jsp&width=285%2F&ratio=30&diameter=18&manufacturer=Bridgestone&startIndex=0&sortValue=1

[TriGem2k]

Hey Peer...What tires are you currently running at 285/30/18? Also what is the offset of your wheels?

Bmussatti thanks, but I don't think the S-03 and S-02 are similar tires. I know that even the S-02 and S-02A differ a lot so I wouldn't expect either to be similar to the S-03.