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Mike_Check
07-18-2007, 09:26 PM
One with great dry grip, good wet stability, and good wear?

I have used BFGoodrich and GT3's, but they are murder in the wet, any suggestions?

Gran Turismo
07-19-2007, 12:55 AM
I don't think anyone ever complained about the 6er 19" OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE 050A regarding the characteristics you've listed. There's also a non-RFT variant of them which should be more comfortable (the biggest complaint with the RFTs).
Others are very happy with MIchelins Pilot Sport 2 which might wear a little faster than the RE 050A.

No guarantee that those tires are available in the sizes you'd need and behave exactly the same on your car(s) as on the 6er though.

Richard in NC
07-19-2007, 04:26 AM
I disagree about the wet characteristics of the Bridgestone RE050A RFTs. It feels like I'm driving on banana peels in the wet with them. The best all around tire IMHO is the Michelin PS2. The second best I've had is the Goodyear F1 GSD3 but it is incredible in the wet. Neither are good in snow and neither will last more than 25k miles. If you miss treat them, expect to replace either in 15k miles. I know the PS2 are available in 19in sizes for the 6er, I'm not sure about the Goodyear. BTW, both are about $100 less per tire than the RFTs.

BHR4CE1
07-19-2007, 06:20 AM
I have the PS2's in 20" and while I have never :race: them on wet roads (what are wet roads?) They are sure amazing :race: on dry roads!