Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS
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Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS
Has anyone tried these new AS tires and if so, have any feedback? I've been waiting for someone to make an all-season tire that will fit the 991.2 rims . I don't want winter tires since I don't plan on driving in snow- just a tire I can drive in cold weather to extend the 911 driving season by 2-3 months . It's freezing already here in the Midwest, which means the 911 goes into hibernation, which sucks. Not concerned about the decreased performance compared to summer tires. I think they're also the cheapest tires on TR in that size, plus have a 500 treadwear rating, FWIW.
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Not sure what I want to do for wheels. I have Michelin alpins on OZ wheels I bought near new, and either want to sell them as a set or sell the tires and fit the Bridgestone to those wheels (11in rear wheels with an offset that centers the wheel in the stock GT3 position).
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I'll need them in another month or so. Eager to hear some firsthand reviews.
Tire Rack has a review of it compared to the other usual contenders. Of course only the Bridgestones come in 991.2 size, unfortunately. Would love to have the Michelins.
Tire Rack has a review of it compared to the other usual contenders. Of course only the Bridgestones come in 991.2 size, unfortunately. Would love to have the Michelins.
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I'll need them in another month or so. Eager to hear some firsthand reviews.
Tire Rack has a review of it compared to the other usual contenders. Of course only the Bridgestones come in 991.2 size, unfortunately. Would love to have the Michelins.
Tire Rack has a review of it compared to the other usual contenders. Of course only the Bridgestones come in 991.2 size, unfortunately. Would love to have the Michelins.
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Nokian. That is the direction you should be looking. They have All Weather and Winter tires. Nokian is what the Porsche winter driving school used last winter. I've been running them for years on all my cars. When I ice raced, you couldn't win against a car that showed up with Nokian Hakkappiilita snow tires. When I did get them, they were unbelievable. I currently have Hakkappiilita 8's non-studded on my winter beater. 3rd season and the wear is even. They make 245/35R20 95T XL Studded (can get them non-studded) which I would buy if I wasn't so concerned about the deep frozen ruts that form here that would instantly demolish my rocker panels and front bumper. Good luck and check them out. Two thumbs up for Nokian.
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Nokian. That is the direction you should be looking. They have All Weather and Winter tires. Nokian is what the Porsche winter driving school used last winter. I've been running them for years on all my cars. When I ice raced, you couldn't win against a car that showed up with Nokian Hakkappiilita snow tires. When I did get them, they were unbelievable. I currently have Hakkappiilita 8's non-studded on my winter beater. 3rd season and the wear is even. They make 245/35R20 95T XL Studded (can get them non-studded) which I would buy if I wasn't so concerned about the deep frozen ruts that form here that would instantly demolish my rocker panels and front bumper. Good luck and check them out. Two thumbs up for Nokian.
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Are you planning on running all-season tires year round, or just during the winter?
If the latter: Winter tires will outperform all-seasons tire on cold, dry pavement due to rubber compounds. Winter-tire rubber is specifically designed for cold temps whereas all-season rubber must be able to handle all temperatures.
I run PA4s in the winter and they are great.
If the latter: Winter tires will outperform all-seasons tire on cold, dry pavement due to rubber compounds. Winter-tire rubber is specifically designed for cold temps whereas all-season rubber must be able to handle all temperatures.
I run PA4s in the winter and they are great.
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Are you planning on running all-season tires year round, or just during the winter?
If the latter: Winter tires will outperform all-seasons tire on cold, dry pavement due to rubber compounds. Winter-tire rubber is specifically designed for cold temps whereas all-season rubber must be able to handle all temperatures.
I run PA4s in the winter and they are great.
If the latter: Winter tires will outperform all-seasons tire on cold, dry pavement due to rubber compounds. Winter-tire rubber is specifically designed for cold temps whereas all-season rubber must be able to handle all temperatures.
I run PA4s in the winter and they are great.
Last year, for example, we had 80 degree weather when I left work on Friday and it snowed Sunday night. But by Tuesday it was 75 again. Also had a couple of week stretch in January where it was in the 7-10 degree range in the morning with highs in the 20s. But most commonly we'll see cold and damp mid 30s in the morning with highs getting up into the 60s.
Because of that I'm super grateful Bridgestone put these tires out. I'll probably grab them in November or December and use them until April or so. Without them I wouldn't have been able to get a 911 as my daily driver. Would have had to keep the BMW, on which I had all-season year round (though it come from the factory with summer tires).
I don't envy y'all the climate that requires winter tires, but at least you have the clarity of knowing you are running a proper tire for the season rather than an all-season compromise.
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For those of us who don't track, these sound like a good solution to handle cold temperatures in the Northeast and to get home in an inch or two of snow. (I have a nasty weather car, so my 911 would only be used on the nicest winter days.) Can't wait to hear how they run. Would sure be nice not to have buy another set of wheels.
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With that said, I've had very good experience with Bridgestones...I like the logic Bridgestone uses for the shoulder and the resulting feedback on the way up to the limits.