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Old 07-08-2007, 08:19 PM
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Default Potenza RE050A Pole Position

Anyone try these?

Did a search and came up empty.

Thanks in advance!

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Old 07-08-2007, 08:52 PM
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tirerack.com has some good info on these tires. I just put them on a 87 Carrera; too soon to give any impressions other than they are an improvement in terms of steering feel compared to the Dunlop's that were on the car.
Old 07-08-2007, 11:47 PM
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Very good tire on dry but not much wet feedback. I would buy them again.
Old 07-09-2007, 07:43 AM
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I have some and its a go
They stick really well, are comfortable and well priced compared to PS2
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How's the noise compared to the OEM s02's?
Old 07-09-2007, 04:31 PM
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Cesar,
Noise comparo is very tough (2 me). You then compare an old tire with a new one... Noise seems to appear with wear.
I have 2 sets of tires: RE050 and A048... The Pole position are wayyyyy more quiet than the A048 but again, these are not the same kind of tire.

All I kind say about the RE050 is would buy them again and they are very quiet.

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After some research on the net and the responses here, I think I'm convinced that these are the way to go.

Thanks everyone!
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and the ride is a ton better than the S02's
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I bought a set for my car knowing that I needed something that would perform at Auto-X events, they grip very well, are quiet and I have zero complaints.
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also, there is (was? - don't remember the close date) a $100 rebate from BS on these for SCCA and PCA members



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