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Old 02-16-2011, 01:50 PM
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Just ordered 4 new Bridgestone RE050A N1 tires from Damon at Tire Rack for 2008 S. Went with rear 305's (why not?). Very professional, knowledgeable, responsive guy. Researched all tires and for someone who drives fairly aggressively and tracks only about 1-2 times per year, seemed like best way to go. Damon acknowledged the RE050's wouldn't perform quite as well as the RE11's but estimated that tread wear may be about 20-25% longer with the RE050's. Works for me.

Rennwerks in Campbell will install in a couple of days. Had stock PS2's which were great - now a change of pace and a few bucks saved.
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Originally Posted by mossjn
... Went with rear 305's (why not?).
Only if your rear rims support it... otherwise watch out your lateral Gs.
Old 02-16-2011, 02:34 PM
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+1 for Tire Rack. Haven't used them yet to replace C2S tires, but their database was excellent for helping me select the best tires for my RR given my uses.
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I'll purchase from Damon just as soon as the Super Sports are available.
Damon... have a release date yet?
Old 02-16-2011, 03:15 PM
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I have purchased wheels and tires from Damon at Tire Rack. Very good service. Lot's of help. Very knowledgable. I'd buy from him again.
Old 02-16-2011, 05:26 PM
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Old 02-16-2011, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Skibum
I'll purchase from Damon just as soon as the Super Sports are available.
Damon... have a release date yet?
Answering my own question... I called Michelin and the Super Sports should be available April 1st.
Old 02-16-2011, 07:31 PM
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Another Kudo's for Damon from me. I bought some Yokohama's for my Cayenne S from Damon...he was everything the OP said...super easy to deal with.

ADias...305's will fit fine with zero problems on 19x11 wheels.
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Originally Posted by mdrums
ADias...305's will fit fine with zero problems on 19x11 wheels.
OK. I thought that the rims used in the 4S were different.
Old 02-16-2011, 10:19 PM
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Crazy about Damon. But I think it is Tire Rack we love. If Damon disappears, Tire Rack is still getting my call.
Old 02-17-2011, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ADias
OK. I thought that the rims used in the 4S were different.
Only different offset for wide body.....all 19x11 except for the Sport rims like Edgy has...I think that is what they call them... are 19x8.5 and 19x11.5
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+1 for another satisfied Tire Rack customer - got my RE11's and they were shipped immediately and arrived in 2 days!
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Just placed an order through Damon for a set of Super Sports.
Love the personal service.
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I just got the SS's - i really like them.
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Ditto the good experience with TireRack. Damon knows his stuff.


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