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a-brod · 12-27-2006, 11:01 PM

Hello,

I've recently become the proud owner of an '03 S2000 and I could use some advice on replacement for the OEM Potenza S-02s. The situation is this: I like the grip of the S-02s when it's dry and they're new, but I've had the wonderful pleasure of experiencing their grip (read: alarming lack thereof) when they're worn down a bit and it's wet out. After the repairs--and the rest of the cold/snowy season-- I think I may want a set of tires that will do better in the wet, and hopefully wear in a more linear fashion than the S-02s' precipitous tread wear. I've researched some tire choices, and I can't find any good descriptions of the difference between another set of S-02s or a set of RE960A/S Pole Positions (that sound like they're better in the wet) or a set of RE050A Pole Positions, which I seem to remember hearing somewhere are meant to replace the S-02. So, in summation, which model strike the best balance between grip and safety in the longer-term?

Thanks to all who read through, I appreciate your patience with me.

12-27-2006, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
a-brod Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	No more S-02s? Hello, I've recently become the proud owner of an '03 S2000 and I could use some advice on replacement for the OEM Potenza S-02s. The situation is this: I like the grip of the S-02s when it's dry and they're new, but I've had the wonderful pleasure of experiencing their grip (read: alarming lack thereof) when they're worn down a bit and it's wet out. After the repairs--and the rest of the cold/snowy season-- I think I may want a set of tires that will do better in the wet, and hopefully wear in a more linear fashion than the S-02s' precipitous tread wear. I've researched some tire choices, and I can't find any good descriptions of the difference between another set of S-02s or a set of RE960A/S Pole Positions (that sound like they're better in the wet) or a set of RE050A Pole Positions, which I seem to remember hearing somewhere are meant to replace the S-02. So, in summation, which model strike the best balance between grip and safety in the longer-term? Thanks to all who read through, I appreciate your patience with me.