Bridgestone Potenza RE760

[Toyobaru808]

Anyone got any experience with these?

Id grab PSSs but they're a bit over my budget since after shipping to hawaii it'll run me close to a 1000 for a set (not including mount and balance)... so I'm looking at the RE760 as an alternative.

My only concern with these RE760 (245/40r17 @ 25lbs) is that it'll put my wheel and tire combo at 44lbs per corner, will this be noticeable for DD and spirited run?

Does anyone have any other suggestions?? Im looking for a tire with good turn in response and corner stability.

[Kido1986]

I have them in 215s and they are pretty good. They were on wheels I bought. Road noise isn't bad, grip is decent. My own money in that category, I'd get Hankook V12s though.

If you want serious grip though, look into Hankook RS3, but it won't last as long as RE760/V12, but will be VERY grippy.

Edit: I autocross a lot, I do everything to keep weight off of the car so believe me when I say, don't worry weight of the tires. Quality of the tire is more important than anything, a few pound difference vs a crappier compound is NEVER worth it

[TRD_86]

I have used 4 sets of the RE750/RE760 series many years for my Prelude. Each of this set last about 75k/80k miles w/ rotation for my DD commuting. It has good hydroplane, nice comfort, quiet road noise and decent price. You can see tirerack performance test review the 760 compare to others.

[Toyobaru808]

Originally Posted by Kido1986

I have them in 215s and they are pretty good. They were on wheels I bought. Road noise isn't bad, grip is decent. My own money in that category, I'd get Hankook V12s though.

If you want serious grip though, look into Hankook RS3, but it won't last as long as RE760/V12, but will be VERY grippy.

Edit: I autocross a lot, I do everything to keep weight off of the car so believe me when I say, don't worry weight of the tires. Quality of the tire is more important than anything, a few pound difference vs a crappier compound is NEVER worth it

I thought about the v12s but alot of review say the steering response is slow and vague, can you comment on that?

[bkblitzed]

i personally like bfgoodridge. Their tires are cheap, and they work well.

[Kido1986]

Originally Posted by Toyobaru808

I thought about the v12s but alot of review say the steering response is slow and vague, can you comment on that?

I never found that to be the case. Knowing what they are like, I'm betting they are underinflating them. They do REALLY like high pressures. I ran them around 38-39psi cold.

Even tracked on them at the beginning of my autocrossing, until I advanced to the point where I knew I needed dedicated tires.

[troek]

interesting, i overheated my tires(v12) too quickly when i aired them that high. although, they are a bit too fat for my rims. they like 32-34 psi cold much better. and even at that psi they dont feel vague. the stock tires felt like a much softer sidewall.

[Carlysh]

Good thread I am looking for feedback on tires for me too because my route on the car for now is some driving to work and some weekend autocross unfortunately they don't do autocross on fort myers, florida i have to drive 2 hours to tampa or Miami so I have to take that in the account to that until I have seen the Dunlop z2 they have a good price on tire rack and Michelins pilot super sport any other tires you guys can recommend would appreciate I am going to run 225/45/17 front and 245/45/17 rears thanks guys

[Kido1986]

RE760 is comparable to tbhe PSS, but the PSS would be better all around. The Z2 is in a different class than these other two though. Z2 is heads and shoulders above these in terms of grip. However, you get a lot more road noise and a slightly stiffer ride with the Z2.

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by Kido1986

RE760 is comparable to tbhe PSS, but the PSS would be better all around. The Z2 is in a different class than these other two though. Z2 is heads and shoulders above these in terms of grip. However, you get a lot more road noise and a slightly stiffer ride with the Z2.

I wouldn't put the RE760 in the same class as the PSS. It's going to favor longevity a bit more than grip. The Z2 is going to give more dry grip, but less wet grip than the PSS.

Dry: Z2 > PSS > RE760
Wet: PSS > Z2 > RE760
Inundated (standing water): PSS > RE760 > Z2

You should look at other tires in the Max Perf category if PSS-like grip is desired: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...40&diameter=17

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 is only $112 in 245/40-17, less than the RE760.

[Carlysh]

And my tires setup is good? Wouldn't hurt the car? My car is stock but my first mod will ne tires I know 225/45/17 square is a good setup but i like 245 how it looks but I have to know too if itwill help too onthe autox thanks guys

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by Carlysh

and Michelins pilot super sport any other tires you guys can recommend would appreciate I am going to run 225/45/17 front and 245/45/17 rears thanks guys

You would want 245/40-17 rears, not 45s, which are too tall.
However that would make the rears *slightly* smaller diameter than fronts, but honestly I think the issue would be more cosmetic than anything (slight "big fronts/little rears" look). You *might* consider 215/45-17 fronts with 245/40-17 rears if that worries you.

[Carlysh]

Originally Posted by ZDan

You would want 245/40-17 rears, not 45s, which are too tall.
However that would make the rears *slightly* smaller diameter than fronts, but honestly I think the issue would be more cosmetic than anything (slight "big fronts/little rears" look). You *might* consider 215/45-17 fronts with 245/40-17 rears if that worries you.

I don't worry I just getting suggestions for my setup you sound really good since I want to autox my car I just looking for feedback and help thanks for your opinion its helps going to tire rack now lol

[Hanakuso]

I was thinking about the RE760 but it seems the S04 might be a better fit for me. They are more performance oriented and cheaper. Although less thread wear.