Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS

neuralracing · Sun, Apr-25-2010, 04:49:44 AM

Are these any good?

Between these and the Kuhmo KU31?

neuralracing · Sun, Apr-25-2010, 02:33:30 PM

Nukem · Sun, Apr-25-2010, 04:54:54 PM

My dad runs them on his AA supercharged e36 and likes them, I just bought a set for my e46 and like them better than the UHP's I had on there before

neuralracing · Sun, Apr-25-2010, 08:13:22 PM

They have a rebate going on if you buy 4... $75 I believe... I can get all four installed for about $950 out the door (275/30/19's and 245/35/19's).

BfnC · Mon, Apr-26-2010, 12:52:04 AM

I had the RE950 on my TT before, liked them a lot for a harder all season tire... the 960 is supposed to be even better, again if you want an all season

A lot of guys here will tell you how you are going to hell if you put all season tires on your M3 though... and personally I drive on Hankook Ventus V12 K110 that are awesome

And don't buy all season tires for treadlife warranty, it won't be honored without even treadwear which you won't get on the rear with the negative camber

neuralracing · Mon, Apr-26-2010, 04:17:59 AM

I basically want a quiet tire that lasts.

Options in PR are limited.

Toyo T1R's ~1050 for the set
Kuhmo KU31 ~840 for the set
Nankang NS2 ~800 for the set
Bidgestone RE960AS ~950 for the set...

Haven't found any Hankook's or General tires.

Showroom · Mon, Apr-26-2010, 04:37:14 AM

I had these on my last car (VW GLI) and was very satisfied with them. For an all season tire they handled great, and were quiet and comfortable (car had 18" wheels).

Johnnyled · Mon, Apr-26-2010, 06:47:13 AM

I've had them for 5 months now or approx 5500miles. In the winter with about 1-5 inches of snow on the ground i had no problem getting around. In the rain they have good traction until i hit a deep puddle one time going about 80 mph, I hydroplane for a brief second. In dry weather, they have good traction around town and it's a quiet comfortable ride.(i'm on 18s)

Would i recommend them? yeah
would i buy them again? no, only because i like to try new things.

I'm comparing these tires to an old set of Dunlops that were on the car when i purchased it.

neuralracing · Mon, Apr-26-2010, 03:30:13 PM

Is it worth paying an extra $250 for Hankook K110 V12's vs the Bridgestone's?

I do not track my car... I basically want quiet handling, longevity and somewhat of a decent grip.

danito1015 · Mon, Apr-26-2010, 05:52:44 PM

go with the bridgestone tires...they are quiet and have great handling in the rain,plus the tread were is 300 which means they wont wear as fast... my wife got those for her 06 alitma(245/35/20)... and i got a set for my m3(245/35/20and 285/30/20). i ve had dunlop...michelin and bridgestone re050a...i think the best are the re960... awsome tires for so cal... where are you located?

Sun, Apr-25-2010, 04:49:44 AM	#1
neuralracing Player making Plays! Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 1,090 Reputation: 0 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico	Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Are these any good? Between these and the Kuhmo KU31? __________________ 2002 CB on Black SMG - Dinan Stage 1 Software, Euro Rotors w/ Axxis

Sun, Apr-25-2010, 02:33:30 PM	#2
neuralracing Player making Plays! Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 1,090 Reputation: 0 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico	__________________ 2002 CB on Black SMG - Dinan Stage 1 Software, Euro Rotors w/ Axxis

Sun, Apr-25-2010, 08:13:22 PM	#4
neuralracing Player making Plays! Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 1,090 Reputation: 0 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico	They have a rebate going on if you buy 4... $75 I believe... I can get all four installed for about $950 out the door (275/30/19's and 245/35/19's). __________________ 2002 CB on Black SMG - Dinan Stage 1 Software, Euro Rotors w/ Axxis

Mon, Apr-26-2010, 12:52:04 AM	#5
BfnC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 79 Reputation: 0 Location: St Augustine	I had the RE950 on my TT before, liked them a lot for a harder all season tire... the 960 is supposed to be even better, again if you want an all season A lot of guys here will tell you how you are going to hell if you put all season tires on your M3 though... and personally I drive on Hankook Ventus V12 K110 that are awesome And don't buy all season tires for treadlife warranty, it won't be honored without even treadwear which you won't get on the rear with the negative camber __________________ 2004 M3 Convertible - Jet Black/Kiwi (retired) 1999 M3 Convertible - Cosmos Black/Modena

Mon, Apr-26-2010, 04:17:59 AM	#6
neuralracing Player making Plays! Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 1,090 Reputation: 0 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico	I basically want a quiet tire that lasts. Options in PR are limited. Toyo T1R's ~1050 for the set Kuhmo KU31 ~840 for the set Nankang NS2 ~800 for the set Bidgestone RE960AS ~950 for the set... Haven't found any Hankook's or General tires. __________________ 2002 CB on Black SMG - Dinan Stage 1 Software, Euro Rotors w/ Axxis

Sun, Apr-25-2010, 04:54:54 PM	#3
Nukem Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 51 Reputation: 0	My dad runs them on his AA supercharged e36 and likes them, I just bought a set for my e46 and like them better than the UHP's I had on there before

Mon, Apr-26-2010, 04:37:14 AM	#7
Showroom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 155 Reputation: 0 Location: Denver	I had these on my last car (VW GLI) and was very satisfied with them. For an all season tire they handled great, and were quiet and comfortable (car had 18" wheels). __________________ Last edited by Showroom; Mon, Apr-26-2010 at 04:40:41 AM.

Mon, Apr-26-2010, 06:47:13 AM	#8
Johnnyled Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 329 Reputation: 0 Location: Long Island	I've had them for 5 months now or approx 5500miles. In the winter with about 1-5 inches of snow on the ground i had no problem getting around. In the rain they have good traction until i hit a deep puddle one time going about 80 mph, I hydroplane for a brief second. In dry weather, they have good traction around town and it's a quiet comfortable ride.(i'm on 18s) Would i recommend them? yeah would i buy them again? no, only because i like to try new things. I'm comparing these tires to an old set of Dunlops that were on the car when i purchased it. __________________ 05 JB/B, 6MT 93 325is Jb/tan SOLD 11/8/09 Shim kit and tools available for loan...LMK

Mon, Apr-26-2010, 03:30:13 PM	#9
neuralracing Player making Plays! Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 1,090 Reputation: 0 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico	Is it worth paying an extra $250 for Hankook K110 V12's vs the Bridgestone's? I do not track my car... I basically want quiet handling, longevity and somewhat of a decent grip. __________________ 2002 CB on Black SMG - Dinan Stage 1 Software, Euro Rotors w/ Axxis

Mon, Apr-26-2010, 05:52:44 PM	#10
danito1015 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 102 In the garage: '01 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: los angeles	go with the bridgestone tires...they are quiet and have great handling in the rain,plus the tread were is 300 which means they wont wear as fast... my wife got those for her 06 alitma(245/35/20)... and i got a set for my m3(245/35/20and 285/30/20). i ve had dunlop...michelin and bridgestone re050a...i think the best are the re960... awsome tires for so cal... where are you located?

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