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C-LoS
05-21-2007, 12:34 PM
I am about to purchase new tires for the first time for my 04 RX8. Any suggestions or any ones to avoid?

mac11
05-21-2007, 01:04 PM
What is the purpose of the tires?

DarkBrew
05-21-2007, 01:46 PM
Avoid RE040
Check tirerack.com reviews

CarAndDriver
05-21-2007, 01:46 PM
Search tire forum. More 411.

mac11
05-21-2007, 03:29 PM
Avoid RE040
Check tirerack.com reviews

i have no problems with my stock potenzas.

That being said I am going to a different tire when i wear them out.

DarkBrew
05-21-2007, 04:14 PM
i have no problems with my stock potenzas.

That being said I am going to a different tire when i wear them out.

I got RE050A pole position in the stock size. Pretty decent tires.
The RE040s were extremely noisy and only had good grip on warm dry roads.

mac11
05-21-2007, 04:24 PM
I've only really noticed the noise on concrete sections of the highway. The were fine on asphault at any speed.

CarAndDriver
05-21-2007, 04:38 PM
i have no problems with my stock potenzas.

That being said I am going to a different tire when i wear them out.
If you're happy with mediocrity the more power to you.

musclecarconvrt
05-21-2007, 05:41 PM
Scroll a little further down on the front page C-Los friend. We've got a whole section on tires. Tirerack.com is a sponsor here and offer very good service. Their site also offeres lots of reviews for your to pick what fits you best.

I've had 2 sets of Khumo Ecsta MXs and love em. Great handling, better wear than stock, and way way cheaper.