Bridgestone S-02 vs. S-03
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Bridgestone S-02 vs. S-03
Im currently looking for some new tires and have read alot of good reviews on the Bridgestone Potenza S-03. I placed an order at my local tire shop for the S-03. I went in to see if they have received them yet and they stated that they could not get me the S-03 but they could get me the S-02 for the same price. Anyone tried the S-02's? I couldnt find much info the S-02's, are they priced higher?
Also, I believe the S-02 are not available in 225/45/18, and only available in 225/40/18. Is this true?
The S-02 look more stylish, but from the reviews they do not get as much mileage out of them as the S-03.
Also, I believe the S-02 are not available in 225/45/18, and only available in 225/40/18. Is this true?
The S-02 look more stylish, but from the reviews they do not get as much mileage out of them as the S-03.
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I looked at the RE750, but I wanted a Max Performance Summer tire. I live in Phoenix AZ and we have no rain all year and very hot temperatures. Have you experienced either the S-02 or the S-03? Thanks for your feedback
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Originally Posted by Willie27
I looked at the RE750, but I wanted a Max Performance Summer tire. I live in Phoenix AZ and we have no rain all year and very hot temperatures. Have you experienced either the S-02 or the S-03? Thanks for your feedback
Between your choices, I would get the S03's.
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S03s not sticky? That's news to me. There's no better road/light-track tire I've experienced ESPECIALLY in terms of miles. I've done thunderhill on Azenis...Guys w/ S03s were 'right' with me...and the tires last pretty well for a performance tire.
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Just make a quick note that the S-03s are pretty heavy. Not too sure about the S-02s since I never had them. If I remember correctly the 275/35ZR19 S-03s I had were close to 30lbs each. Yea they are very grippy, they are great in the rain too compare with other Max Performance tires.
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Excellent. Thanks for the advice everyone. Im going to stick with the S-03's after all. I dont like the low mileage factor of the S-02's and the S-03's seem to have everything I want in a performance tire.
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im still unclear, aside from the difference in wear(the s03 having a longer life) which tire is the higher priced/higher end and just higher performance tire? there must be a clear answer to the question or else there would be no point in having both the s02 and the s03 in thier lineup
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I decided on the s03's. Had them put on last weekend. I'm very happy that I went with the s03's instead of the s02's. The tires look great and handle awesome! I highly recommend them.
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Originally Posted by Willie27
I decided on the s03's. Had them put on last weekend. I'm very happy that I went with the s03's instead of the s02's. The tires look great and handle awesome! I highly recommend them.
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No, they dont seem to any louder than the stock tires. I drive 75 MPH everyday to work and I dont notice any difference. The handling is much more responsive and they grip the road great.
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