New tires before the wedding - need input ASAP

[aaron1085]

So.. I'm getting married in 2 weeks. That being said, Aaron needs new tires for his 19" summer wheels and am looking to pull the trigger on those BEFORE bank accounts are joined :)

I've kind of been leaning towards these two:
Michelen Pilot Super Sport
Bridgestone Potenze RE760 Sport

the Bridgestone's are substantially cheaper than the Michelen's, but am noticing that both give a LOAD INDEx of XL, but a numerical rating of 91W.

for track days I swap to r-compound 17" wheels/tires, but for regular summer driving, I rock 19" wheels with summer tires. That being said, if I show to a track day and it is pouring, I would probably just run the 19" wheel setup, so whatever tires I get need to be solid on dry AND wet roads.

Thoughts or other input on tire advice?
HURRRRYYYYY

[VMRWheels]

I'd say go for the Super Sports. I've run them and they were by far the best street tire I have had on my car.

TireRack also gives the Super Sports a higher rating in wet conditions.

[Doc@tirerack]

The Bridgestone most comparable to the Michelin SS is the Potenza S04 Pole Position. At the limit of the car's capabilities, either would feel closer to the R compound tire vs. the RE760.... That tire was introduced to be more durable than the others by giving up a little grip (at the limit of the car), so for a "normal" daily driver there would not be a noticable difference.

[aaron1085]

ok, good post and thank you for the info. That being said, all 3 tires list load ratings as 91Y... says Audi A4 requires 93. Is this a BIG deal or.... negligeable?!

[aaron1085]

Pulled trigger on some Hankook Ventus V12 evo....just got them in today and cannot wait to mount them.

[Brrman]

I have been looking at those tires as well. Hard to believe all the good reviews they get for how cheap they are.

[socfan12]

Haha, just saw this thread, Aaron! I haven't used the V12s, but many on the B8 forum love them, and at a good price, too!

Good luck with the wedding if it hasn't happened yet, and see you on the track, soon!

[aaron1085]

I was looking at a few different Bridgestone Pole Position models as well as the Michelen PSS, but the PSS's were just so pricey and the Bridgestone's were definately what I was going to buy, but like posted above, the V12's just get such a good review and the price is nice. Hankook also offers $80 back, so that brings my purchase into the $600's, which is more acceptable.

Maybe I will get some PSS's or RE-11's one day, but until then I think these V12's will do nicely. Havent had a chance to install yet, but shortly. Anyone want some 235/35/19 Nitto Inov's with some decent tread left? I'm dismounting these shortly.

Also Allen, I did get married 06-10-12. What a perfect day it was :) Thanks for the congrats!

[Epa7]

Also Allen, I did get married 06-10-12. What a perfect day it was :) Thanks for the congrats!

Honeymoon must be over, you're back checking out the forums

[aaron1085]

haha, yes. Short honeymoon due to schedules. Aruba for 10 days in August. Can't wait for that! How's the ohlins?

[catch]

Great topic! Gotta get them in before the wife knows jow much tings cos5

[aaron1085]

exactly... just got my new pedals in the mail yesterday. "how much were those?" Obviously I did the female answer of taking the actual cost and dividing by 2 or 3 depending...haha :)

[Mac_]

So, did she figure out your master plan?