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Old 01-30-2002, 03:26 PM
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RE730 -vs- S03 Pix Inside

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I just swapped out the PolePosition S03 for the RE730. Here are the Before amd after shots for look and tread pattern on the CLS. I havent broken them in yet but the initial reaction I have is better staight line acceleration traction and *slightly* poorer handling....

SO3 - Gone Now


RE730 - On Now
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The Re730s are a pretty sexy looking tire...
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NICE! 730's are pretty aggressive!

Any plans for light weight rims?
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What size are the RE730s?
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Yeah im looking for new rims but i want to stick with 17's .... and im looking into the volks and ssr right now
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Yeah im looking for new rims but i want to stick with 17's .... and im looking into the volks and ssr right now
Why 17's?
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Zapata: Im trying to keep the weights as low as possible .. Speed is the operative word... if 16's wouldnt look ridiculous on the car i would have done them prolly LOL
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Yeah im looking for new rims but i want to stick with 17's .... and im looking into the volks and ssr right now
Get 16s....and VOLKS OWN JOOZ!!!!
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Originally posted by TheModMole
Scrib: 225x45x17

Zapata: Im trying to keep the weights as low as possible .. Speed is the operative word... if 16's wouldnt look ridiculous on the car i would have done them prolly LOL
Would you go with a 16 diameter and a wider tire?
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I'm assuming the handling is a little worse than the S03's, but much better than our stock michelins right?
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Originally posted by TheModMole
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Zapata: Im trying to keep the weights as low as possible .. Speed is the operative word... if 16's wouldnt look ridiculous on the car i would have done them prolly LOL
Just drop it a little Chris...
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Yeah, I've already burned through at set of RE730's. I was appauled at how loud they got as they aged. It might be the load rating issue that caused the poor wear on the 225's. When I took them off after 22000 miles they were chewed to shreads and did not look safe at all.

Sticky as hell though and pretty good in the rain.

I wouldn't buy them again just because of the road noise issue and because I'm not sure they are up to handling our big girl's heft.
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Originally posted by JZ
Yeah, I've already burned through at set of RE730's. I was appauled at how loud they got as they aged. It might be the load rating issue that caused the poor wear on the 225's. When I took them off after 22000 miles they were chewed to shreads and did not look safe at all.

Sticky as hell though and pretty good in the rain.

I wouldn't buy them again just because of the road noise issue and because I'm not sure they are up to handling our big girl's heft.
Yeah...I did chew one up...but I think the key is keep it properly pressurized...
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And a Toyo Proxes T1-S for comparison.
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I think the Toyo's look the best.
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Zapata: In laymens terms the smaller the tire the lighter the wheel and the more rpm's the travel at which = more speed

CLS16: There is no comparison between the Michelins and the Bridgestone S03's, Yokohama AVS Sport, and Bridgestone RE730's .... worlds apart they each feel 10x better then stock.

Moomaster: Im debating the Nex Coil-overs -vs- the Zeal B6 ... not sure if the $$ is justifiable for the Zeals when im just really looking for adjustable drop.....
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Originally posted by Red Nj-s
I think the Toyo's look the best.
I dunno.. I kind like the center channel.. its functional for water dissipation and looks kinds neat too LOL
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Originally posted by TheModMole
Zapata: In laymens terms the smaller the tire the lighter the wheel and the more rpm's the travel at which = more speed




:P I know this....

I'm asking if you would go with a wider 16 inch tire? YOu know like a 7.5 instead of a 7.
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Originally posted by TheModMole
Zapata: In laymens terms the smaller the tire the lighter the wheel and the more rpm's the travel at which = more speed

CLS16: There is no comparison between the Michelins and the Bridgestone S03's, Yokohama AVS Sport, and Bridgestone RE730's .... worlds apart they each feel 10x better then stock.

Moomaster: Im debating the Nex Coil-overs -vs- the Zeal B6 ... not sure if the $$ is justifiable for the Zeals when im just really looking for adjustable drop.....
Well, the Nex are only $600 + shipping..
But then I am gonna close it for sure this weekend and put the order in on Monday. If you're interested drop me an email at dlee@omnicell.com
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Originally posted by Zapata

I'm asking if you would go with a wider 16 inch tire? YOu know like a 7.5 instead of a 7.
I really doubt id do a 16" unless for the track .. in which case i would go to a 7.5 or 8 if i can shoehorn it in there...

Zapata: OK thanks ill get cracking on a decision...
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I think I'm going to get the RE730's as soon as the "winter" comes to an end. How long do you think they last on an average?
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Originally posted by CLS16
I think I'm going to get the RE730's as soon as the "winter" comes to an end. How long do you think they last on an average?
The way I drive...1-2 years...
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Originally posted by CLS16
I think I'm going to get the RE730's as soon as the "winter" comes to an end. How long do you think they last on an average?
That's not very long at all. If I drive as hard as you do, I might have to rethink this one.
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Originally posted by CLS16


That's not very long at all. If I drive as hard as you do, I might have to rethink this one.
I put on 40K a year in commute time too...
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Apparently, you guys have never seen moomaster drive..

did you get these from moo?? Maybe 18's this summer will need some tires..
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Originally posted by Edub-TL
Apparently, you guys have never seen moomaster drive..

did you get these from moo?? Maybe 18's this summer will need some tires..
Yep...playa's price for you..
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