16" tires

[rsporsche]

Guys,

there was a good deal from Bridgestone that was emailed to participants of BMWCCA Oktoberfest for tires (that will be installed + balanced for free) at the event. see below. since i am in the market for 16" tires, and i was going to go with the conti extreme contact DW, very good tire at a reasonable price ... until i got this email for the Bridgestone RE-11. which equates to
[FONT=&quot]205/55 16 - $131.19[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]225/50 16 - $143.19[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]The total price for a set of four (2 of each size) is $548.77 plus local sales tax. [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Mounting and balancing are free of charge and will be done on-site at the event. A $100 American Express gift card is available after the sale via rebate.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Dear BMW CCA Member,[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]If you are attending Oktoberfest or plan on being in the vicinity, then Firestone Complete Auto Care is extending a 20% discount* that can be combined with the Oktoberfest VIP show special from Bridgestone. The VIP mail-in offer is $100 value back on an American Express card.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]*Both offers include the following tires:[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Potenza RE-11[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Potenza RE050A Pole Position[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Potenza S-04 Pole Position[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Turanza with Serentiy Technology[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Dueler H/L Alenza[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Dueler A/T Revo 2[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Dueler HP Sport[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Also included in the offer is FREE delivery, FREE mounting & FREE balancing![/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Orders need to be received by September 28th to ensure tires are delivered at Oktoberfest. Tires will be available at Oktoberfest on October 11th and FREE mounting & balancing will take place October 11 – 16 at the Bridgestone trailer.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Please contact Pat Casey via email at [email protected] or reach him by phone at 770-321-4477 to find out the tire and price for your vehicle. If you are interested in purchasing Bridgestone or Firestone tires that are not listed on the promotion, please contact Pat Casey to determine availability.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Sincerely,
BMW Car Club of America & Firestone/Bridgestone[/FONT]

 

[Nicad]

I have tried RE-11's on my Brother's Miata in a 205-50-15. While obviously not a similar application, I thought they were great. Quiet, smooth, grippy and civilized. I have Star Specs on the same car and they are a bit more raw feeling. Either would be on my list for a CS. I went Continental, but I figured I won't be strafing corners like the Miata in it. Love to try them all....and have more than 20 minutes seat time in a CS.

 

[Arde]

I had endless air leak problems with Potenzas on our VW Rabbit. The ride was fine, but they would lose air really fast. One of them would develop a tiny hole right after the previous repair. I cut my loses after 10k miles and switched to Michelins.

 

[rsporsche]

your mileage may vary ... i currently have re-050's on my porsche - still plenty of tread left at 16,500 miles ... not even close to any issues. you gotta like porsche's policy, if you get a flat, replace the tire - no plugs in a high speed tire (insurance buys new tires). i had re-760's on my audi a3 (2 sets - no issues).

 

[tmason]

I found a neat website for used tires today and I ordered a set 4 for 100.00+shipping.
I can't wait to mount on my new wheels. (them 8" are sick looking!)
bestusedtires.com