Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Another tire replacement candidate - Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position

wdkwang · 06-20-2014, 01:14 AM

I don't know what it is about the compound of the S-04 but I'm finally able to smoothly peel out from a standstill. Before with the RE050A and disappointing Hankook V12's, there would be horrible wheel hop like the car was breaking apart. Those tires were able to peel if I got them hot enough after some spirited driving on a hot summer day, but otherwise wheel hop for days.
Also, I don't know if it's a coincidence that the VLSD is giving out or the added grip of going 285mm with the S-04 is making it difficult to execute drifts now. I find myself spinning out more frequently and maintaining the drift requires a different amount of throttle.

06-20-2014, 01:14 AM	#60 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	I don't know what it is about the compound of the S-04 but I'm finally able to smoothly peel out from a standstill. Before with the RE050A and disappointing Hankook V12's, there would be horrible wheel hop like the car was breaking apart. Those tires were able to peel if I got them hot enough after some spirited driving on a hot summer day, but otherwise wheel hop for days. Also, I don't know if it's a coincidence that the VLSD is giving out or the added grip of going 285mm with the S-04 is making it difficult to execute drifts now. I find myself spinning out more frequently and maintaining the drift requires a different amount of throttle. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo! Last edited by wdkwang; 06-20-2014 at 01:16 AM.