Help in a unique situation for tire choices.

cheshirecat · 08-23-2012, 07:08 AM

You can't compare the stock Bridgestones and the Hankook when it comes to performance. They are two different types of tires. Width alone will not give you the grip you are looking for when you're using a tire with harder rubber and a softer sidewall.

IMO, on the Hankooks vs the sport Bridgestones:
- Great budget tire
- Very good wet performance
- Dry performance not nearly as good as stock
- Quieter than stock
- Softer (very soft) sidewall, which means less predictable handling
- Harder rubber, which means better wear but less grip

If you're looking for an alternative to the stock Bridgestones, I think you'll be very happy with the RE-11s. They're excellent tires and you get what you pay for.

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08-23-2012, 07:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 293	You can't compare the stock Bridgestones and the Hankook when it comes to performance. They are two different types of tires. Width alone will not give you the grip you are looking for when you're using a tire with harder rubber and a softer sidewall. IMO, on the Hankooks vs the sport Bridgestones: - Great budget tire - Very good wet performance - Dry performance not nearly as good as stock - Quieter than stock - Softer (very soft) sidewall, which means less predictable handling - Harder rubber, which means better wear but less grip If you're looking for an alternative to the stock Bridgestones, I think you'll be very happy with the RE-11s. They're excellent tires and you get what you pay for.