=== Potenza S-03 Pole position VS Toyo Proxes T1-S === - Page 2 - Honda Prelude Forum

thewedge4 · 04-11-2002, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by klee.007

The 1st generation Paradas lacked grip (sticky rubber)... they used a new compound this year calling it the series II Parada... Just make sure you get the series II and not the 1st generation.

Oh, come on! Don't believe it. bridgestones sO-2 Pole positions are actually WORSE than the originals, so I'm not buyin this from Yokohama.....

Keith · 04-11-2002, 02:08 PM

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Originally posted by zombi
Hi everyone !

Thank you for your impressions about those tires. I asked a compagny specialized in selling tires and here is what they said:

Traction: S-03 and T1-S are similar
Handling: S-03 and T1-S are similar
Hydroplaning resistance: S-03 is better
treadwear: S-03 will last a little longer

He also said S-03 had a special design to keep good wet traction while the tire wears. I will try the S-03 because, for me, tires are as important as shoes. And, like Vin Diesel will say in "The Fast and The Furious 2" :

"When you drive a Prelude in twisties, the only thing between you and death is your tires"

S03 tread life is 220
T1S tread life is 280

But remember, manufacturers have their own way of rating tread wear.

Keith · 04-11-2002, 02:10 PM

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Originally posted by thewedge4

Oh, come on! Don't believe it. bridgestones sO-2 Pole positions are actually WORSE than the originals, so I'm not buyin this from Yokohama.....

Sorry it's called Spec 2... not series II... don't believe me? Check out the 2 different links on www.tirerack.com...

Old Parada
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/yokohama/yo_parada.jsp

New Parada
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/yokohama/yo_parada2.jsp

PearlH22Gen5 · 05-16-2002, 09:53 PM

the potenza s-03 is an amazing tire, especially for it's price. i'd certainly choose it over the t1-s, and the s-03 handles so well in the rain to...

gary
99 wht. pearl prelude 5spd.

aklucsarits · 05-17-2002, 08:20 AM

Another vote for S-03s here. I have them in 215-45-17 on my car for a while now. They are great in the dry and have AMAZING grip in the wet. Very quiet tires to boot.

I've never driven on the T-1s's though...

Andrew

Keith · 05-17-2002, 08:29 AM

S0-3s =

edulerpadnoh · 05-17-2002, 11:23 AM

I've driven on both in a 215/45R17.
For daily driving the Toyo T1-S cannot be beat. The ride is way more comfortable. True you loose a little bit in razor sharp turn-in, but we are on the street. What you gain in the T1-S is the overall balance for street driving. It doesn't wander, pull the steering wheel out of your hands because it found a rut in the road. The T1-S is an amazing street tire. I've tried Falkens, Kumhos, Yokos, Michelins, previous gen Toyo T1+, among others. Michelin Pilot Sports are the same as S03.

If you want a civil tire, go T1-S.