New Rubber for the FR-S - Happy 2nd Anniversary and to Many More!

Kinja'd!!! "Maximum_Odyssey" (Maximum_Odyssey)
12/14/2015 at 21:18 • Filed to: None

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Incase you missed it, the FR-S celebrated 2 years as my DD.

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As a reward, I treated it to some new rubber. Now, if you’re not familar with the situation, the OEM tire is the same as that on the Prius (aka. Primacy HP). I replaced them with the Pilot Sport 3. The Primacy HP is a low rolling resistance tire and has a treadwear rating of 240. The Pilot Sport 3 is NOT a low rolling resistance tire and has a treadwear rating of 320. However, the Pilot Sport 3 is supposed to have better dry and wet grip.

Being I live in Florida, my drive home was pretty wet, and I’d have to say that the new tires are a definate improvement. Much better grip in a straight line and in the corners. The ride is slightly harsher, but no one will notice. The road noise is a little bit louder, but only noticable with the radio off. Also, the Pilot Sport 3 is a cheaper tire by $20 each, so I’d say I am very pleased with the decision. Happy Aniversary FR-S, you deserve it!


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Kinja'd!!! yitznewton > Maximum_Odyssey
12/14/2015 at 22:21

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I enjoyed this R&T article about FR-S tires. Wear them out and get many more!

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a1…