On the day I get summer tires, it's the coldest day in a week. 

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips) 01/31/2018 at 13:40 • Filed to: None

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Oh well. Initial impressions are that they are significantly better than the factory Potenzas, while costing $60 less per corner, due to scientific testing done by me by judging cornering speeds.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2018 at 13:46

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summer tires? in january? O.o *head a splode*

:p

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 01/31/2018 at 13:47

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South Carolina. That said, it’s been an unusually cold winter here.

jimz > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2018 at 13:50

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farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2018 at 13:50

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yeah i figured you probably had the climate to get away with going on summers this early... i just couldnt resist the urge to make the comment (this is usually how i get meself in trouble round these parts)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > jimz 01/31/2018 at 13:53

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It’s crested past 50, so no snow. I have a backup vehicle for that occasion anyway.

E90M3 > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 01/31/2018 at 13:54

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Both my cars only have summer tires on them right now.

Arrivederci > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2018 at 14:12

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This is always a tough comparison to make - we become accustomed to older tires, their reduced performance and increased noise and then get new tires and are thrilled with the newfound grip and quieter ride.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Arrivederci 01/31/2018 at 14:17

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I based it off of a speeds I could achieve when the tires were new, and I came from all seasons, so summers are definitely stickier.

AndyG_UK > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2018 at 14:26

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I have never driven a car with Bridgestone Potenzas on and thought “hmmm these are great tyres!!” Including my current Leon which still has its factory fitted ones on (will replace with ANYTHING else when they are due), either of our Mazda 3s that had them on from the factory nor my friends old 350z which had it’s own special ones designed just for the 350z. All of them were loud and useless in anything but perfect warm summer days, which the UK does not get a lot of!!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > AndyG_UK 01/31/2018 at 14:29

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They worked okay stock, but the cheap all seasons I put on weren’t much worse in the corners.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2018 at 14:29

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You had problems with Potenzas on your FiST? We’re they true S04 Potenza Pole Positions?

I’mon Conti DSW06's this year, went oversize with new wheels and with a wider base, I am loving them.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 01/31/2018 at 14:33

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RE050A’s, they were okay, but nothing to write home about. Way too expensive for what you got. Also only 170tw.

AndyG_UK > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2018 at 14:51

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I hate how at the first sign of slight dampness in the air they just have no traction at all when trying to pull away at anything other than a snails pace, and they are so loud on anything other than brand new, perfectly smooth tarmac!!! 

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2018 at 15:07

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Counterpoint: i just bought winter tires. It’s gonna be 70* and sunny until March 2021.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2018 at 15:43

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Oh gotcha, i had a friend get me a set of S04's for the FoST last year, they were excellent and cheaper than their primary competition Michelin PS with only a coupld tradeoffs.

jimz > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 01/31/2018 at 15:45

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that happened to me. the first year I ever bought winter tires (Blizzaks on my SRT-4) it hardly got below freezing and didn’t even snow until like February.

TireJournal > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2018 at 15:55

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Also as side note, expect tires to be a little “squirmy” first 200-500 miles to allow mold release agent on tires to scrub off (i.e. break in). Will noticably improve then as well. Nexen has some really nice wet grip on those too. Great bang for the buck w them. Source: former rep.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TireJournal 01/31/2018 at 16:08

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I liked the Nexen All Seasons (N5000 Plus) I had before as a daily, I just pushed them past their limit a few too many times. My Mom has the N5000's too, on her Vibe, and they have around 50-60k miles on them now.

Jayhawk Jake > AndyG_UK 01/31/2018 at 16:47

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Potenza RE-71Rs are amazing...for autocross. Terrible for daily driving.

TireJournal > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 01/31/2018 at 17:11

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This man knows a good deal!