Potenza G019 Grid
After driving on these since mid-October, here's my feedback:
Ride - Much softer than the Potenza RE750s,
more like an American or Japanese "sporty" car. Freeway bumps
are less jarring, and city streets don't shake my molars loose.
I'm hoping this spares my suspension on pothole-ridden San
Francisco streets. Fairly quiet, although there's some tire
hum.
Cornering - Do not get these tires if you
plan on whipping the car around sharp corners. There's more
body lean, and the car feels less "grounded." Wet weather (I
talking California rain here, not Texas) grip is good with
less hydroplaning than the RE750s.
Cost - Well, these were half the price of
the RE705s (which don't come with any warranty). Here's the
breakdown:
| Item |
# |
Each |
Total |
Bridgestone Potenza G019 Grid Bl
205/50R17 89V - 50,000 mile limited warranty |
4 |
101.99 |
407.96 |
| Disposal Fee / CA Recycle Fee |
4 |
1.75 |
7.00 |
| Lifetime New Tire Wheel Balance - Parts |
4 |
3.99 |
15.96 |
| Lifetime New Tire Wheel Balance - Labor |
4 |
10.00 |
40.00 |
| New Lifetime Rubber Valve Stem |
4 |
3.99 |
15.96 |
| 7097782 Road Hazard Protection |
4 |
15.30 |
61.20 |
| Tire Disposal Fee |
4 |
3.00 |
12.00 |
| Low Profile Large Diameter Tire |
4 |
N/C |
|
| Mounting |
4 |
N/C |
|
| Courtesy Check |
4 |
N/C |
|
| Total |
|
|
598.49 |
I bought these at a San Francisco tire store since a) I'd
just returned from India the day before, b) there was no
way I was going to risk driving all the way down to San Jose
on a spare, and c) they're conveniently located near the SoMA
gay bars.
Firestone Complete Auto Care
1501 Mission
St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 621.4650
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