Bridgestone Potenza RE030 vs Bridgestone Potenza RE050A — Compared

“tbear, only have my subjective experience to go by.. Had the RE050A as the OEM tires on by 2008. I could get them to slip and slid at autocross (not on purpose) even with an un-tuned automatic. Have switched to the Michelin Pilot Sport AS all seasons (they have changed the model designations since the last time I purchased but these are not the Pilot Super SPorts) and am finding the ride quieter and very very grippy. Seems like all seasons would be a good choice for the Atlanta area? rakessler”

“just installed another set, $1180 mounted/balanced. 245/45ZR18 front. 275/40ZR18 rear. factory placard says 28 psi front and 33 psi rear. add 4 psi for sustained high speed. tire placard says 51 psi max. i have been experimenting with pressure and 28 front is a limo smooth ride but destroys the shoulders of the tire. anything less than 35 in the rear and im looking at 15k miles or less for a set. at 40psi front and rear i have seen 27 mpg. at factory specs 28/33 front/rear 24 mpg. has anyone found the "zen" pressure that gives the best of both worlds. im seeking an even # front and rear to make it easy for the wife, im in afghan for 9 months of the year and she has to keep them serviced.”

“It's been 4 years and 30,000km's and the PS4S tyres have worn up to the wear mark on the back tyres. Any recommendations for a replacement? It's summer all year here. We have hot summer and less hot summer. I went with the PS4S because I found the OEM RE050A's too stiff and the PS4S was definitely softer. I would consider going softer again if there was a good option. For PS4S again it will be 2 x $564 for 235/40R19 and 2 x $610 for 265/35R19 = $2348 AUD or, if I try the new PS5 it is 2 x $374 for 245/40R19 and 2 x 472 for 275/35R19 = $1692 AUD The PS5's are way cheaper and have a tread wear of 340 vs the 300. I have also heard good things about the Falken FK510”