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<blockquote data-quote="bimmerman" data-source="post: 106518" data-attributes="member: 126"><p>Ok guys. An update. I've been using Dunlop SP9000 for about 3 months now and thread level is still at above 90%. My rear Firenza (exploding tires) were starting to bulge and peel. Yikes!!! :blink: </p><p></p><p>Yesterday I went for alignment and the tire shop had a pair of 90% thread Potenza GIII (Thailand) RM100 a piece. so I grabbed it!!! </p><p></p><p>So now my car is running SP9000 in front and Potenza GIII at the back.</p><p></p><p>Ride: Superb! Both the SP9000 and GIII seem very well matched</p><p></p><p>Noise: Both seem equal too although the SP9000 seems a little noisier on certain road surfaces. Otherwise, both are quiet.</p><p></p><p>Dry Handling: Now this is interesting. If I enter a sharp corner at too high a speed the front end would grip and not give in to understeer at all. Once the limit is reached the rear will start to slide but in a very controlled and progressive way and the whole car seems to behave like it has 4 wheel steering. As the corner gets sharper just apply more steering lock and the rear will steer with the front accordingly. No understeer and no threat of the rear swinging around too. No need to back off throttle or powerslide. The best way to describe is 4 wheel steering. Very confidence inspiring.</p><p></p><p>Looks: I must say that the GIII looks rather puny compared to the SP9000 though. Both are 225/45/17 but the SP9000 looks wider and more broad shouldered while the GIII looks like it's only 215mm as it's sidewalls seem to taper in.</p><p></p><p>Wet handling: I expect the SP9000 to be better as it's a V thread but no chance to try yet. Will follow up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bimmerman, post: 106518, member: 126"] Ok guys. An update. I've been using Dunlop SP9000 for about 3 months now and thread level is still at above 90%. My rear Firenza (exploding tires) were starting to bulge and peel. Yikes!!! :blink: Yesterday I went for alignment and the tire shop had a pair of 90% thread Potenza GIII (Thailand) RM100 a piece. so I grabbed it!!! So now my car is running SP9000 in front and Potenza GIII at the back. Ride: Superb! Both the SP9000 and GIII seem very well matched Noise: Both seem equal too although the SP9000 seems a little noisier on certain road surfaces. Otherwise, both are quiet. Dry Handling: Now this is interesting. If I enter a sharp corner at too high a speed the front end would grip and not give in to understeer at all. Once the limit is reached the rear will start to slide but in a very controlled and progressive way and the whole car seems to behave like it has 4 wheel steering. As the corner gets sharper just apply more steering lock and the rear will steer with the front accordingly. No understeer and no threat of the rear swinging around too. No need to back off throttle or powerslide. The best way to describe is 4 wheel steering. Very confidence inspiring. Looks: I must say that the GIII looks rather puny compared to the SP9000 though. Both are 225/45/17 but the SP9000 looks wider and more broad shouldered while the GIII looks like it's only 215mm as it's sidewalls seem to taper in. Wet handling: I expect the SP9000 to be better as it's a V thread but no chance to try yet. Will follow up. [/QUOTE]
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