Hi all, created this account to hopefully get some help choosing my next tires.
I bought my 2015 R pre-owned with Federal 595s (edit: RS-RR) on it a couple years ago, which are going to need replacing soon. I love them, best tires I've ever owned, and I'd totally get them again....if it weren't for the noise. (It only marginally bothers me tbh, but its the first thing that passengers notice).
So I've been struggling to figure out what will give similar or better performance with less noise, reasonable price point, and does ok in Arizona winters (never below freezing temps, so summer tire probably ok, though I'd prefer an all-season or snow-capable in case I ever want to take a trip up north). This is my daily driver, so I can sacrifice a little performance for longevity/treadwear, but ideally keep the performance at least at the Federal level.
I've seen recommendations mainly for Pilot Super Sports, Potenza RE-71Rs, but how much better are they than the Federals I have, and more importantly, how much quieter are they? In other words, are they worth the price hike?
Thanks in advance
I bought my 2015 R pre-owned with Federal 595s (edit: RS-RR) on it a couple years ago, which are going to need replacing soon. I love them, best tires I've ever owned, and I'd totally get them again....if it weren't for the noise. (It only marginally bothers me tbh, but its the first thing that passengers notice).
So I've been struggling to figure out what will give similar or better performance with less noise, reasonable price point, and does ok in Arizona winters (never below freezing temps, so summer tire probably ok, though I'd prefer an all-season or snow-capable in case I ever want to take a trip up north). This is my daily driver, so I can sacrifice a little performance for longevity/treadwear, but ideally keep the performance at least at the Federal level.
I've seen recommendations mainly for Pilot Super Sports, Potenza RE-71Rs, but how much better are they than the Federals I have, and more importantly, how much quieter are they? In other words, are they worth the price hike?
Thanks in advance
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