[GAOLDGUY]

I finally found an all season tire that I think I can run on our wheels during the winter in Atlanta. Bridgestone has Potenza RE980AS in the following sizes; 285/35/20, 295/30/20, and 305/30/20. I was thinking of using the 295/30/20 on the front. It's only 10mm larger. Can anyone provide feedback on fit? I can't imagine that 5mm each way would make a difference but I thought I would post to be sure. I think I have seen others running 285/35/20 on the front so the height should be fine. Bridgestone does not have rim width recommendations on their website for this size yet. I assume 295/30/20 is good on a 10 inch rim. Anyone have any feedback on that?

[Reddy1LE]

Originally Posted by GAOLDGUY

I finally found an all season tire that I think I can run on our wheels during the winter in Atlanta. Bridgestone has Potenza RE980AS in the following sizes; 285/35/20, 295/30/20, and 305/30/20. I was thinking of using the 295/30/20 on the front. It's only 10mm larger. Can anyone provide feedback on fit? I can't imagine that 5mm each way would make a difference but I thought I would post to be sure. I think I have seen others running 285/35/20 on the front so the height should be fine. Bridgestone does not have rim width recommendations on their website for this size yet. I assume 295/30/20 is good on a 10 inch rim. Anyone have any feedback on that?

Awesome just checked it out.

It gets priced out to $951.96

I was going to do the BFgoodrich comp 2 A/S but i guess there no longer supported through tirerack..damn. The price OTD was $801 when i kept checking. Size would've been 275/30/20 and 295/30/20 i believe.

[Idyll]

Isn't your average winter temps in the 50's?

[1LExtreme]

I just went through the process of trying to find an all seaosn tire and first I tried the bf goodrich g force comp 2 a/s 285/35/20. They did not fit in the front the tire was rubbing everywhere. I am pretty sure you will get same result with every 285/35/20 tire because there is minimal clearance.

The only tire I was able to find that fits is the continental dsw 06 285/30/20, its a little stretched on the rear wheel but it works.

[GAOLDGUY]

For sizes, I wanted to run the 295/30/20 on the front and the 305/30/20 on the back and I was trying to find out if there would be clearance issues on the 295. That is only 10mm which would just be 5mm on each side. I know clearance is tight with the magride and wanted to see if anyone had experience with that size on the front.

[GAOLDGUY]

Unfortunately we get some strange dips in temps that get pretty cold. It usually happens in Dec and Jan but I want to be able to daily drive with no restrictions. Once or twice a year we will get a light dusting of snow but nothing that really sticks.

[GAOLDGUY]

Originally Posted by 1LExtreme

I just went through the process of trying to find an all seaosn tire and first I tried the bf goodrich g force comp 2 a/s 285/35/20. They did not fit in the front the tire was rubbing everywhere. I am pretty sure you will get same result with every 285/35/20 tire because there is minimal clearance.

The only tire I was able to find that fits is the continental dsw 06 285/30/20, its a little stretched on the rear wheel but it works.

The reason I posted is these Potenzas offer a 295/30/20 and a 305/30/20. I think these sizes are brand new.

[JamesNoBrakes]

Originally Posted by TX Stig

Isn't your average winter temps in the 50's?

Absolutely insane if you ask me...

[RKeeton]

Originally Posted by GAOLDGUY

I finally found an all season tire that I think I can run on our wheels during the winter in Atlanta. Bridgestone has Potenza RE980AS in the following sizes; 285/35/20, 295/30/20, and 305/30/20. I was thinking of using the 295/30/20 on the front. It's only 10mm larger. Can anyone provide feedback on fit? I can't imagine that 5mm each way would make a difference but I thought I would post to be sure. I think I have seen others running 285/35/20 on the front so the height should be fine. Bridgestone does not have rim width recommendations on their website for this size yet. I assume 295/30/20 is good on a 10 inch rim. Anyone have any feedback on that?

I installed the Bridgestone RE-71R in the 295/30/20 sizes on my stock wheels. The only problem was getting the tires to seat on the front 10" wheels. It took the tech quite a while. There is no rubbing at 2.5 degrees negative camber. The rears were easy to mount and no rubbing at 1.5 degrees negative camber. Hope this helps.

[AZ_1LE]

Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Absolutely insane if you ask me...

At least he's not keeping them on year-round. At least, I hope he doesn't.

[MarkC]

Originally Posted by AZ_1LE

At least he's not keeping them on year-round. At least, I hope he doesn't.

Why? What's wrong with running ALL SEASON tires ALL YEAR

Bridgestone also makes a Potenza RE970AS in stock front size.

Add the RE980AS on the back in stock size and enjoy the car year round in any weather

I went with RE970 in the front and S0001 in the back, and yes that will be for the entire year.

[Atlas24601]

Originally Posted by MarkC

Why? What's wrong with running ALL SEASON tires ALL YEAR

Bridgestone also makes a Potenza RE970AS in stock front size.

Add the RE980AS on the back in stock size and enjoy the car year round in any weather

I went with RE970 in the front and S0001 in the back, and yes that will be for the entire year.

Prepare for "because 1LE" responses.

[AZ_1LE]

Originally Posted by MarkC

Why? What's wrong with running ALL SEASON tires ALL YEAR

Bridgestone also makes a Potenza RE970AS in stock front size.

Add the RE980AS on the back in stock size and enjoy the car year round in any weather

I went with RE970 in the front and S0001 in the back, and yes that will be for the entire year.

So basically you paid $7k extra over an SS for the vinyl wrapped hood, wheels, and suede steering wheel and shift knob? Interesting.

[Goldfish]

Originally Posted by AZ_1LE

So basically you paid $7k extra over an SS for the vinyl wrapped hood, wheels, and suede steering wheel and shift knob? Interesting.