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      11-05-2018, 09:51 AM   #1
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Rear tires Back Ordered!

Hello all!

I’m the proud owner of a (new to me) 2015 Protonic Blue Pure Impulse i8!
I love this car!

The selling dealer put on the incorrect tires on the rear and I’m trying to track down the correct Bridgestone S001’s and it looks like they are on nationwide back order! Anyone know where I can get a set at a decent price?

TIA!

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I’d strongly recommend getting Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/40/20 on the rears instead of stock. I have that tire on all 4 wheels actually (since it doesn’t come in the smaller front size) and it runs perfect
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I’d strongly recommend getting Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/40/20 on the rears instead of stock. I have that tire on all 4 wheels actually (since it doesn’t come in the smaller front size) and it runs perfect
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I'd strongly recommend getting Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/40/20 on the rears instead of stock. I have that tire on all 4 wheels actually (since it doesn't come in the smaller front size) and it runs perfect
Got a picture? Doesn't it look belly-like in the front?
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Got a picture? Doesn't it look belly-like in the front?
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I’d strongly recommend getting Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/40/20 on the rears instead of stock. I have that tire on all 4 wheels actually (since it doesn’t come in the smaller front size) and it runs perfect
Do you have any issues with rubbing? Are you running spacers? That tire has got to be awfully close to the arm!
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Do you have any issues with rubbing? Are you running spacers? That tire has got to be awfully close to the arm!
No spacers needed, no rubbing issues, understeer gone, grip for days, much better tread life and performance in the rain
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No spacers needed, no rubbing issues, understeer gone, grip for days, much better tread life and performance in the rain
Love it!
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