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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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Default Stock Potenzas Suck!

I'm stuck with mine until my 18" EMX's come in with Pirellis.

I knew I hated the potenzas... used them before on another ride. They are AWFUL!
Old Apr 10, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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we all know this already, it has been posted 100X's
Old Apr 10, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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Yes, it has been covered a lot. The potenzas are "allright" for typical driving around, but that is about it... last I checked the pirellis were considerable cheaper too!
Old Apr 10, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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The funny part is there were previous threads of people saying the potenzas are GREAT based solely on the fact that theyre expensive . They also reasoned, people on this site simply dont know how to drive in the snow or rain, and the tires should not be blamed

I personally think the tires suck ****....
I wish mine came with the yokohamas instead.
Old Apr 10, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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Most people who have used potenzas know they suck.... I have them on my other car as well and still regret buying them! I have never heard anyone say they liked them so far.. in any application. I can drive just fine in the snow with them... because I know how to drive in the snow... but they are no where near as good as other less expensive tires in the snow... in the rain.. or even on dry pavement!
Old Apr 10, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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Mine came with Yokohamas
Old Apr 10, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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you have to admit th0, they are good for big smokey burnouts.
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