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Message: Tire time for me too!

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Changed By: Tony in Whittier
Change Date: April 29, 2015 05:06PM

Tire time for me too!
Have regularly used Bridgestone S02As. Having difficulty getting them locally at a decent price (I know Tire Rack has them, but I would have to bring them in to a shop for an install.). May have to go to S04s.

Can anyone comment on the S04s? Compared to S02s? S04s not available as a N rated tire? I also see a tire load rating on the non N-rated tires typically as 92Y 1389# (N-rated don't show load rating), but the S04s show 97Y (1609#). It is desirable to use a higher load rating that specified (92Y vs. 97Y)? Trade-offs when doing?

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Author: Tony in Whittier
Date: April 29, 2015 04:47PM

Tire time for me too!
Have regularly used Bridgestone S02As. Having difficulty getting them locally at a decent price (I know Tire Rack has them, but I would have to bring them in to a shop for an install.). May have to go to S04s. Can anyone comment on the S04s? Compared to S02s? S04s not available as a N rated tire?