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OK, one last try at this because I just can't make up my mind
Replacing my KDW 215/50/16s that came stock on my 99 green SVT and I've found out a couple things.
One, you can't buy that size tire at a decent price, even at costco they are 700-800 for a set.
That's no problem, of course, since they do have the 225/50/16s at about 500 a set in both the KDW and the Potenza 730
I like the KDWs I have on the car now, they stick very nicely, though they are loud at low speeds and now vibrate a bit at higher speeds.
But in tire forums the prevailing thought on the 730s is they get very loud after several thousand miles.
Has anyone had this experience with the 730s. I really don't mind some noise if it isn't overwhelming.
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driven with both on my '99, your splitting hairs with this one IMHO. Either would be a good performer, I'd go for COST, all else being equal.
Mark
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Look at the KDWS instead of the KDW. It is much quieter. It is an unusual tire in that it is an all season ultra high performance tire. $115.00 each at tire rack in 225/50R16.
Jim Johnson
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I think you should check tire rack or try to pm luke from tirerack. I got a set of potenza s-03's for something like 640-650 to my door. So you should be able to find either of the tires you are looking for a lot cheaper. Oh and by the way s-o3's kick a$$!! 
99' tropic green SVT
2558/2760
born on 08/06/99
KKM, resonator removed, B&M short throw, SHO shop y-pipe w/cat,
Pioneer deck, Boston Accoustics 10" rallys, MTX thunder amp
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and the kdw's (not kdws) were under 100buck each a few months back. i think they r 115 now (give or take a little) and in 215/50/16. a set should still be under 500.
...and yes, I did SEARCH first before asking.
AIM:omegazodiac
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99 contour svt #1750/2760
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plates, not personalized (###-REV)
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I love my RE730s, looks like I will get about 30k miles out of them.
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Potenza S-03 Pole Positions
Ryan
Toreador Red
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"Performance in the hands of few"
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I think the S-03's are on sale right now on tirerack.
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What size is everyone running on the S03's? Any lowered suspensions? Any rubbing? I want these tires but they only have 215/55 or 225/45 in 16" sizes.
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I was looking at the 215/45/17" S03's at $156 ea.
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