Bridgestone RE050A

atr_hugo · 02-08-2008, 11:55 AM

I haven't opened the Bridgestone CD yet - you are undoubtedly right that it's the 760, I was standing next to the Ferrari F1 car and not paying as close of attention to the model degination of the tire as I should have been. ; -)

Gary@TireRack · 02-08-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

I haven't opened the Bridgestone CD yet - you are undoubtedly right that it's the 760, I was standing next to the Ferrari F1 car and not paying as close of attention to the model degination of the tire as I should have been. ; -)

Thought it might be, thanks for checking.

Gill

mikeo · 02-08-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JAMS 135

Thanks, Mikeo. Any other suggestions? ...

JAMS 135, I would have suggested the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07, but the 255-18" is in a 40 aspect ratio which is not ideal--too tall and potential clearance issues-- someone will likely test it though.

Hugo, that new Bridgestone looks interesting.

Gill, is there any info on it from Tire Rack?

Gary@TireRack · 02-08-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeo

Gill, is there any info on it from Tire Rack?

Not much. Part numbers are built and they should start arriving late this month but not much press on them yet.

natedog_1959 · 02-08-2008, 02:45 PM

You guys should check out the Falken RT-615 in a 225/40/18 F and 255/40/18 R fitment. DTD has them for $139 and $165 respectively. They have free shipping as well. Nate

mikeo · 02-08-2008, 03:06 PM

The RT615 is a really good value in ultra-high performance tires alright. They are a little dated for SCCA street tire classes, ranking 3rd or 4th, but a fine value for the street. Too bad they don't come in 255x35-18 instead of 255x40.

natedog_1959 · 02-08-2008, 04:36 PM

What tires are #1 and 2 in STS? I'm sure the RE0-1R and the ADVAN Neova AD07 are both in that list but both are quite a bit more expensive than the RT-615. The RT-615's $/grip factor is hard to beat. Nate

mikeo · 02-08-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by natedog_1959

What tires are #1 and 2 in STS? I'm sure the RE0-1R and the ADVAN Neova AD07 are both in that list but both are quite a bit more expensive than the RT-615. The RT-615's $/grip factor is hard to beat. Nate

If you and your car are competitive in STS regionally then the Bridgestone or Yoko should be your choice. If being class champion is not the goal of your fun day at the autocross then the RT615 is fine. A 2007 Solo National competitor in STU (E36 M3) decided to go with the REO-1R and later felt he should have stayed with the Yoko AD07. his wife won STU-L though.

mjovic · 02-08-2008, 11:15 PM

I am currently running a set of RE050A Pole Positions and can honestly say they are a softer and slightly less responsive ride than my previous Michelin Pilot Sports. Those tires were much harder and really turned on a dime! I can only imagine how sick the new Pilot Sport PS2's are. I'd go that route personally.

emm3tt · 02-09-2008, 03:56 PM

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I am currently running a set of RE050A Pole Positions and can honestly say they are a softer and slightly less responsive ride than my previous Michelin Pilot Sports. Those tires were much harder and really turned on a dime! I can only imagine how sick the new Pilot Sport PS2's are. I'd go that route personally.

Interesting, I felt that the original PS had a softer sidewall. The RE050APP's dry grip is on par with the PS2, wet drip is significantly better than the PS2, but tire wear is ridiculous for the PP. I only got 13k out of the rears on my E36M, and that's with almost all highway miles, no track time whatsoever, and a street alignment.

mjovic · 02-09-2008, 04:00 PM

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Interesting, I felt that the original PS had a softer sidewall. The RE050APP's dry grip is on par with the PS2, wet drip is significantly better than the PS2, but tire wear is ridiculous for the PP. I only got 13k out of the rears on my E36M, and that's with almost all highway miles, no track time whatsoever, and a street alignment.

Yeah, I was/am shocked myself at how much body roll they allow. The first test I did was driving back from Tire Rack on the highway (yes I actually drove to Tire Rack and had them installed there!), I got to a clear point on the highway where there were no cars around me and did a baby slalom test at around 80 mph. After about the 3rd imaginary cone I felt like the car was going to break loose on me, it was kind of scary!!! I could do that all day and scare the living daylights out of my passengers with my old PS's. I have coilovers, rear anti-sway bar and rear strut tower brace so my suspension is pretty stiff.

Miata13 · 02-23-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mjovic

Yeah, I was/am shocked myself at how much body roll they allow. The first test I did was driving back from Tire Rack on the highway (yes I actually drove to Tire Rack and had them installed there!), I got to a clear point on the highway where there were no cars around me and did a baby slalom test at around 80 mph. After about the 3rd imaginary cone I felt like the car was going to break loose on me, it was kind of scary!!! I could do that all day and scare the living daylights out of my passengers with my old PS's. I have coilovers, rear anti-sway bar and rear strut tower brace so my suspension is pretty stiff.

Could the lack of expected grip be due to tire mold release still on your new tires?

inTgr8r · 02-23-2008, 01:53 PM

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Could the lack of expected grip be due to tire mold release still on your new tires?

Exactly...
You need a few hundred miles & some heat cycles into them before they work the way they should.

Evolved · 02-23-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeo

JAMS 135, I would have suggested the Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07, but the 255-18" is in a 40 aspect ratio which is not ideal--too tall and potential clearance issues-- someone will likely test it though.

I have four of those sitting in my garage. They were summer tires for the Evo. Good tire.:thumbup:

curtdragon · 02-23-2008, 02:44 PM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Eagle+F1+GS-D3
these are a good tire but wear fast... not too expensive though
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
they also have a run flat version

Evolved · 02-24-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by curtdragon

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Eagle+F1+GS-D3
these are a good tire but wear fast... not too expensive though
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
they also have a run flat version

And I ran those on my GTi. Actually they were the stock tire as well.

JAMS 135 · 02-27-2008, 04:57 PM

Three of my four 261M wheels arrived at the dealership today.. expect the fourth one tomorrow. Still have to decide on tires. Now leaning towards Bridgestone RE 760: 225/40/18 front and 245/35/18 rear. Hope that will work okay. The front diameter is 25.1 and the rear 24.7. Thoughts?

MVF4Rrider · 02-28-2008, 08:24 AM

Gill, what's your opinion of the Yokohama S.drive? At least it's available in OEM sizes. My TT has Dunlop Sport Maxx mounted and those not only wore quickly (useless prior to 15,000 miles) but there was a definitive fall off in grip as the tires wore, noticable after about 5,000 miles. Point is are premium tires really worth the extra money if the performance fades quicker then they wear? ...and that's fast too.

whiplash · 02-28-2008, 10:15 AM

I haven't seen anyone mention the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1's yet. Having run them on my E36 M3 as daily drivers for several months now (including autocross and a couple track days), I will absolutely look at these for the 135 as soon as it needs new tires. They offer a good selection of 18" sizes so it shouldn't be too hard to find a combination that will work well. Not to mention the fact they are $50 to $100 a tire cheaper than several mentioned on this thread.

Just my 2 cents worth (I know...even at that it's overpriced...)....

Gary@TireRack · 02-28-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Balls

Gill, what's your opinion of the Yokohama S.drive? At least it's available in OEM sizes. My TT has Dunlop Sport Maxx mounted and those not only wore quickly (useless prior to 15,000 miles) but there was a definitive fall off in grip as the tires wore, noticable after about 5,000 miles. Point is are premium tires really worth the extra money if the performance fades quicker then they wear? ...and that's fast too.

Great "bang for the buck" tire. I thought it was fun to drive on the track both wet and dry. It doesn't have the most overall grip (wet or dry) in it's class but it's very predictable and easy to drive at the limits. Nice road manners also.

You'll get more wear from it than from the Dunlop but not by a huge margin.

edge350 · 02-29-2008, 09:47 PM

I'm going to reveal my ignorance, but please explain why this might be a bad idea: What if I wanted to put 245 up front and 285 in the rear? Can I do that? (Those are the numbers from the Vette, the largest god-forsaken tires I've ever seen).

JAMS 135 · 02-29-2008, 10:17 PM

Gill talked me into RE760s: 225/40 front and 255/35 rear. Looking forward.

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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	I haven't opened the Bridgestone CD yet - you are undoubtedly right that it's the 760, I was standing next to the Ferrari F1 car and not paying as close of attention to the model degination of the tire as I should have been. ; -)
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natedog_1959 Private First Class 4 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2004 SVT Focus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	You guys should check out the Falken RT-615 in a 225/40/18 F and 255/40/18 R fitment. DTD has them for $139 and $165 respectively. They have free shipping as well. Nate
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mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	The RT615 is a really good value in ultra-high performance tires alright. They are a little dated for SCCA street tire classes, ranking 3rd or 4th, but a fine value for the street. Too bad they don't come in 255x35-18 instead of 255x40. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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natedog_1959 Private First Class 4 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2004 SVT Focus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	What tires are #1 and 2 in STS? I'm sure the RE0-1R and the ADVAN Neova AD07 are both in that list but both are quite a bit more expensive than the RT-615. The RT-615's $/grip factor is hard to beat. Nate
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mjovic Lieutenant 45 Rep 457 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bolingbrook, IL iTrader: (1)	I am currently running a set of RE050A Pole Positions and can honestly say they are a softer and slightly less responsive ride than my previous Michelin Pilot Sports. Those tires were much harder and really turned on a dime! I can only imagine how sick the new Pilot Sport PS2's are. I'd go that route personally.
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JAMS 135 Private First Class 9 Rep 186 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Three of my four 261M wheels arrived at the dealership today.. expect the fourth one tomorrow. Still have to decide on tires. Now leaning towards Bridgestone RE 760: 225/40/18 front and 245/35/18 rear. Hope that will work okay. The front diameter is 25.1 and the rear 24.7. Thoughts?
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edge350 Junior Cheeseburger 56 Rep 370 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	I'm going to reveal my ignorance, but please explain why this might be a bad idea: What if I wanted to put 245 up front and 285 in the rear? Can I do that? (Those are the numbers from the Vette, the largest god-forsaken tires I've ever seen). __________________ The 1-series is compact, endlessly involving, and absurdly fast...It is also more fun than a caffeinated circus monkey. - Automobile. Crimson Red/Terra 135i, delivered 4/19/08, traded in 9/8/08. Recovering addict, still a fan.
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