Bridgestone RA-01...they don't make anymore? - LotusTalk

erics75218 · 09-02-2009, 06:30 AM

I've been out of the tire loop for a while, but i'm getting some new wheels.

I have a set of almost new Bridgestone RA-01 tires sitting here that were on my car a while back. But I'm looking online and I can't find these tires anymore.

I was hoping to use those on my new wheels, then just pick up a set of 195/50/16 fronts but it looks like my dream may be just that..A DREAM!!!

Any idea'rs......or am I going to have to buy 4 all new tires :-D

Noel · 09-03-2009, 05:34 AM

Did you meant Toyo Proxies RA-01? Bridgestone never made a tyre with a RA-01 model designation.

Bridgestone in the past had these in their Potenza high peformance range = RE-010, RE-011, RE-01, RE-01R but never anything with RA.

RoadDad · 09-03-2009, 05:44 AM

The Bridgestone RE01Rs are indeed no longer available, unless you can find a stash somewhere.

dasmoofler · 09-03-2009, 06:26 AM

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Mad MaTTer · 09-03-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by erics75218

I've been out of the tire loop for a while, but i'm getting some new wheels.

I have a set of almost new Bridgestone RA-01 tires sitting here that were on my car a while back. But I'm looking online and I can't find these tires anymore.

I was hoping to use those on my new wheels, then just pick up a set of 195/50/16 fronts but it looks like my dream may be just that..A DREAM!!!

Any idea'rs......or am I going to have to buy 4 all new tires :-D

What size are you looking for? what size do you currently have? i currently have some brand new 235/40R17

biscoradio · 09-09-2009, 12:55 AM

Would the 235/40R17's fit LSS rims? I think stock is 225, which is what I have now. I need new rear tires but my front RE01R's are fine. Would putting on a wider rear tire increase understeer?

09-02-2009, 06:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
erics75218 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 570	Bridgestone RA-01...they don't make anymore? I've been out of the tire loop for a while, but i'm getting some new wheels. I have a set of almost new Bridgestone RA-01 tires sitting here that were on my car a while back. But I'm looking online and I can't find these tires anymore. I was hoping to use those on my new wheels, then just pick up a set of 195/50/16 fronts but it looks like my dream may be just that..A DREAM!!! Any idea'rs......or am I going to have to buy 4 all new tires :-D

09-03-2009, 05:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	The Bridgestone RE01Rs are indeed no longer available, unless you can find a stash somewhere. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

09-09-2009, 12:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
biscoradio GG #668 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 301 Images: 2	Would the 235/40R17's fit LSS rims? I think stock is 225, which is what I have now. I need new rear tires but my front RE01R's are fine. Would putting on a wider rear tire increase understeer? __________________ GG#668, 2ubular 7", manly inserts, LETSLA, LSS wheels, braille

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09-03-2009, 05:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Noel Exige Cup 255 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 33.87°S 151.21°E Car: ロータス MKII エキシージ Type: Komo-Tec S300 Posts: 326	Did you meant Toyo Proxies RA-01? Bridgestone never made a tyre with a RA-01 model designation. Bridgestone in the past had these in their Potenza high peformance range = RE-010, RE-011, RE-01, RE-01R but never anything with RA.

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dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	f an a, just f an a.

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