Bridgestone RE01-R - LotusTalk

Robert Puertas · 03-20-2007, 11:23 AM

Just heard there's a new option available for us soon.
Bridgestone will be releasing their RE01-R in a 205/45-16.
Combined with 3 options at the rear:
225/45-17
235/40-17
245/40-17

This is a terrific street tire, and a great alternative to the AD07.

Ian · 03-20-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Puertas

Just heard there's a new option available for us soon.
Bridgestone will be releasing their RE01-R in a 205/45-16.
Combined with 3 options at the rear:
225/45-17
235/40-17
245/40-17

This is a terrific street tire, and a great alternative to the AD07.

Interesting; those sizes are not showing up on their website yet. What sizes would you recommend for LSS wheels front/rear?

Robert Puertas · 03-20-2007, 11:41 AM

I've got a call in now to verify sizing, but I'd probably go with the 245's in the back.

Ian · 03-20-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Puertas

I've got a call in now to verify sizing, but I'd probably go with the 245's in the back.

How well would the 205's fit in the front on LSS rims? Would there be a lot of "underhang" that I've heard about with the AD07's on sport rims?

Robert Puertas · 03-20-2007, 11:58 AM

What's underhang?

I'm optimistic that this is going to be the perfect set-up.
Unfortunately, I don't have the final dimensions yet to confirm it.
The guys at TR don't have dimensions yet from Bridgestone.

My info on the new size is coming from the Bridgestone motorsport guys...

Ian · 03-20-2007, 12:06 PM

I thought that many have said they were not happy with the fitment of AD07's on the LSS rims.

Robert Puertas · 03-20-2007, 12:10 PM

OK, did a bit of digging on the Bridgestone Japan website and I think this is going to be near perfect.

RE01-R - 205/45-16 is 23.2" tall and 8.1" wide.
A048 - 195/50-16 is 23.6" tall and 8.0" wide.

RE01-R - 235/40-17 is 24.4" tall and 9.5" wide.
RE01-R - 245/40-17 is 24.7" tall and 9.8" wide.
A048 - 225/45-17 is 24.9" tall and 8.9" wide.

kwicker · 03-20-2007, 01:12 PM

Sounds like a great street option - anybody have experience with the RE01-R ?

roadrunner · 03-20-2007, 05:15 PM

How sticky would you say these tires are compared to AD07 or A048 or the other usual suspects?

Robert Puertas · 03-20-2007, 05:27 PM

Very similar to the AD07 in overall performance, perhaps just a touch stickier.
I would guess they're better than the A048 in the wet and cold.

tvacc · 03-20-2007, 06:25 PM

Does anyone think they would be better in the wet and last longer?

chiuman · 03-20-2007, 06:59 PM

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Ian · 03-20-2007, 07:05 PM

How soon do we think these will be available?

choi0706 · 03-20-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

How soon do we think these will be available?

looks like tire rack already has them.. good prices too..

Ian · 03-21-2007, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by choi0706

looks like tire rack already has them.. good prices too..

I didn't see the sizes mentioned above (although I may be missing something).

ace10 · 03-21-2007, 04:49 AM

agree that the pricing (at least for the rears) is quite a bit better than the AO48's ($139/168/162 vs $235). interesting that TR lists the bridgestones two categories higher in terms of performance over the yokos. doesn't make sense, but just thought i'd point it out.

Robert Puertas · 03-21-2007, 07:44 AM

Even assuming the performance is the same, having more tire up front is going to be nice.

People who have done extensive testing on street tires for SCCA's Street Touring classes agree this tire is one of the best. The STS national champion had both Neovas and Re01R's at Topeka for testing and chose to run the Bridgestones for the championships.

Buz · 03-21-2007, 08:40 AM

The 205 is not showing yet on the TR site. I have heard that this is the tire to have for street tire classes this year. It would be interesting to compare them to the Falken 615's.

ken o · 03-21-2007, 08:50 AM

Looks like the 205s are 12-16 weeks out.

choi0706 · 03-21-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Buz

The 205 is not showing yet on the TR site. I have heard that this is the tire to have for street tire classes this year. It would be interesting to compare them to the Falken 615's.

Hrmm, they show the 55 but no 45

Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R
205/55VR16
Blackwall Serv. Desc: 91V Price: $116.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....Potenza+RE-01R

03-20-2007, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,425 Images: 14	Bridgestone RE01-R Just heard there's a new option available for us soon. Bridgestone will be releasing their RE01-R in a 205/45-16. Combined with 3 options at the rear: 225/45-17 235/40-17 245/40-17 This is a terrific street tire, and a great alternative to the AD07. __________________ Robert Puertas

03-20-2007, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,425 Images: 14	I've got a call in now to verify sizing, but I'd probably go with the 245's in the back. __________________ Robert Puertas

03-20-2007, 11:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,425 Images: 14	What's underhang? I'm optimistic that this is going to be the perfect set-up. Unfortunately, I don't have the final dimensions yet to confirm it. The guys at TR don't have dimensions yet from Bridgestone. My info on the new size is coming from the Bridgestone motorsport guys... __________________ Robert Puertas

03-20-2007, 12:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ian Certified Fun Stopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Antonio TX/Daytona Beach FL Posts: 4,050	I thought that many have said they were not happy with the fitment of AD07's on the LSS rims. __________________ '06 Exige; Polar Blue; Track/Touring/Stage II/LSD-TC '05 Elise; Arctic Silver/Ruby Red (R.I.P)

03-20-2007, 12:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,425 Images: 14	OK, did a bit of digging on the Bridgestone Japan website and I think this is going to be near perfect. RE01-R - 205/45-16 is 23.2" tall and 8.1" wide. A048 - 195/50-16 is 23.6" tall and 8.0" wide. RE01-R - 235/40-17 is 24.4" tall and 9.5" wide. RE01-R - 245/40-17 is 24.7" tall and 9.8" wide. A048 - 225/45-17 is 24.9" tall and 8.9" wide. __________________ Robert Puertas

03-20-2007, 01:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
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03-20-2007, 05:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
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03-20-2007, 05:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,425 Images: 14	Very similar to the AD07 in overall performance, perhaps just a touch stickier. I would guess they're better than the A048 in the wet and cold. __________________ Robert Puertas

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ace10 -30- Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,450 Images: 33	agree that the pricing (at least for the rears) is quite a bit better than the AO48's ($139/168/162 vs $235). interesting that TR lists the bridgestones two categories higher in terms of performance over the yokos. doesn't make sense, but just thought i'd point it out. __________________ 2007 Exige S, Storm Ti. Sport, Track and TC.Plus: Multivex Mirrors, S111 Deltabrace, Sparco 6Pt harnesses (w/Ti Dave's Antisub belt mount), I/O Port video mount, Snorkel delete, Shims out, Rearview Mirror delete, 2Bular 7X18, Pagid RS42's, Saiku Michi catch can and, of course, blingy carpet buttons. 08 M-B ML320 cdi, 08 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7, 06 M-B E320 cdi, 02 Lexus LX470, 97 Bobcat 751C The Red Pill Ignore Me *Be sure too save your IL before browsing away

03-21-2007, 07:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,425 Images: 14	Even assuming the performance is the same, having more tire up front is going to be nice. People who have done extensive testing on street tires for SCCA's Street Touring classes agree this tire is one of the best. The STS national champion had both Neovas and Re01R's at Topeka for testing and chose to run the Bridgestones for the championships. __________________ Robert Puertas

03-21-2007, 08:40 AM	#18 (permalink)
Buz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,923	The 205 is not showing yet on the TR site. I have heard that this is the tire to have for street tire classes this year. It would be interesting to compare them to the Falken 615's.

03-21-2007, 08:50 AM	#19 (permalink)
ken o Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 35	Looks like the 205s are 12-16 weeks out.

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