BlindBatForumFailer

This may sound dumb because I have them on my car, but it hardly ever rains here- and when it has I haven't had the car out...

So... A guy at my local tire place (stokes) told me that if you're looking at the RE01R for a daily driver, it's probably not a great idea because they tend to hydroplane...

I say total BS, but I know a lot of you have these tires.

I'd like to throw a set on the wife's GTI. No, it's not necessary, but I like the tires.

Bob W.

it hardly ever rains here either, and I'd be running Corsas if I could find them.

bruised rs4

worth it. Besides why listen to a guy who probably has never owned a set.

Hope this helps!

GotRS?

People cite someone skidding in the wet and call it hydroplaning.
I'll be getting them for the RS too

Jet Jockey/A4 Pilot

I know you are asking about the RE-01Rs specifically but just in case you are also thinking of another tire choice here's some info for you.

Background:

<b>THEN :</b>

Had Michelin PS2s on my car a few years back. Size was <b>235/45/17</b>.

Absolutely loved them. Great in the dry, also excellent in the wet. They were fairly quiet (normal driving) and were not a harsh riding tire. Also it took a lot before they would start squealing when pushed hard.

<b>NOW :</b>

Have the RE-01Rs, size <b>245/40/17</b>.

So right away you can see these are a series lower in profile and are wider. Keep this in mind about my review vs. the PS2s.

They are great semi R compound tires. They are harsher riding then the PS2s. They make more noise (normal driving). You have to push them very hard to get them to squeal. They tramline more than the PS2s. In the wet they don't seem to stick as much as the PS2s.

<b>SUMMARY :</b>

Honestly if you are not going to track the car often I'd go for the PS2s. On a dry surface they may give up some of that ultimate stick to the RE-01Rs but for the rest they are probably better. Another thing to consider here is that the PS2s are asymmetrical in design.

Take a look at the following pictures. They were taken at an ACNA event at Mont Tremblant in heavy rain with areas of the track covered in standing water. My PS2s were finished with basically 3/32 left on them and they still were great in that rain.

Hope this helps you.


<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/46874/rain1.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/46874/rain2.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/46874/rain3.jpg">

Jenner

ASR turned off. Also note I have the H-Sport rear sway bar installed on the softer setting. I was pushing the car around a favorite corner and it was that greasy dampness that happens when it just starts raining or just stopped. The rear stepped out, some steering input and throttle corrected the situation. It was fun

They are fine in heavy rain/standing water. I daily drove on them up until I changed over to my 2nd set of stock wheels with snow tires. Here in CT we get plenty of rain.

They aren't as good in the rain as a tire with lots of water channels like the stock contis or the PS2s. But those big tread blocks are what make them so great in the dry so it's a trade off.

They won't randomly bite you in the *** in the rain, just explore the limits and know what to expect in those conditions or just drive the speed limit when it rains and you'll never have a problem.

JonRS4

Thanks for your input Jet. I'm hearing locally that the PS2s are better for our rainy PNW weather.

Jet Jockey/A4 Pilot

My pleasure.

theguz66

also a couple of track days in the wet and were great there, but the PS2's were a little better in standing water, but with just wet pavement they are great (and phenomenal in the dry for a non R compound tire)

BlindBatForumFailer

Especially since it probably won't be me driving it. But obvously she doesn't push the car, but it's the hydroplaning I'm worried about. Sounds like it isn't a concern.