Anyone have the Bridgestone RE 950s?
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Did a Bridgestone wet course test about a year ago.
They had 3 BMW 325s with Traction control turned off
Car 1) RE950 new
Car 2) Shaved and perhaps heat cycled (to simulate a worn tire) Michellin or Yokohama tires (don't remember which now) - comparibly priced
Car 3) RE950 shaved to simulate #2
These tires don't match UHP tires, but relative to each other #1 and #3 felt very comparible. As you know, tires tend to lose their wet performance grip as the age. #2 felt down right dangerous (but fun in someone elses car). Car #1 and 3 were recoverable even if you overcooked the corners. The dual compound worked well in this environment.
No comments about dry handling
Car 1) RE950 new
Car 2) Shaved and perhaps heat cycled (to simulate a worn tire) Michellin or Yokohama tires (don't remember which now) - comparibly priced
Car 3) RE950 shaved to simulate #2
These tires don't match UHP tires, but relative to each other #1 and #3 felt very comparible. As you know, tires tend to lose their wet performance grip as the age. #2 felt down right dangerous (but fun in someone elses car). Car #1 and 3 were recoverable even if you overcooked the corners. The dual compound worked well in this environment.
No comments about dry handling
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Re: RE 950s
Excellent H rated tire!
I drove on them last year in our test below- read up & call me if you would like ot discuss or want them shipped!<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/bs_re950_rd.jsp">950 test</a></li></ul>
I drove on them last year in our test below- read up & call me if you would like ot discuss or want them shipped!<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/bs_re950_rd.jsp">950 test</a></li></ul>
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