Anyone have experience with Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R's?
02-24-2009, 05:02 AM
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Anyone have experience with Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R's?
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Super, SUPER cheap on tirerack and are reviewed well.
Super, SUPER cheap on tirerack and are reviewed well.
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02-24-2009, 05:55 AM
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Well, the alternative tires I've bought have been spread wide...
The BFGoodrich KDW2's stuck like you wouldn't believe and they lasted a decent amount of time, but they got loud FAST and they'd be relatively expensive ($175/ea in 225/40R18).
The Kuhmo MX's were cheap ($94/ea), but didn't stick anything like the KDW's and I don't think they lasted very long.
At 108-128/ea depending on size, I'd be satisfied with saving $300 over the cost of the KDW's while having to endure a shorter lifespan.
They'll be going on a GTI, which is FWD, so I will need all the sticky I can get. In all honesty, I trust the opinion of the TTers here way more than I do the kids on the 'tex who would probably criticize me for going wider and not stretching the tires.
The Kuhmo MX's were cheap ($94/ea), but didn't stick anything like the KDW's and I don't think they lasted very long.
At 108-128/ea depending on size, I'd be satisfied with saving $300 over the cost of the KDW's while having to endure a shorter lifespan.
They'll be going on a GTI, which is FWD, so I will need all the sticky I can get. In all honesty, I trust the opinion of the TTers here way more than I do the kids on the 'tex who would probably criticize me for going wider and not stretching the tires.
02-24-2009, 06:51 AM
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Been using 'em for the past 3 years
I was sure that tire wear would be a big problem, but it isn't. I'm surprised that this much grip (including in the wet) lasts this long.
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02-24-2009, 08:24 AM
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I'm looking at those as well. Wonder how the Road Hazard Program works for a closeout tire.
Someone before also mentioned the load index was too low for the TT, I need to look that up, but note that you are putting them on a GTI.
Oh and if you notice Gary from TR posted in the wheel and tire forum. I guess the first lot sold for $88 ea in that size!
Oh and if you notice Gary from TR posted in the wheel and tire forum. I guess the first lot sold for $88 ea in that size!
