anybody know about these tires? re01-r

normansti · 03-29-2006, 05:00 PM

Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R with UNI-T http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Potenza+RE-01R
what do you all think?

***BoostJunkie*** · 03-29-2006, 05:34 PM

They should be one of the best tires on the market, but they are super expensive.

skeeler · 03-31-2006, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

They should be one of the best tires on the market, but they are super expensive.

$200 each is expensive?

***BoostJunkie*** · 03-31-2006, 08:17 AM

For a 17" tire that's pretty steep. The 235/40/18 which is the size I run is $280, making it pretty much the most expensive tire out there.

**spazegun2213** · 03-31-2006, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by skeeler

$200 each is expensive?

re-70's are nearly that much.

also it really depends on who you buy from. tire rack is not always the cheapest.

RG · 03-31-2006, 08:40 AM

I just saw those today on tire rack coincedentally and was wondering the same thing. Looks like they just came out today, so it will be a while before people start using them and evaluating them. For a set of 4 tires it's only 80 bucks more than RE070s, so it would be worth it if they really are better. Hope the sidewally is stiff, I like that about the stock tires (which I just put back on yesterday). It was such a night and day difference over my winter tires.

skeeler · 04-01-2006, 12:53 AM

I would like to be included in a group buy, especially if I can get the tires shipped to 98295 for a total invoice of $695 or less.

PM me if there's a chance for an urgent group buy. I auto-x on the 9th.

normansti · 04-01-2006, 05:22 AM

Ha ha $695, why not $700?

skeeler · 04-01-2006, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by normansti

Ha ha $695, why not $700?

No, not an april fools' joke. Sure, why not $700? How often do you see a price tag of $20.00? Usually you'll see $19.98 or $19.95--it's all about making it seem a lot less than it really is.

normansti · 04-01-2006, 12:57 PM

true true

skeeler · 04-01-2006, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skeeler

I would like to be included in a group buy, especially if I can get the tires shipped to 98295 for a total invoice of $695 or less.

PM me if there's a chance for an urgent group buy. I auto-x on the 9th.

Last night, on Tire Rack, the price listed was $205 each. Check out this link to Tire Rack:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....um=245WR7RE01R

Now the tires are listed for $700 for the set. Now lets see free shipping!

normansti · 04-01-2006, 10:28 PM

wow, that was quick.

skeeler · 04-02-2006, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by normansti

wow, that was quick.

Sure it was quick. Now for the real test, was it an April Fool's joke on those who purchased the tires on 3/31 for $20 more per tire, or does being suggestive on iwsti.com/forums ellicit better price bargaining on the internet sales?

skeeler · 04-02-2006, 01:58 AM

Now what I'd really like to see is someone or some team of people wanting to come forward and bring me in on a team to drive my own '04 STi of 77,000 miles on the "One Lap of America" in May. It would be a TRIP! (no pun intended)

It would be a great way to affordably test 10 of the RE-01R's.

With the savings of 25%, it would be worth it to buy the tires under those circumstances, as the savings would exceed the cost of shipping and mounting and balancing.

**wdb** · 04-10-2006, 04:00 PM

Oooh, they come in 245/40/WR17. STU, anyone????

03-29-2006, 05:00 PM	#1
normansti Spec C Club Location: Dearborn MI Posts: 1,257 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	anybody know about these tires? re01-r Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R with UNI-T http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....Potenza+RE-01R what do you all think? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by normansti; 05-30-2006 at 06:51 PM.

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wdb dances with roads Car: 2005 CGM STi Posts: 5,124 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Oooh, they come in 245/40/WR17. STU, anyone???? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-29-2006, 05:34 PM	#2
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,696 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	They should be one of the best tires on the market, but they are super expensive.

03-31-2006, 08:17 AM	#4
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,696 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	For a 17" tire that's pretty steep. The 235/40/18 which is the size I run is $280, making it pretty much the most expensive tire out there.

03-31-2006, 08:40 AM	#6
RG STI Driver Car: Blue/Gold 05 STi Posts: 292 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I just saw those today on tire rack coincedentally and was wondering the same thing. Looks like they just came out today, so it will be a while before people start using them and evaluating them. For a set of 4 tires it's only 80 bucks more than RE070s, so it would be worth it if they really are better. Hope the sidewally is stiff, I like that about the stock tires (which I just put back on yesterday). It was such a night and day difference over my winter tires.

04-01-2006, 12:53 AM	#7
skeeler Professional STI Driver Car: '04 WRC Blue Pearl S Fav Mod: Nokian WR's, then RSi's, Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R's Location: Sumas, WA Posts: 419 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I would like to be included in a group buy, especially if I can get the tires shipped to 98295 for a total invoice of $695 or less. PM me if there's a chance for an urgent group buy. I auto-x on the 9th.

04-01-2006, 05:22 AM	#8
normansti Spec C Club Location: Dearborn MI Posts: 1,257 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Ha ha $695, why not $700?

04-01-2006, 12:57 PM	#10
normansti Spec C Club Location: Dearborn MI Posts: 1,257 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	true true

04-01-2006, 10:28 PM	#12
normansti Spec C Club Location: Dearborn MI Posts: 1,257 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	wow, that was quick.

04-02-2006, 01:58 AM	#14
skeeler Professional STI Driver Car: '04 WRC Blue Pearl S Fav Mod: Nokian WR's, then RSi's, Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R's Location: Sumas, WA Posts: 419 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Now what I'd really like to see is someone or some team of people wanting to come forward and bring me in on a team to drive my own '04 STi of 77,000 miles on the "One Lap of America" in May. It would be a TRIP! (no pun intended) It would be a great way to affordably test 10 of the RE-01R's. With the savings of 25%, it would be worth it to buy the tires under those circumstances, as the savings would exceed the cost of shipping and mounting and balancing.