Wider RE070s Possible?

js3324 · 08-05-2006, 08:30 AM

Hello

Seems theres a large following for the RE070 here.
I mean why not? Its basically a thinly disguised racing tire that one can get decent wear from and oh, that sidewall...

For alot of us, the stock size is plenty, but, my question is how many of us would buy the tire if it was offered in, say, 245 or 255? Next, would it even be possible to have this put into action? or is too much for a small group of people to inspire a company to expand a line of tires?

Lets see?

***evilSTi7*** · 08-05-2006, 08:37 AM

the 225/45/17 is the only DOT approved size for the RE070. so unless you can convince the government to approve the other sizes (which i wouldn't mind) your outta luck.

STi_4_Daddy · 08-05-2006, 08:50 AM

(Kind of) Off topic but what do you guys think or have you ever ran stock Evolution tires as an alternative or just to try them out (Yokohama Advans A046's)??

Stock size is 235/45/17 its not much diff than the 225's(STi) but ??

SoaReS · 08-05-2006, 08:54 AM

Sorry to hijack, but do any of you guys know of they make the re070's in 18's?

**twiSTies** · 08-05-2006, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoaReS

Sorry to hijack, but do any of you guys know of they make the re070's in 18's?

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilSTi7

the 225/45/17 is the only DOT approved size for the RE070. so unless you can convince the government to approve the other sizes (which i wouldn't mind) your outta luck.

unfortunately, stock size is the only size the RE's are offered in.

05cgm · 08-05-2006, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STi_4_Daddy

(Kind of) Off topic but what do you guys think or have you ever ran stock Evolution tires as an alternative or just to try them out (Yokohama Advans A046's)??

Stock size is 235/45/17 its not much diff than the 225's(STi) but ??

I am about to try just that. I had a sidewall failure due to a puncture on my RE070s (w/ 20,000 miles on them) and my buddy has a set of the Advans with 5000 miles on them. They should fit fine but I may have to raise the car a little so it won't rub.

STi_4_Daddy · 08-05-2006, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoaReS

Sorry to hijack, but do any of you guys know of they make the re070's in 18's?

The only ones I have seen in an 18 is the re050A, re050 Pole Position, re050RFT, and re0750..

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...=0&sortValue=1

STi_4_Daddy · 08-05-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 05cgm

I am about to try just that. I had a sidewall failure due to a puncture on my RE070s (w/ 20,000 miles on them) and my buddy has a set of the Advans with 5000 miles on them. They should fit fine but I may have to raise the car a little so it won't rub.

Excellent

let us know how they work for you as I think They are one of the best OEM/non-OEM tires out there

scottjua · 08-05-2006, 10:24 AM

isn't the JDM RE070 a 235/45 tire? I'm also pretty sure that the JDM NSX-R is shod in RE070s but I don't know the size off-hand. Hmmm...

import111 · 08-05-2006, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjua

isn't the JDM RE070 a 235/45 tire? I'm also pretty sure that the JDM NSX-R is shod in RE070s but I don't know the size off-hand. Hmmm...

You are correct. The JDM STi comes with 235/45/17 RE070's. Also some NSX (im not sure which 1) comes with RE070's also, and I would assume atleast the rear would be wider than 225 or even 235.

***VSGTS14*** · 08-05-2006, 01:51 PM

there are no other sizes for the re070 because bridgestone engineered/designed the tire specifically for the STi....
it didn't exist before our car was here....

s203.22b · 08-05-2006, 02:14 PM

i would also like to get a set of the 235/45-17 JDM RE070s. wonder why Subaru had to give the US a 225 version. you could always talk to one of the vendors that get shipments from Japan to include some RE070s on the next shipment. that's if you don't mind having a set of tires that aren't legal to drive on US roads.

***evilSTi7*** · 08-05-2006, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSGTS14

there are no other sizes for the re070 because bridgestone engineered/designed the tire specifically for the STi....
it didn't exist before our car was here....

there are other sizes of the RE070, i know for a fact they make 235/45/17. they just only have 1 size in the US

***VSGTS14*** · 08-05-2006, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evilSTi7

there are other sizes of the RE070, i know for a fact they make 235/45/17. they just only have 1 size in the US

really?

um that's cool but i just meant for teh US

***CGMDan*** · 08-05-2006, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STi_4_Daddy

(Kind of) Off topic but what do you guys think or have you ever ran stock Evolution tires as an alternative or just to try them out (Yokohama Advans A046's)??

Stock size is 235/45/17 its not much diff than the 225's(STi) but ??

Thats what I run. I've got several sets. IMO they're a better track tire than the 070's. Just as much grip and don't get greasy like the 070's. As far as wet they're better there too. Just my opinion tho. I know there are better tires out there, but these were free.

08-05-2006, 08:30 AM	#1
js3324 Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 STI Posts: 155 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Wider RE070s Possible? Hello Seems theres a large following for the RE070 here. I mean why not? Its basically a thinly disguised racing tire that one can get decent wear from and oh, that sidewall... For alot of us, the stock size is plenty, but, my question is how many of us would buy the tire if it was offered in, say, 245 or 255? Next, would it even be possible to have this put into action? or is too much for a small group of people to inspire a company to expand a line of tires? Lets see? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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08-05-2006, 08:37 AM	#2
*evilSTi7* The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,375 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	the 225/45/17 is the only DOT approved size for the RE070. so unless you can convince the government to approve the other sizes (which i wouldn't mind) your outta luck.

08-05-2006, 08:50 AM	#3
STi_4_Daddy Silver Member Posts: 3,134 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	(Kind of) Off topic but what do you guys think or have you ever ran stock Evolution tires as an alternative or just to try them out (Yokohama Advans A046's)?? Stock size is 235/45/17 its not much diff than the 225's(STi) but ??

08-05-2006, 08:54 AM	#4
SoaReS S204 Racer Car: 05\|WRB\|STi Fav Mod: Cobb Stage 2 Location: H-Town, NJ Posts: 3,796 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Sorry to hijack, but do any of you guys know of they make the re070's in 18's?

08-05-2006, 10:24 AM	#9
scottjua Professional STI Driver Car: 06 Aspen White STi / Location: Plano, TX (Dallas) Posts: 464 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	isn't the JDM RE070 a 235/45 tire? I'm also pretty sure that the JDM NSX-R is shod in RE070s but I don't know the size off-hand. Hmmm...

08-05-2006, 01:51 PM	#11
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500 Diesel Fav Mod: a new 09 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,215 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	there are no other sizes for the re070 because bridgestone engineered/designed the tire specifically for the STi.... it didn't exist before our car was here....

08-05-2006, 02:14 PM	#12
s203.22b Amateur STI Driver Car: 2005 STi, 2001 2.5RS Location: MD Posts: 10 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i would also like to get a set of the 235/45-17 JDM RE070s. wonder why Subaru had to give the US a 225 version. you could always talk to one of the vendors that get shipments from Japan to include some RE070s on the next shipment. that's if you don't mind having a set of tires that aren't legal to drive on US roads.