Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R - Page 13

SLY STi · 06-13-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SAMMYBOY

I read some very good reviews on these tires as a good replacement for the noisy RE070's, so I had them installed on my '04 STi.
They are definitely more quite, with nice steering feel. I am still breaking them in, so the verdict on road holding and braking is pending, but so far I like the way the car drives and I am enjoying the engine noise too!
The only problem is that they look thinner than the RE 070's, although they are the same size (225 45 17)!
Now, I have mixed feelings about this and thinking maybe I should I have gotten a bigger size!
Any ideas or suggestions? My rims are the original 7.5" BBS.

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DCH · 06-13-2008, 06:02 PM

Just ordered the 245/40/17. Install will be Monday!

Can't wait!

sti-06 · 07-02-2008, 06:35 PM

What pressures should I run on my 255/35's on street?

2slow2curious · 07-03-2008, 12:08 PM

I have about 3k on these babys and they are hands down the best tyre i have ever used.

Flycaster · 07-03-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

235/45/17

I went with these because the BBS on my '04 are 7.5" wide and 245 are too wide for that rim width. If you have 8"+ rims, by all means go with 245.

Have you had a chance yet to run an odometer check? I'm wondering if this size will correct the OEM speedomoter which reads attrociously high...

mstinger2003 · 07-03-2008, 04:25 PM

^^check out this site you can punch the numbers in and they will tell you how much it changes the speed. I was looking at it the other night for the same reason!

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Flycaster · 07-03-2008, 06:56 PM

Hmmm...only 1 mph at 70...that isnt near enough.

06-13-2008, 06:02 PM	#182
DCH Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Q-Rack! Location: Southern California Posts: 727 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R Just ordered the 245/40/17. Install will be Monday! Can't wait!

07-02-2008, 06:35 PM	#183
sti-06 Spec C Club Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: boost creep!!!!! Location: SC Posts: 1,491 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R What pressures should I run on my 255/35's on street?

07-03-2008, 12:08 PM	#184
2slow2curious Silver Member Car: ITS URABUS Fav Mod: Pagids Location: Sector 7G Posts: 800 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R I have about 3k on these babys and they are hands down the best tyre i have ever used.

07-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#186
mstinger2003 Senior STI Driver Car: Silver 05 WRX STI Fav Mod: the back roads Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 373 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R ^^check out this site you can punch the numbers in and they will tell you how much it changes the speed. I was looking at it the other night for the same reason! Tire Dimensions Made Simple - Discount Tire Co.

07-03-2008, 06:56 PM	#187
Flycaster S204 Racer Posts: 3,008 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R Hmmm...only 1 mph at 70...that isnt near enough. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.