Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R - Page 3

stretch · 05-06-2007, 03:08 AM

Lowering the car with smaller diameter tires will lower your car's center of gravity without completely mucking up the suspension geometry. Something to think about.

That said, we're talking about really small differences here.

Dominant Negative · 05-06-2007, 07:56 AM

For those of you that have tracked these tires how do they compare vs the stockers in terms of turn in, progressivity, wear, etc.? Can you compensate for the softer sidewalls by running higher pressures? If so what pressures are you using? The stock tires have been great at the track for me but I've heard good things about the RE-01-R's (especially if I can save a few $'s for more track time

).

My current tires are done and I've got a number of HPDE events coming up so I need to get my replacements soon. I'm running the stock 8" wide rims and will probably go w/ 245/40/R17.

T3h_Clap · 05-06-2007, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zedman86

i just got these in 255/45 today and my initial feel of them is great. took the car through some twisties and they grip real well. they seem a bit softer in the wall but not very noticeable in the corner, and still stick well. one big thing i noticed was the decrease in interior road noise. i have no back seat and run tein flexes so i tend to feel every little bump in the road, these seemed to roll a bit smoother. in the end im happy.

255/45? that's 1" too tall.

hopefully that's a typo of some sort.

***chaos311clarity*** · 05-06-2007, 09:36 AM

im currently running 225/45/17 all season pirelli's... im looking to jump into a summer tire... and these seem like a great choice... im thinking 245/45/17 on the stock 8" wheel... is this a good idea?

ORSTi · 05-06-2007, 03:31 PM

We want pics!

WRX_IN_EFFEKT · 05-06-2007, 10:04 PM

^ yea.. i ordered the RE-01r's last night for 630 shipped. i can't wait till i get them on.

**GarageSpec.com** · 05-07-2007, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORSTi

We want pics!

you can find the tread pics on tire rack.

245/40/17 mounted on 17x8.5+42 xd-9's.

*courtesy of blitzsti

layza4sti · 05-08-2007, 07:38 PM

there going for $125 right now on tire rack. im going to buy them tomorrow but dont know if i should go with 225-45-17 or 245-40-17? what do u guys think i have a 2004 sti

wi77iam · 05-09-2007, 03:54 AM

Nice to see them drop the price just as I'm getting ready to buy. I have the same dilemma - do I get the 225/45 and put them on my 7.5 BBS, or do I get the 245/40 and mount them on my 8" Rotas?

mx_9 · 05-09-2007, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wi77iam

Nice to see them drop the price just as I'm getting ready to buy. I have the same dilemma - do I get the 225/45 and put them on my 7.5 BBS, or do I get the 245/40 and mount them on my 8" Rotas?

I have an '04 and I put the 245/40's on my 8" Rota's. They fit nicely and you won't compromise turn in with the 8" rim.

STEye · 05-09-2007, 10:07 PM

Don't forget about the $100.00 rebate from SCCA (Members only), it's already paid for the year's membership. Kinda funny how I got my renewal notice right after I bought these tires.245-40-17 shipped less rebate is 520.00

mxpop · 05-09-2007, 10:38 PM

FWIW,

REO1Rs are the winningest(?) tires in the Redline Time Attack street tire class so far this year, wet and dry.

To be fair, the 70's are great tires but the R's are still better. I typically run about 35ish on the track which works well. I tried going to 30 but it caused the tire to lose too much sidewall strength and it caused the tire to yield (fold under).

BTW, I use 245-40-17 on the stock 8" wheels. I would think that the 245-45-17 would rub on even a slightly lowered car when driven agressively.

BTW#2, these are street, not race tires even tho they have an "R" in their name. A treadlife rating of UTQG 140 or higher means that it is a street rated tire, below UTQG 140 indicates a race compound tire. A true race compound DOT tire like a Hosier R6 is rated at UTQG 40, will wear out VERY fast, but is worth about 1-3 seconds per lap at many tracks.

A set of O1R's for just over $500 is a smokin' deal!

AnorexicSTI · 05-10-2007, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxpop

FWIW,

REO1Rs are the winningest(?) tires in the Redline Time Attack street tire class so far this year, wet and dry.

To be fair, the 70's are great tires but the R's are still better. I typically run about 35ish on the track which works well. I tried going to 30 but it caused the tire to lose too much sidewall strength and it caused the tire to yield (fold under).

BTW, I use 245-40-17 on the stock 8" wheels. I would think that the 245-45-17 would rub on even a slightly lowered car when driven agressively.

BTW#2, these are street, not race tires even tho they have an "R" in their name. A treadlife rating of UTQG 140 or higher means that it is a street rated tire, below UTQG 140 indicates a race compound tire. A true race compound DOT tire like a Hosier R6 is rated at UTQG 40, will wear out VERY fast, but is worth about 1-3 seconds per lap at many tracks.

A set of O1R's for just over $500 is a smokin' deal!

35ish psi cold or hot? I ran 34 front, 28 rear and I think I will try 34 front, 30 rear next time... or maybe even 32 rear... front gains 6-8 psi on the track... rear doesn't gain as much.

PS still haven't heard back from you on the brakes

mxpop · 05-10-2007, 07:10 AM

35-ish cold. I am getting anywhere from 10-15 psi rise when hot (after a modest cool-off lap).

Due to the high ambient temps and other conditions, I was seemingly stuck in a lap time that I was only barely, if at all, improving on. I actually did 3 laps in a row at 2:04.000 exactly! Consistency is good but that was ridiculous! Since my car was otherwise running well, I was at a loss as to what to do to help lower my times. I already had the best time in the street class but I knew that the temps were dropping and the competition will be going for it. So, i dropped my pressures by about 5psi and dropped my times by about 2 seconds in the final race. Even tho the times improved, I didnt like the way the tires reacted and the sidewalls folded and shuttered during the hardest corners. I also drove like a friggin bull rider on that last lap which is when I got the best time. Unfortunately, my main competition stepped it up even better and beat me for the win. Oh well, I am still really happy with second.

I know, I know, "if you aint winning, youre losing...." Ricky Bobby

layza4sti · 05-10-2007, 06:13 PM

so what do u guys think i should go with 225-45-17 or 245-40-17 this will be on my 04 stock rims

05-06-2007, 03:08 AM	#31
stretch Silver Member Car: Aspen 2005 STi Fav Mod: TurnInConcepts.com Coilovers Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,771 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R Lowering the car with smaller diameter tires will lower your car's center of gravity without completely mucking up the suspension geometry. Something to think about. That said, we're talking about really small differences here. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-06-2007, 07:56 AM	#32
Dominant Negative Amateur STI Driver Car: '06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 31 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R For those of you that have tracked these tires how do they compare vs the stockers in terms of turn in, progressivity, wear, etc.? Can you compensate for the softer sidewalls by running higher pressures? If so what pressures are you using? The stock tires have been great at the track for me but I've heard good things about the RE-01-R's (especially if I can save a few $'s for more track time ). My current tires are done and I've got a number of HPDE events coming up so I need to get my replacements soon. I'm running the stock 8" wide rims and will probably go w/ 245/40/R17.

05-06-2007, 09:36 AM	#34
*chaos311clarity* oMgWTFpewpew Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,216 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R im currently running 225/45/17 all season pirelli's... im looking to jump into a summer tire... and these seem like a great choice... im thinking 245/45/17 on the stock 8" wheel... is this a good idea?

05-06-2007, 03:31 PM	#35
ORSTi Professional STI Driver Posts: 428 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R We want pics!

05-06-2007, 10:04 PM	#36
WRX_IN_EFFEKT Junior STI Driver Car: '05 Subaru Impreza W Location: California Posts: 95 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R ^ yea.. i ordered the RE-01r's last night for 630 shipped. i can't wait till i get them on.

05-08-2007, 07:38 PM	#38
layza4sti Professional STI Racer Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Long dirt roads Location: mill town Posts: 773 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R there going for $125 right now on tire rack. im going to buy them tomorrow but dont know if i should go with 225-45-17 or 245-40-17? what do u guys think i have a 2004 sti

05-09-2007, 03:54 AM	#39
wi77iam Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 PSM STi Location: Hatfield, PA Posts: 563 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R Nice to see them drop the price just as I'm getting ready to buy. I have the same dilemma - do I get the 225/45 and put them on my 7.5 BBS, or do I get the 245/40 and mount them on my 8" Rotas?

05-09-2007, 10:07 PM	#41
STEye The Next Petter Solberg Posts: 867 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R Don't forget about the $100.00 rebate from SCCA (Members only), it's already paid for the year's membership. Kinda funny how I got my renewal notice right after I bought these tires.245-40-17 shipped less rebate is 520.00

05-09-2007, 10:38 PM	#42
mxpop Spec C Club Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: air freshener!!! Location: Santa barbara area Posts: 2,289 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R FWIW, REO1Rs are the winningest(?) tires in the Redline Time Attack street tire class so far this year, wet and dry. To be fair, the 70's are great tires but the R's are still better. I typically run about 35ish on the track which works well. I tried going to 30 but it caused the tire to lose too much sidewall strength and it caused the tire to yield (fold under). BTW, I use 245-40-17 on the stock 8" wheels. I would think that the 245-45-17 would rub on even a slightly lowered car when driven agressively. BTW#2, these are street, not race tires even tho they have an "R" in their name. A treadlife rating of UTQG 140 or higher means that it is a street rated tire, below UTQG 140 indicates a race compound tire. A true race compound DOT tire like a Hosier R6 is rated at UTQG 40, will wear out VERY fast, but is worth about 1-3 seconds per lap at many tracks. A set of O1R's for just over $500 is a smokin' deal! Last edited by mxpop : 05-09-2007 at 10:44 PM.

05-10-2007, 07:10 AM	#44
mxpop Spec C Club Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: air freshener!!! Location: Santa barbara area Posts: 2,289 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R 35-ish cold. I am getting anywhere from 10-15 psi rise when hot (after a modest cool-off lap). Due to the high ambient temps and other conditions, I was seemingly stuck in a lap time that I was only barely, if at all, improving on. I actually did 3 laps in a row at 2:04.000 exactly! Consistency is good but that was ridiculous! Since my car was otherwise running well, I was at a loss as to what to do to help lower my times. I already had the best time in the street class but I knew that the temps were dropping and the competition will be going for it. So, i dropped my pressures by about 5psi and dropped my times by about 2 seconds in the final race. Even tho the times improved, I didnt like the way the tires reacted and the sidewalls folded and shuttered during the hardest corners. I also drove like a friggin bull rider on that last lap which is when I got the best time. Unfortunately, my main competition stepped it up even better and beat me for the win. Oh well, I am still really happy with second. I know, I know, "if you aint winning, youre losing...." Ricky Bobby

05-10-2007, 06:13 PM	#45
layza4sti Professional STI Racer Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Long dirt roads Location: mill town Posts: 773 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R so what do u guys think i should go with 225-45-17 or 245-40-17 this will be on my 04 stock rims This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.