Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R

SAMMYBOY · 04-13-2007, 09:44 PM

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.

T3h_Clap · 04-14-2007, 06:28 AM

the sidewall wont be as "square" as an RE070, but you didn't do anything wrong.

enjoy the new tires.

dannyc1225 · 04-14-2007, 04:42 PM

im getting my 245/40/17's put on, on tuesday, or thursday if it falls through,, ill post what i think and pics

mx_9 · 04-18-2007, 09:08 AM

Quote:

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.

I ran 245/45/17 RT-615s on the 7.5" rims but am running the 245/40/17 01Rs on 8" rims. If rims are in your budget get away from the 7.5 stockers...they're too limiting.

H4N · 04-18-2007, 10:12 AM

i was going get these as my next set of tires, please let us know how they compare to the RE070.

valvestud · 04-18-2007, 11:05 AM

yea im also wondering about these. How much are you picking 4 of those for? im looking for something <160 bucks a piece.

import111 · 04-18-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by H4N

i was going get these as my next set of tires, please let us know how they compare to the RE070.

They are better than the RE070's in every way....accept for sidewall stiffness. They are stickier and quieter than RE070's. Also cheaper. 245/40/17 RE01R's are going for $168 on Tirerack right now.

dannyc1225 · 04-19-2007, 12:32 AM

got mine for 700 otd the door today.. 245/40/17, ill post a new thread with pics, only have like 10 miles on them though... but they still feel stickier then stock... one thing i noticed is the sidewalls dont seem to be flexed out like they do on azenis 255/40/17, looks like the stock re070 almost

import111 · 04-19-2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyc1225

one thing i noticed is the sidewalls dont seem to be flexed out like they do on azenis 255/40/17, looks like the stock re070 almost

That is mostly because the 255 RT615's are 9.4 inches wide and the 245 RE01R's are 9 inches wide.

I sure wish they made a 255/40/17 RE01R that was 9.3-9.4 inches wide. I would be in street tire heaven.

286 · 04-19-2007, 10:33 PM

I just got these installed about 3-4 weeks ago in the 245/40/17 and after a little debate with myself, i like them more than 070s and i really liked them. Put a few more pounds in these and the 070 response is almost the same, plus wayyyy better grip. They also look much more agressive and just "better", smoother ride, somewhat less noise, etc etc. I will definately be sticking with these for awhile. Ill try and get some pics if i can borrow a digital camera.

2005STI · 04-20-2007, 04:08 AM

So are we saying here the RE-01R have more grip but a slightly softer side wall the the RE 070. If we are comparing a 225/45/17?

mx_9 · 04-20-2007, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 2005STI

So are we saying here the RE-01R have more grip but a slightly softer side wall the the RE 070. If we are comparing a 225/45/17?

The beauty of the 01R is that it comes in more sizes than just 225/45/17. If you have the wheel for it..go wider than stock.

The 01R sidewalls are less stiff than the 070 but don't be fooled by this. The 01R has a very compliant ride but it performs really well under stress.

***wdb*** · 04-20-2007, 12:37 PM

I know some folks have purchased these in size 245/45 17 and I would like to hear from them on their impressions of the car with tires that size.

The JDM STi's come with 235/45 17's, and I have run 235/45 17 winter tires and liked them, but 245 is another step up and I'd really like to hear people's likes and dislikes.

T3h_Clap · 04-20-2007, 12:39 PM

simply looking at it from a size aspect it's too tall.

but alot of people like the taller tire, and it only really becomes and issue if you're on stock wheels and lowered, alot.

mx_9 · 04-20-2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wdb

I know some folks have purchased these in size 245/45 17 and I would like to hear from them on their impressions of the car with tires that size.

The JDM STi's come with 235/45 17's, and I have run 235/45 17 winter tires and liked them, but 245 is another step up and I'd really like to hear people's likes and dislikes.

From a performance standpoint why would you want the 245/45s when the 245/40 is available?

04-13-2007, 09:44 PM	#1
SAMMYBOY Silver Member Car: Silver 04 WRX STi Posts: 111 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R 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. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by SAMMYBOY : 04-13-2007 at 09:53 PM.

04-18-2007, 10:12 AM	#5
H4N The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: EWG, T 2'S Location: Mass-hole Posts: 919 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R i was going get these as my next set of tires, please let us know how they compare to the RE070.

04-18-2007, 11:05 AM	#6
valvestud STI Driver Car: 05 Platinum Silver STi Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 205 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R yea im also wondering about these. How much are you picking 4 of those for? im looking for something <160 bucks a piece.

04-19-2007, 12:32 AM	#8
dannyc1225 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 W/G STi Fav Mod: White Headlights Location: SFV Woodland Hills, CA an Posts: 389 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R got mine for 700 otd the door today.. 245/40/17, ill post a new thread with pics, only have like 10 miles on them though... but they still feel stickier then stock... one thing i noticed is the sidewalls dont seem to be flexed out like they do on azenis 255/40/17, looks like the stock re070 almost

04-19-2007, 10:33 PM	#10
286 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 OBP STi Location: Socal Posts: 157 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R I just got these installed about 3-4 weeks ago in the 245/40/17 and after a little debate with myself, i like them more than 070s and i really liked them. Put a few more pounds in these and the 070 response is almost the same, plus wayyyy better grip. They also look much more agressive and just "better", smoother ride, somewhat less noise, etc etc. I will definately be sticking with these for awhile. Ill try and get some pics if i can borrow a digital camera.

04-14-2007, 06:28 AM	#2
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Pompano Beach Posts: 20,935 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	the sidewall wont be as "square" as an RE070, but you didn't do anything wrong. enjoy the new tires.

04-14-2007, 04:42 PM	#3
dannyc1225 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 W/G STi Fav Mod: White Headlights Location: SFV Woodland Hills, CA an Posts: 389 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	im getting my 245/40/17's put on, on tuesday, or thursday if it falls through,, ill post what i think and pics

04-20-2007, 04:08 AM	#11
2005STI Junior STI Driver Location: Toronto Posts: 174 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R So are we saying here the RE-01R have more grip but a slightly softer side wall the the RE 070. If we are comparing a 225/45/17?

04-20-2007, 12:37 PM	#13
*wdb* dances with roads Posts: 4,910 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R I know some folks have purchased these in size 245/45 17 and I would like to hear from them on their impressions of the car with tires that size. The JDM STi's come with 235/45 17's, and I have run 235/45 17 winter tires and liked them, but 245 is another step up and I'd really like to hear people's likes and dislikes.

04-20-2007, 12:39 PM	#14
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Pompano Beach Posts: 20,935 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R simply looking at it from a size aspect it's too tall. but alot of people like the taller tire, and it only really becomes and issue if you're on stock wheels and lowered, alot.