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Started by Alex , Feb 19 2010 10:56 AM

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#121 Shaz

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Posted 14 March 2013 - 04:59 PM

Just gunna drop this link in here for future reference.

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Posted 14 March 2013 - 06:28 PM

That's why I asked about the bridgestones :P I'm waiting for a quote from them, but they have rrp for the S001s at $259/cnr, pretty good since I remember paying $300+ for the RE050s

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Posted 14 March 2013 - 06:39 PM

so who make nail proof tyres? went to get in the car after work tonight only to find i had a bloody flat :negative:

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Posted 14 March 2013 - 08:58 PM

Anyone tried Bridgestone Potenza S001s? Top of the line bar the semis, and oem on Ferraris and Astons :sarcastic: Apparently the succesor to the RE050s, which I had on my old car and loved. Will be due for some new tyres soon so thinking about them. Currently have Dunlop Sportmaxx TT, they're ok but I think I preferred the bridgestones, hard as it is to tell given I had them on different cars.

I've got Bridgestone Potenza's, I just don't know exactly what they are. I'll take a look tomorrow morning nickknack and give a review of what I've found with them.

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Posted 19 March 2013 - 08:22 AM

so who make nail proof tyres? went to get in the car after work tonight only to find i had a bloody flat :negative:


It's worse when you get 2 flats at once due to nails or screws

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Posted 20 March 2013 - 05:42 PM

Just had a look at them.

I have Bridgestone Potenza S001. I didn't know they were such a good tyre! Really happy with them though either way and I hope to stick with 'em.

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Posted 28 March 2013 - 09:59 PM

gday,
i was wondering if anyone here had experience/ used this tyre (Archilles ATR Sport)? how is it? ive read some reviews on 1010tires and some other forums, and it seems alright. I think, there alright...what do you think, on this???
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Posted 28 March 2013 - 10:34 PM

Achilles aren't a great tyre.

Wouldn't recommend.

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Posted 28 March 2013 - 11:14 PM

There's lots of mixed opinions on them, I have them and think they are fine for a non turbo daily driver.
Wouldn't call them a high performance tyre, they are a little loud aswell. Personally I like them though.

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Posted 29 March 2013 - 07:45 AM

Achilles aren't a great tyre.

Wouldn't recommend.

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Posted 04 April 2013 - 04:10 AM

Bit of feedback on the Toyo Proxes. Wet weather grip a little lacking, not bad, but lacking compared to other tyres I've had. Good point - You can tell when they are about to let loose, they are very progressive, even in the wet. Dry grip is good, but havent had it through a hills run with them yet. Due to a distinct lack of them near home. Won't try and spin when I'm feeding it in 1st on dry bitumen like with the T1Rs.

So far pretty happy with them. Although at about 300 a corner from memory, could do better with something else. Road noise is a bit harsh, but I have no boot lining, so most tyres seem to make a fair bit of noise...

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Posted 04 April 2013 - 09:52 AM

I've had Good year eagle F1 DS-G3s for the last year, they have excellent wet performance even when worn, almost 0 aquaplanning even through deep puddles/flooded side roads, replacing this year due to poor alignment caused wear on outer edges, but surprisingly they still handle great in the wet... I'm only in an 99 rx lib but I can literally drive as I would in dry conditions in the wet!
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Posted 07 April 2013 - 12:47 PM

eBay has quite a few specials on tyres guys! Pretty sure they're all sales originating from Tempe Tyres.

http://deals.ebay.co...hSale/Tyre-Sale

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Posted 23 May 2013 - 11:00 AM

Ok need an opinon on tyres.. I want to get them before the hunter cruise and wear them in little so want them in the next couple of weeks.

I can get the same Kumho KU39s from Tempe Tyres $190ea = $760 + 1/2 price wheel alignment

Bridgestone has a deal on atm buy 3 get 4th free on til 31 May...
http://www.bridgesto...r3/default.aspx

Ive got a quote from the Liverpool store
225/45R18 RE002 $268.00 each fitted, balanced, new rubber valve, tyre disposal and if you buy 3 this month you get the 4th for free. = $804

Ive emailed a few other places for the RE002 just waiting on reply

Do you all think I should stick with the Kumhos or go the Bridgys?

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Posted 23 May 2013 - 11:12 AM

I would've thought the Bridgestone to be better in my personal opinion. Are RE002's better then S001's?

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Posted 23 May 2013 - 12:24 PM

RE002's would be my pick - especially with the 4th one free deal.

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Posted 23 May 2013 - 12:40 PM

I would go with the RE002's. I bought some a few weeks ago and I think they are better than the Kuhmos I have had previously.

Jax Tyres had the cheapest price when I started looking but the Bridgestone store ending up beating them by about $10 a tyre.

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Posted 23 May 2013 - 12:46 PM

Im worried that the RE002's (treadwear rating 220) would wear out quicker than the Kumhos (treadwear rating 280)

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Posted 23 May 2013 - 12:52 PM

That's still a good 40k km isn't it?

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Posted 23 May 2013 - 12:53 PM

I was worried about that at first too but the guy at Bridgestone reckons some people get up to 35 000kms out of them
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