Trog Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 I've currently got about 3.5mm tread left on my rears (Bridgestones). Probably not wise to try and do 2000 miles through France in September, starting with about 3mm tread - although would possibly be ok. If I get new rears, what do you recommend to go with the Bridgestone RE040 XZ's (non feathering tyres apparently - yet to be seen) that I have on the fronts. I don't really want to get new Fronts as well, as these have only been on the car for about 1500miles, and were free. Quote
stevie_350z Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 I will probably be replacing the rears too in the next few months, as I'm down to 4 and 3 on the back two. I would prefer to keep the bridgestones on the back, so I'm thinking of moving the front's to the back, and replacing the fronts with Toyo's. Sound reasonable? Quote
Guest prescience Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 Pretty sure they'll be a different size mate. UK car 245x45x18 rear 225x45x18 front Quote
Sarnie Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 I will probably be replacing the rears too in the next few months, as I'm down to 4 and 3 on the back two. I would prefer to keep the bridgestones on the back, so I'm thinking of moving the front's to the back, and replacing the fronts with Toyo's. Sound reasonable? You can't move the fronts to the back Quote
Liam's Z Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 I will probably be replacing the rears too in the next few months, as I'm down to 4 and 3 on the back two. I would prefer to keep the bridgestones on the back, so I'm thinking of moving the front's to the back, and replacing the fronts with Toyo's. Sound reasonable? You will f**k up the esp and all that by doing this imo!!!! Completely different sizes mate. You can't have bigger wheels on the front compared to the back Quote
Smoky Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 Think you guys need to do some drifting and then get some good rubber on the back. Go for something different to the bridgestones, their are lots of better options out their. Quote
Liam's Z Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 Think you guys need to do some drifting and then get some good rubber on the back.Go for something different to the bridgestones, their are lots of better options out their. SUCH AS??? Nice to here your opinion with mine coming up for renewal Quote
Smoky Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 I ran some Eagle F1 on the rear with the stones on the front, thay are good but will take about 100 miles or so to bed from new. Then you get so much more grip than the stones, still have them on my rays ready to go back on for the winter. Quote
bernmc Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Bridgestone REO40's don't seem to have a very good reputation. Popular alternatives in price order: Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's (my favourites!); Toyo Proxy T-R's; Falken 452's. Quote
AndyC Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Bridgestone REO40's don't seem to have a very good reputation. Popular alternatives in price order: Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's (my favourites!); Toyo Proxy T-R's; Falken 452's. Good shout bern, ditto. Quote
stevie_350z Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Lol, so the fronts are a diff size to the back... I would have checked before buying, honest! Quote
Nick_MSM Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Have T1r's on mine, seem pretty decent so far Quote
AndyC Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Lol, so the fronts are a diff size to the back... I would have checked before buying, honest! well done mate!! Quote
lomoto Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 I think the general consensus is anything is better than Bridgestones Quote
Nick_MSM Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 I ran S03s on my Evo and found them to be fairly decent Quote
Trog Posted July 18, 2006 Author Posted July 18, 2006 Anywhere cheaper than blackcircles to get the T1Rs from? How much do tyre fitting places to fit your own tyres (i.e. fit balance and valve)? Just seeing if it's worth while getting them online without fitting and pay local tyre place to fit. Quote
Jacko Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Anywhere cheaper than blackcircles to get the T1Rs from?How much do tyre fitting places to fit your own tyres (i.e. fit balance and valve)? Just seeing if it's worth while getting them online without fitting and pay local tyre place to fit. Yes I found that Tyresite.com were £20 cheaper for a full set of four etc.... and free delivery! Quote
Removed Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 also try camskill or Andy from this forum, he beat the cheapest price I found on the net.... very good service! (he works for R&R autodesign) Quote
Jacko Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 also try camskill or Andy from this forum, he beat the cheapest price I found on the net.... very good service! (he works for R&R autodesign) Actually I found that Camskill were by far the cheapest for Falkens on the web, that was until my local tyre place beat it by about £100! Quote
Traktion Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 Do these other tires last as long as the Bridgestones? I know the Bridgestones don't have the best reputation for performance, but they do seem to last forever! Quote
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