notfub Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) Just wondering if there's any actual difference between the "standard" and "ecopia" version of the tyre? Local fitter has both listed on his syetm for the 350z at the same price, is it just a marketing gimmick or has the name changed over the last few months? Thanks, Dean Edited to change "eco" to "ecopia" Edited November 14, 2012 by notfub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I wouldnt buy either, Id get something better if you can afford it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Eco will probably have less rolling resistance but Eco tyres usually sacrifice grip for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfub Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Having to replace a nearly new rear tyre with nasty puncture so have to stick with the RE050A's for now M13KYF. Just been on Bridgestones website and it lists several part numbers for the RE050A 245/45/18 69W rather confusingly but doesn't elaborate on the differences. I always thought a tyre of the right model, size, speed and load rating would be identical....better check the sidewalls on the fronts and rear when I get back to my car tonight for minute differences. Don't want to be running and eco & standard on the same axle, could be worse than running nankangs!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I wouldnt buy either, Id get something better if you can afford it Oi, I like the RE050As! But yeah, don't get the Eco ones. Get the proper ones, they're very good indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I wouldnt buy either, Id get something better if you can afford it Eh? I can't think of many tyres that are better. Get the standard RE050A and not the Eco version and you won't go far wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 If you can afford 050's then you certainly can afford 90% of the alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfub Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) Bridgestone say..."Bridgestone Tyres Bearing The Ecopia Mark Offer Low Rolling Resistance For Excellent Fuel Economy And Less CO2 Emissions." Ahhh FFS!, seems I was running RE050A Ecopia marked tyres on the rear before my unrepairable puncture (on my Monday morning commute to Crewe). The Ecopia logo is suspiciously small so it looks like I'll now have to fit an Ecopia version to match up the rear axle pair.....bugger My usual tyre fitter in Swansea didn't point this out to me when I purchased them a couple of months ago, so perhaps all new RE050A's will be Ecopia marked from now on? I wonder how many other owners are running on new RE050A's not realising they are Ecopia's.....I bloody well didn't know . Same tread pattern and sidewall markings except for the small Ecopia logo. Edited November 14, 2012 by notfub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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