Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 - 205/50/15 - Anyone here tried these?
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Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 - 205/50/15 - Anyone here tried these?
Just trying to get an idea on how these compare to the original RE-010. I'm looking to ditch my Toyo Proxes T1S' and move on to something better. The sidewalls are just way too soft. Will the steering response with the RE-040s be very slow on a stock R wheel? I've heard on here that most 205's are.
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Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 - 205/50/15 - Anyone here tried these? (DutchITR1689)
Don't buy OEM Potenza RE-0XX tires.
Each one is specifically made for a certain car. Example: 205/50/15 RE-010's = NSX tires. 195/55/15 RE-010 = ITR tire.
You won't get good wear and they aren't worth the 'oem tire' price.
There are tons of other options out there.
Each one is specifically made for a certain car. Example: 205/50/15 RE-010's = NSX tires. 195/55/15 RE-010 = ITR tire.
You won't get good wear and they aren't worth the 'oem tire' price.
There are tons of other options out there.
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Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 - 205/50/15 - Anyone here tried these? (Chris N)
Go with the Azenis. Super performance, great price. Sidewalls are stiff as hell too, I'm running 205s on stock wheels and it's not bad at all.
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Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 - 205/50/15 - Anyone here tried these? (Chris N)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris N »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Don't buy OEM Potenza RE-0XX tires.
Each one is specifically made for a certain car. Example: 205/50/15 RE-010's = NSX tires. 195/55/15 RE-010 = ITR tire.
You won't get good wear and they aren't worth the 'oem tire' price.
There are tons of other options out there.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is true that these tires are designed for specific cars. The RE010 is designed for the ITR, and it's an excellent tire on the ITR, so I would use that one on the ITR. In fact, I do.
The RE040 in the 205/50-15 size is designed to be used on the rear of the Toyota MR-2. I don't think I would use it on the ITR.
Each one is specifically made for a certain car. Example: 205/50/15 RE-010's = NSX tires. 195/55/15 RE-010 = ITR tire.
You won't get good wear and they aren't worth the 'oem tire' price.
There are tons of other options out there.</TD></TR></TABLE>
It is true that these tires are designed for specific cars. The RE010 is designed for the ITR, and it's an excellent tire on the ITR, so I would use that one on the ITR. In fact, I do.
The RE040 in the 205/50-15 size is designed to be used on the rear of the Toyota MR-2. I don't think I would use it on the ITR.
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Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 - 205/50/15 - Anyone here tried these? (tnord)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tnord »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">aren't RE 040's on the 350Z??</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, they are. They are also OEM on the '02-03 NSX. They are excellent tires. But they are designed as OEM tires for those specific cars. By designing for a particular car, that means they know the weight of the car, the weight distribution, how it handles, etc when they're designing the tire. Bridgestone also works directly with the car manufacturer to determine which design characteristics to optimize. On a high-performance car like the NSX or 350Z, they might be designed to optimize handling and dry traction, with little regard to treadlife. On a car like the Audi S4 or A8, they might be designed to optimize wet traction and treadlife, with less regard to dry traction and handling. (I am not trying to diss those cars, only using them as an example.)
Furthermore, for some cars, they design the tires for a specific axle of a specific car (like the 350Z) or even a specific corner of a specific car (like the NSX). By doing that, they can include design features like different compounds front vs rear, and even built-in bias that works in conjunction with the alignment (such as the NSX, with its front toe out and rear toe in).
You can see which car each RE040 tire is designed for on the Bridgestone website.
Bottom line: If you want an excellent Bridgestone tire that was designed for a specific car, use the RE010 195/55-15 that was designed for the ITR. Otherwise, there are plenty of excellent tires on the market that were designed to be used on cars with a wide range of weights, handling, etc. The Bridgestone S-03 is generally considered one of the all-around best performance tires, particularly when you take into account dry traction, wet traction, treadlife, and handling (but not necessarily cost). The Falken Azenis Sport is another excellent choice, particularly for dry traction, handling, and cost (but not necessarily wet traction or treadlife). There are other excellent tires as well. The Tire Rack website has some excellent tests and user reviews, and you can also find out a lot on h-t.com by using the search feature.
Yes, they are. They are also OEM on the '02-03 NSX. They are excellent tires. But they are designed as OEM tires for those specific cars. By designing for a particular car, that means they know the weight of the car, the weight distribution, how it handles, etc when they're designing the tire. Bridgestone also works directly with the car manufacturer to determine which design characteristics to optimize. On a high-performance car like the NSX or 350Z, they might be designed to optimize handling and dry traction, with little regard to treadlife. On a car like the Audi S4 or A8, they might be designed to optimize wet traction and treadlife, with less regard to dry traction and handling. (I am not trying to diss those cars, only using them as an example.)
Furthermore, for some cars, they design the tires for a specific axle of a specific car (like the 350Z) or even a specific corner of a specific car (like the NSX). By doing that, they can include design features like different compounds front vs rear, and even built-in bias that works in conjunction with the alignment (such as the NSX, with its front toe out and rear toe in).
You can see which car each RE040 tire is designed for on the Bridgestone website.
Bottom line: If you want an excellent Bridgestone tire that was designed for a specific car, use the RE010 195/55-15 that was designed for the ITR. Otherwise, there are plenty of excellent tires on the market that were designed to be used on cars with a wide range of weights, handling, etc. The Bridgestone S-03 is generally considered one of the all-around best performance tires, particularly when you take into account dry traction, wet traction, treadlife, and handling (but not necessarily cost). The Falken Azenis Sport is another excellent choice, particularly for dry traction, handling, and cost (but not necessarily wet traction or treadlife). There are other excellent tires as well. The Tire Rack website has some excellent tests and user reviews, and you can also find out a lot on h-t.com by using the search feature.
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Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 - 205/50/15 - Anyone here tried these? (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yes, they are. They are also OEM on the '02-03 NSX. They are excellent tires. But they are designed as OEM tires for those specific cars. By designing for a particular car, that means they know the weight of the car, the weight distribution, how it handles, etc when they're designing the tire. Bridgestone also works directly with the car manufacturer to determine which design characteristics to optimize. On a high-performance car like the NSX or 350Z, they might be designed to optimize handling and dry traction, with little regard to treadlife. On a car like the Audi S4 or A8, they might be designed to optimize wet traction and treadlife, with less regard to dry traction and handling. (I am not trying to diss those cars, only using them as an example.)
Furthermore, for some cars, they design the tires for a specific axle of a specific car (like the 350Z) or even a specific corner of a specific car (like the NSX). By doing that, they can include design features like different compounds front vs rear, and even built-in bias that works in conjunction with the alignment (such as the NSX, with its front toe out and rear toe in).
You can see which car each RE040 tire is designed for on the Bridgestone website.
Bottom line: If you want an excellent Bridgestone tire that was designed for a specific car, use the RE010 195/55-15 that was designed for the ITR. Otherwise, there are plenty of excellent tires on the market that were designed to be used on cars with a wide range of weights, handling, etc. The Bridgestone S-03 is generally considered one of the all-around best performance tires, particularly when you take into account dry traction, wet traction, treadlife, and handling (but not necessarily cost). The Falken Azenis Sport is another excellent choice, particularly for dry traction, handling, and cost (but not necessarily wet traction or treadlife). There are other excellent tires as well. The Tire Rack website has some excellent tests and user reviews, and you can also find out a lot on h-t.com by using the search feature.
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What I tried to describe above in a quick sentence or two is what Ken just described very well for all of you.
The RE040 is specifically designed for certain cars. Each individual tire size was designed for a different car as the OEM tire. They aren't good tires for ANYTHING other than the car they were intended for.
Yes, they are. They are also OEM on the '02-03 NSX. They are excellent tires. But they are designed as OEM tires for those specific cars. By designing for a particular car, that means they know the weight of the car, the weight distribution, how it handles, etc when they're designing the tire. Bridgestone also works directly with the car manufacturer to determine which design characteristics to optimize. On a high-performance car like the NSX or 350Z, they might be designed to optimize handling and dry traction, with little regard to treadlife. On a car like the Audi S4 or A8, they might be designed to optimize wet traction and treadlife, with less regard to dry traction and handling. (I am not trying to diss those cars, only using them as an example.)
Furthermore, for some cars, they design the tires for a specific axle of a specific car (like the 350Z) or even a specific corner of a specific car (like the NSX). By doing that, they can include design features like different compounds front vs rear, and even built-in bias that works in conjunction with the alignment (such as the NSX, with its front toe out and rear toe in).
You can see which car each RE040 tire is designed for on the Bridgestone website.
Bottom line: If you want an excellent Bridgestone tire that was designed for a specific car, use the RE010 195/55-15 that was designed for the ITR. Otherwise, there are plenty of excellent tires on the market that were designed to be used on cars with a wide range of weights, handling, etc. The Bridgestone S-03 is generally considered one of the all-around best performance tires, particularly when you take into account dry traction, wet traction, treadlife, and handling (but not necessarily cost). The Falken Azenis Sport is another excellent choice, particularly for dry traction, handling, and cost (but not necessarily wet traction or treadlife). There are other excellent tires as well. The Tire Rack website has some excellent tests and user reviews, and you can also find out a lot on h-t.com by using the search feature.
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What I tried to describe above in a quick sentence or two is what Ken just described very well for all of you.
The RE040 is specifically designed for certain cars. Each individual tire size was designed for a different car as the OEM tire. They aren't good tires for ANYTHING other than the car they were intended for.
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my question is OEM JDM R's 16 is RE010 215-45-16. Under Tire Rack , is listed as OEM Fronts for NSX. So is there 2 different RE010 ?
One for JDM market (98SpecR on...) and USDM for NSX Fronts?? I want to get the OEM size of RE010 like JDM but seems like no one want to answer this question, even BS website!
One for JDM market (98SpecR on...) and USDM for NSX Fronts?? I want to get the OEM size of RE010 like JDM but seems like no one want to answer this question, even BS website!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by machgo5go »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my question is OEM JDM R's 16 is RE010 215-45-16. Under Tire Rack , is listed as OEM Fronts for NSX. So is there 2 different RE010 ?
One for JDM market (98SpecR on...) and USDM for NSX Fronts??</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's correct. Actually, there are three different part numbers for the RE010 in the 215/45-16 size:
- left front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- right front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- ITR tire (directional, symmetric)
One for JDM market (98SpecR on...) and USDM for NSX Fronts??</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's correct. Actually, there are three different part numbers for the RE010 in the 215/45-16 size:
- left front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- right front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- ITR tire (directional, symmetric)
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
That's correct. Actually, there are three different part numbers for the RE010 in the 215/45-16 size:
- left front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- right front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- ITR tire (directional, symmetric)
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So this mean I never ever can buy the "ITR tire (directional, symmetric) version in
US because its only in JDM market?? That sucks!
That's correct. Actually, there are three different part numbers for the RE010 in the 215/45-16 size:
- left front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- right front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- ITR tire (directional, symmetric)
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So this mean I never ever can buy the "ITR tire (directional, symmetric) version in
US because its only in JDM market?? That sucks!
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Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 - 205/50/15 - Anyone here tried these? (MiraiZ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MiraiZ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">RE711...no complaints 
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I 2nd that notion.... I'm on my 3rd set of RE711's and I am trying to think of what to replace them with, now they are not made any more!!
As far as the RE040's go.... from speaking to others who have them fitted on their DC5, the RE010's are still a better tyre!!
</TD></TR></TABLE>I 2nd that notion.... I'm on my 3rd set of RE711's and I am trying to think of what to replace them with, now they are not made any more!!
As far as the RE040's go.... from speaking to others who have them fitted on their DC5, the RE010's are still a better tyre!!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by machgo5go »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So this mean I never ever can buy the "ITR tire (directional, symmetric) version in US because its only in JDM market?? That sucks!</TD></TR></TABLE>
There are other good tires you can get in that size. For example, the Falken Azenis Sport or the Michelin Pilot Sport.
Or, you can use the RE010 tire on the 15" USM wheels.
There are other good tires you can get in that size. For example, the Falken Azenis Sport or the Michelin Pilot Sport.
Or, you can use the RE010 tire on the 15" USM wheels.
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I bought new set of JDM GM 16s and I want oem size. I only know Azenis make this 215-45-16 and Michelin. I really want OEM honda's but now I don't have that option.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
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I have a 03 mazdaspeed protege and it came with Potenza re040's but these tires are not listed as the OEM tires at the bridgestone website. These tires perform amazingly well on the car. According to bridgestone the tires were not made for the car but they do very well on the car.
I think that "designed for a certain car" theory is true to a point. Test and find out I guess!
Modified by AamirCWITR at 8:47 PM 4/21/2004
I think that "designed for a certain car" theory is true to a point. Test and find out I guess!
Modified by AamirCWITR at 8:47 PM 4/21/2004
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Re: (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
That's correct. Actually, there are three different part numbers for the RE010 in the 215/45-16 size:
- left front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- right front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- ITR tire (directional, symmetric)
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I thought the JDM NSX came with RE-01 and not RE-010.
That's correct. Actually, there are three different part numbers for the RE010 in the 215/45-16 size:
- left front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- right front NSX tire (directional, asymmetric)
- ITR tire (directional, symmetric)
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I thought the JDM NSX came with RE-01 and not RE-010.
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Re: Bridgestone Potenza RE-040 - 205/50/15 - Anyone here tried these? (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The RE040 in the 205/50-15 size is designed to be used on the rear of the Toyota MR-2. I don't think I would use it on the ITR.
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advan ao43 are oem on mr2(certain years). they apparantly suck at everything.
in my experience s03 is still the best choice for street. available in 205/50/15 for 18$ less than the re010 and only 7$ more than re040 in same size. plus they will hold up fine for autox or lapping.
azenis do only one thing well while creating a beacon for theft.
The RE040 in the 205/50-15 size is designed to be used on the rear of the Toyota MR-2. I don't think I would use it on the ITR.
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advan ao43 are oem on mr2(certain years). they apparantly suck at everything.
in my experience s03 is still the best choice for street. available in 205/50/15 for 18$ less than the re010 and only 7$ more than re040 in same size. plus they will hold up fine for autox or lapping.
azenis do only one thing well while creating a beacon for theft.
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For the price of RE010, I would rather try Advan 032R, I have them on my ITR and they are amazing!! 205-50-15!! Qucik response just like OEM 010 but more grip, yes, they sucks on tread wear but I was able to get about 10K miles for my first set and I am on my second set now.
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