Caffeine wrote:Lots of grip, and when they do let get, it's very smooth and predictable, more so than any other tyre I've every dríven onWet grip is great too.
Yes I'm quite impressed with mine too, for all the same reasons!
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Yes I'm quite impressed with mine too, for all the same reasons!
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Well, I replaced the RE001's with another set of RE001's (still made in Japan)
They lasted just on 50000km, which is very acceptable. They weren't even down to the wear markers but were getting a bit skatey in the wet. Dry grip was still very good.
Second set cost me $218 a corner, no free radios this time either
Worst part is I haven't dríven on the new tyres yet, I managed to tear 5 ligaments in my clutch foot, and as such won't be able to drive for 4 to 6 weeks!
They lasted just on 50000km, which is very acceptable. They weren't even down to the wear markers but were getting a bit skatey in the wet. Dry grip was still very good.
Second set cost me $218 a corner, no free radios this time either
Worst part is I haven't dríven on the new tyres yet, I managed to tear 5 ligaments in my clutch foot, and as such won't be able to drive for 4 to 6 weeks!
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sliq wrote:was that mostly highway driving caff?
Mostly commuting to & from work. Not much country / highway except 1 trip to broken hill
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where do you find re001 that is made from japan?
I am looking for 14', cheap wheels FTW!!! =P
I am looking for 14', cheap wheels FTW!!! =P
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lo0se3r wrote:where do you find re001 that is made from japan?
I am looking for 14', cheap wheels FTW!!! =P
you won't find japanese 14" RE001 in australia.
http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/tre ... nalin.aspx
click "sizes for this pattern" -- it tells you if they're made in australia.
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yeah, broady, but i heard that they area closing down the bridgestone plant in australia.
So, correct me if i am wrong, bridgestone tyre will come from japan.
if not, how do you find japanese made re001?
Any shops sells it?
So, correct me if i am wrong, bridgestone tyre will come from japan.
if not, how do you find japanese made re001?
Any shops sells it?
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