Re001 june sale at BTC

[EG30]

just got a bridgestone tyre centre insert in this weekend's paper, not sure if it's nationwide or just WA but I would think it's a nationwide june sale.

they are selling the 195/50R15 RE001 for $119, with $7.50 a tyre cashback for RAC members and you get a free gift for a set of 4 premium tyres ie walkie takie or mp3 player.

not sure if they still made in jp or aust made now, but at such price you can pay a lot more elsewhere and end up with a much worse tyre!

I'm getting a set while this deal it's on to replace my soon to be one year old set on my EG.

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[e240]

Interestingly, thats the price I got my RE001, 205/50R15 a couple of months back. Fitted and balanced, and that wasn't on sale....

[EG30]

that's a great deal indeed e240, enquired the same 205/50R15 earlier thru Bob Jane and BTC here in Perth and got quited $175-185 and trying to get another $10 off it's like extracting tooth already. Looks like I need to buy my next set of tyres from your local tyre shop and get them sent over to Perth, even after $100 freight and another $50-60 fitting and bal i'll still be ahead. And btw was your new set of re001 made in Aust or Jp?

what amazes me it's that there could be 30%, 40% or more price variance with the same tyre chain at the same time as other members show from their posted quoted prices on the tyre rec thread; and the tyre shops insist they make very little $.

bought a pair of 195/60R14 GIII for my old 325i the other day, cost $129 fitted at bob jane after a bit of haggling. Some shops quoted me as high as $165.

[teaseR]

http://www.btc.net.au/catalogue/may2008/p51.aspx

[d15z1SUX]

would u rate these tyres highly? like ive heard alot about them that they r good and all. like as good as re01r? or re55 i think they are called?

[rayb3na_]

i like them.. very grippy =] wtfzors 119 a corner!

[zco]

would u rate these tyres highly? like ive heard alot about them that they r good and all. like as good as re01r? or re55 i think they are called?
re01R is top of the line street tyre. its very soft compound and no real street tyre will come close

re001 is half of a s03 and half of a g3.. they've comvined the 2 tyres so the tyre is quite good

as for the RE55S, this is a semi slick.. takes a while to warm up but once it does, its pretty awesome..

you'd be paying in excess of 250 per corner on re01R and re55S as compared to re001 for less than half price

[krogoth]

119 for 195 50 15

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wat about friggin ppl that dont have 15inch wheels???

cant imagine the prices for the low profile, small width tyres

[d15z1SUX]

ah ic...
i think i mean re50? the street tyre?

[andiiso]

now i dunno which tyre to go for ... this one so cheap .. i was planning on going S drive but i mite change my mind now lol

[EG30]

stay away from the S drive, got a set fitted in 195/55R15 for our dc2r, highly dissappointing given a premium tyre from Yokohmama ( came dead last in EVO mag tyre test just year, wish the tyre test came out b4 the purchase); even the GIII is a few notches above it. Re001 streets ahead.

only good thing about them is the quietness, good ride and less rolling resistance than most tyres in the same category.

[andiiso]

oh daym lol i mite go for Re001 since it is on special atm, when does this special end ?

[teaseR]

does say June sale so maybe end of June i guess

[e240]

I got my set from the Bridgestone Centre up in Hornsby, Sydney.


that's a great deal indeed e240, enquired the same 205/50R15 earlier thru Bob Jane and BTC here in Perth and got quited $175-185 and trying to get another $10 off it's like extracting tooth already. Looks like I need to buy my next set of tyres from your local tyre shop and get them sent over to Perth, even after $100 freight and another $50-60 fitting and bal i'll still be ahead. And btw was your new set of re001 made in Aust or Jp?

what amazes me it's that there could be 30%, 40% or more price variance with the same tyre chain at the same time as other members show from their posted quoted prices on the tyre rec thread; and the tyre shops insist they make very little $.

bought a pair of 195/60R14 GIII for my old 325i the other day, cost $129 fitted at bob jane after a bit of haggling. Some shops quoted me as high as $165.

[finalazy]

Interestingly, thats the price I got my RE001, 205/50R15 a couple of months back. Fitted and balanced, and that wasn't on sale....

where did you get it for at that price? i paid about $140

[dsp26]

Interestingly, thats the price I got my RE001, 205/50R15 a couple of months back. Fitted and balanced, and that wasn't on sale....

what?!?! mind posting or PM'ing location? or was it mates rates?

[causeraybay]

how much fer a set of 205/45/r16 ?

[teaseR]

how much fer a set of 205/45/r16 ?

not to be rude but call up ur local btc and ask

[L a z y b O Y]

i got quoted 235 fitted and balance at my local btc which i think is a rip! this was in melb btw

[Dreams]

oh damn it, but my tyres arent bold yet!

[tpphan]

I got quoted $278 for 225/45/R17. Parramatta BTC.

[iced]

they are made in aus.

[EG30]

they are made in aus.

you're right.

Just noticed the aussie flag next to the price tag of all the re001 in the btc june specials catalog bar the 245/45R18 size so looks like they are getting the whole line up manufactured locally bar the exotic sizes for now.

Will get a set myself anyhow and let you guys knows if there is any discernable differences in terms of finishing/quality control compared to the japanese made re001.

[vincikwan]

Going down to Vic BTC to check the offer out. By the way, is it balanced and fitted? I went to the BTC website and i think this offer is nation wide. Just not sure if its balanced and fitted and inclusive of everything. I will be checking out k-marts around VIC as well. Will keep you guys updated

[EG30]

yeah definately fitted and balanced, and an extra $7.50 off with you have a RACV membership card. They might well charge for disposal of your old tyres at $1.50-2.50 each though.

[vincikwan]

LOL...i want my old tires. Still can sell them, still have about 50 to 60% meat left. They are bridgestone G3s and RE010.

[vteccoupe]

you're right.

Just noticed the aussie flag next to the price tag of all the re001 in the btc june specials catalog bar the 245/45R18 size so looks like they are getting the whole line up manufactured locally bar the exotic sizes for now.

Will get a set myself anyhow and let you guys knows if there is any discernable differences in terms of finishing/quality control compared to the japanese made re001.

would the price of 195/55r15 and 195/50r15 differ by much?

[jim57a]

would the price of 195/55r15 and 195/50r15 differ by much?

probably, i was quoted 130-140ish for 195/50r15 but it went up 2 160 for 195/55r15

word of advice, go the 195/55. the 50 has a lower load rating. check your car and see what the factory recommendations are.

[andiiso]

i got quoted 180 per corner on 205/50R15 but if i were to go 195/50R15 it woulda been 110 or so .. cos the size i wanted wasnt on special and 180 is best they could do cos it wasnt a common size and they havta order it

[EG30]

i got quoted 180 per corner on 205/50R15 but if i were to go 195/50R15 it woulda been 110 or so .. cos the size i wanted wasnt on special and 180 is best they could do cos it wasnt a common size and they havta order it

would expect to pay $180-200 at a BTC or Bob Jane here in Perth, but e240 got his 205/50R15 from Hornsby BTC for $120 or so when it wasnt on special so it might be worth you buying a set and freight it to Melbourne and fit locally. $60 a tyre big diff, assuming they sell the tyres to you at that price.

[andiiso]

yer it is quite a big difference, im also getting a 4 wheel alignment and the BTC im going to is the only place that has actually done it for me properly, everywhere else has either left me massive camber or steering wheel not straight etc .. this is the only place that has done it properly out of like 4-5 other places ive tried around my area. I could call up other places n ask around and probabaly get a cheaper price by ease but i asked wat the best they could do for me is (also said i got quoted from another place 180 but that was a yoko dealer) and they said they do 180 .. so im just gonna go there to save me the trouble of goin to another place to get tyres then drive there wid new tyres n get alignment i can get it all done at once.

[vincikwan]

Which BTC outlet u went for the wheel alignment?

[andiiso]

rowville, i like it there, taken 2 cars there and both turned out alot better (which should be the average standard for every tyre place meaning everything is actually straight n stuff) other places ive been all had either camber or something not aligned and even if aligned, the steering wheel is not straight etc .. every tyre place that u go into for a alignment as a standard should be makin cars wheels n steering straight as rowville has for me, i just dun get y some places can give ur car bak and have a steering wheel off centre o.0

[Limbo]

Interestingly, thats the price I got my RE001, 205/50R15 a couple of months back. Fitted and balanced, and that wasn't on sale....

dude did you get a pair or all 4? And was it some type of special?
I'm about to get a pair, but was tossing over RE001 or T1Rs

[Research]

dude did you get a pair or all 4? And was it some type of special?
I'm about to get a pair, but was tossing over RE001 or T1Rs

same situation here man.. RE001s or T1Rs.. hard decision
btw, the catalogue said $119 for the 195/50/15.. will it be the same for the 205/50/15?? u guyz reckn?? or slightly more xpensive??

i wont go for tis, if its $180++ i guess.. :(

[vincikwan]

i dont think it will be the same for 205/50/15. It should be the orignal price. Anyone here has a RACV insurance cover? Maybe we cann all arrange and go together to get the extra $$ off the discounted price as well!

[EG30]

not sure how they do it over in your state, I normally borrow a fren's RAC membership card when I buy tyres from BTC or Bob Jane.

[EG30]

Just got my re001 fitted today, paid $446.00 for the set after the RAC discount.

Got them fitted at BTC in West Perth where it used to called Burcrodes tyres centre years back. Great ppl to deal with and it's one of the few upmarket BTC Select shop in Perth. They even accept American Express where some BTC don't accept it, reluctant or want to charge a surcharge. Will buy all future Bridgestone tyres from them from now on.

My set of Re001 still made in Jp and it's an old batch made in 14th week of 2007. Bought my orig set in Aug 07 that was made in the 7th week of 2007 which I paid $129 each so I really cant complain about this set.

The manager did confirm that most sizes are now made in Australia as they brought the moulds over to their Aust factory, presumbly the rubber compound would remain the same.

[vteccoupe]

so u bought the 195/50r15?



Just got my re001 fitted today, paid $446.00 for the set after the RAC discount.

Got them fitted at BTC in West Perth where it used to called Burcrodes tyres centre years back. Great ppl to deal with and it's one of the few upmarket BTC Select shop in Perth. They even accept American Express where some BTC don't accept it, reluctant or want to charge a surcharge. Will buy all future Bridgestone tyres from them from now on.

My set of Re001 still made in Jp and it's an old batch made in 14th week of 2007. Bought my orig set in Aug 07 that was made in the 7th week of 2007 which I paid $129 each so I really cant complain about this set.

The manager did confirm that most sizes are now made in Australia as they brought the moulds over to their Aust factory, presumbly the rubber compound would remain the same.

[EG30]

yeah 195/50R15 which are one of the 4 sizes on sale in June as per the catalog page posted on the 1st page of this thread.

[vinnY]

you're going to love them once you get the bad boys scrubbed in :)

will be tracking with re001's on monday, we'll see how it holds up :D

[EG30]

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10 mths later they still grip very well, and tread is down to about 5mm instead of the 7.5mm brand new. They seem to be the sweet spot for me at this tread depth for this tyre, with tread flex minimised and less weight on the tyre ( prob 500g less on a 7.5-8kg tyre ).

Interestingly when I checked the rubber hardness with my durometer the new one is actually slightly harder by 2 point! Will check again once they've done about 500-1000km and see if the new tyre gives a softer reading. I didnt expect them to stay soft after one year of usage and my car is always exposed to the elements on my driveway w/out any shelter and gets full sun daily.

[bennjamin]

ive had mine for...probably 8 months and they are very nice.
2 track days , and 4 or 5 1/4 events plus 250+km per week on a lowered car and not showing any major signs of wear. Very good tyre even on the track.

PS be careful for the first 500 ks or so , i lost control a few times in mid corner lift off (light at medium speed) , nothing bad just alittle shock. They will bed in nicely tho and last quite some time :)

[SiReal]

im going to get 195/50/15s put on tomorrow morning at $119 each.

on integra fat fives on the civic so the rolling diameter stays very similar. they'll be aussie made so i'll compare them against the S drives which are japanese made.

[EG30]

im going to get 195/50/15s put on tomorrow morning at $119 each.

on integra fat fives on the civic so the rolling diameter stays very similar. they'll be aussie made so i'll compare them against the S drives which are japanese made.

If the RE001 you are getting are the latest stock they'll be Aust made, and if they are old stock like the ones I bought they'll be the Jap made ones.

You'll find the RE001 noticeably more sure footed then the S drives with much better feedback. Though the S drives are quieter,and has lower rolling resistance.

Fat fives great choice, weighted my wheels/tyres combo today on the bathroom scale and found the fat fives around 0.5kg lighter than the EK4 wheels.

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[SiReal]

Thanks EG30 for that! Got them put on this morning at 8am... the finish itself isnt as great but no biggie. I'll have to wait 500kms or so for the tyres to scrub down so i can see the potential of these tyres.

I ended up paying $114 each vs $119.

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They are much quieter than my bald Yokos. So far so good and correct rolling diameter and speed and load rating as well.

[AE092]

Can anyone recommend a good BTC in the s/e of Melb? Im looking at getting 4 x 195/50/15s and a wheel allignment for the front and rear.

Whats the average going price for that size in Melb?

[eg5civic]

My fat fives i currently have 205/55/15's on... is this incorrect... As SiReal stated that 195/50/15 is correct for fat fives

Anyone help as i will need a new set of tyres as my left front is bald :S

[vinnY]

theres no 'correct' tyre
i doubt your eg5 came with 15" wheels to begin with
check what the stock size/profile is and use a tyre size calculator (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html) to work out the correct size/profile you should be using on your fat5's

[eg5civic]

thanks for that and nah the eg5 comes with 14' steelies stock

[akusuma]

thanks for that and nah the eg5 comes with 14' steelies stock

either 175/65/14 or 185/60/14 for stock EG.
so maximum you can go with 15 is 195/55/15

205/55/15 is too big

[SiReal]

My fat fives i currently have 205/55/15's on... is this incorrect... As SiReal stated that 195/50/15 is correct for fat fives

Anyone help as i will need a new set of tyres as my left front is bald :S

55 profile was too big (for integra)

the 195/50/15 was perfect for my civic coupe

[CB7_OWNER]

Did any1 here purchase the 205/55/15?? What prices did you guys pay so i can compare with perhaps.. Cheers

[bennjamin]

thanks for that and nah the eg5 comes with 14' steelies stock

All EG civics came with 14 inch mags or steelies :) Same the world over !

[eg5civic]

Just had my re001's fitted today =]

Soo much quieter and its actually good to have some tread on the tyres :P

[d15z1SUX]

toyo t1r's or bridgestone re001? what you guys reckon?

[Limbo]

i'm running 205/55/15 on my ek4 no issues on OEM wheels, and mine's lowered.

Anyone know if there is any discount on that profile?

[Limbo]

was told t1rs are abit better, but the cheapest i can get t1rs are $165.
If i can get RE001s for less i'd go for them

[SiReal]

only what is listed is on special. no concessions.

[gheybo]

was told t1rs are abit better, but the cheapest i can get t1rs are $165.
If i can get RE001s for less i'd go for them

i just ordered my REOO1s for $165 in the size of 205/50/15 :D

[jugbugz]

The RE001 was quicker around the track by 2 secs compared to the control tyre S03. So you cant argue about bang for your buck

[eg5civic]

i just ordered my REOO1s for $165 in the size of 205/50/15 :D

Why not get 195/50/15 for 120 and just ahve the sidewall stretch a bit.... and save 45 bucks a corner.... thats $180 total savings

[vinnY]

205/50/15 is closer to the stock rolling diameter than 195/50/15 would be(assuming the eg was similar to the ek's)
the sidewall is slightly taller on the 205/15 than on the 195/50 too, it makes a difference :)

[Elwood]

Quoted $197 for Re001 in 205/45/16 at BTC Hornsby.


Anyone do any better?

[vincikwan]

195/50/15 for $110 per tire. super special discount at BTC on princes highway. I just got mine put in the other day! Running them in now...

[mattc]

110 thats good!
i guess ur in melb..

cheapest i could find $113 syd..

[kongfu]

Got RE001 235/40/18 fitted and balanced for my EVO at $320 per corner.

[DOHCTR Coopz!]

is there any difference between the Australian made vs. the Japanese made? I bought my RE001's abt 4 months ago.. was really stoked!

[Sir_vtec]

110 thats good!
i guess ur in melb..

cheapest i could find $113 syd..

Where did u find that?

sale is over now, i got quoted 125 for 195/50/15 fitted and balance.

[bennjamin]

is there any difference between the Australian made vs. the Japanese made? I bought my RE001's abt 4 months ago.. was really stoked!


no such thing as "aussie made" - sll re001's are made in japan.

look on the sidewall it clearly states "made in japan".

[vinnY]

i beg to differ benj
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written on my 195/55/15

[SiReal]

no such thing as "aussie made" - sll re001's are made in japan.

look on the sidewall it clearly states "made in japan".

You are wrong Ben. My understanding is the first original batch were Japanese, and now the latter is produced localled, for the aussie market.

Mine are Aussie made - it says it on the tyre :)

I noticed the finish wasn't as nice as my japanese made yoko s-drives. however they still grip well and seldom squeel.

[EG30]

no such thing as "aussie made" - sll re001's are made in japan.

look on the sidewall it clearly states "made in japan".

if you have a look at my 1st post on the 1st page of this thread, where I attached the BTC catalog page; the Aust Made sizes are denoted by the Aussie Flag.

At the moment they have brought over the moulds for most sizes from Japan.

[bennjamin]

if you have a look at my 1st post on the 1st page of this thread, where I attached the BTC catalog page; the Aust Made sizes are denoted by the Aussie Flag.

At the moment they have brought over the moulds for most sizes from Japan.

interesting ~ so it shows these "Cheaper" 195/50/55's are jap imports and cheaper or ?

[EG30]

I meant for most sizes they are now made in aust using the re001 moulds from the japan production line.

In the past Aust made Bridgestone were locally developed supercats, ancient jp designed RE88 and horrible tyres like that. Now that Bridgestone Aust is wholly owned by B/Stone Jp, they get all the latest product, works support and really sharp prices to you and me and still mantain healthy margins to their BTCs.

If they keep this up, a real headaches for tyre chains that pushes Kumho, Toyos and Yokos.

[bennjamin]

o i c. Interesting they still leave the "made in japan" part of the design.

[EG30]

o i c. Interesting they still leave the "made in japan" part of the design.

They would have to change that part of the mould to say " made in Aust " or they'll be done by the ACCC for violating country of origin regulations....That part of the mould would be modular anyway so easy mod for any factory line. Promotional materials might well show the sidewall design with made in japan on it though.

My set of 195/50R15 I bought few weeks back was made in jp, cos it's old stock. All new recent production of all popular sizes of RE001 would be made locally.