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09-03-2008, 05:31 PM
jim57a

Quote:

Originally Posted by gelo

did anyone get a price for re001 fr 195/55 r15

$159 each corner from bridgestone tyre centre.
09-03-2008, 05:39 PM
jim57a

just a warning for everyone thinking about RE001 195/50r15 for your ek, they don't have the correct load rating... i heard that it can actually void your insurance if the inspector knows his shit. 195/55r15 only cost a little extra per corner.
17-03-2008, 05:40 PM
hogs

just wondering what people think of the BS Adrenaline and yokohama Advan? which one would be better for low km drive around town? as well as in terms of wet and dry grip?
thankx
17-03-2008, 05:48 PM
T-onedc2

I'm on Adrenalines now and will have AD07's on new rims in a month or so, then I'll be able to answer :)
17-03-2008, 05:51 PM
aaronng

Quote:

Originally Posted by hogs

just wondering what people think of the BS Adrenaline and yokohama Advan? which one would be better for low km drive around town? as well as in terms of wet and dry grip?
thankx

Advan v103?
Or AD07?

I reckon AD07 would be more grippy because of the softer compound. RE001 is still a street performance tyre. AD07 is a step or two above that, just below A048
17-03-2008, 09:26 PM
hogs

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaronng

Advan v103?
Or AD07?

I reckon AD07 would be more grippy because of the softer compound.

is softer compound better for low km city driving?
think u mentioned last time that soft tyre lasts longer as the rubber harden slower, right?
i'm driving an euro btw
17-03-2008, 09:31 PM
aaronng

Low km city driving, I would use a medium compound instead of a hard compound. I wouldn't waste my money on a high performance soft sports tyre like the AD07 if you were using it for daily sedate commute. Being in the city, I doubt you want to get hit by the speed cameras there.

I'd choose a good and economical tyre. I'm using RE001 at the moment and it is good for the price. It's not a hard compound but also not the softest one around.
18-03-2008, 12:50 AM
<4n'D>

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaronng

Low km city driving, I would use a medium compound instead of a hard compound. I wouldn't waste my money on a high performance soft sports tyre like the AD07 if you were using it for daily sedate commute. Being in the city, I doubt you want to get hit by the speed cameras there.

I'd choose a good and economical tyre. I'm using RE001 at the moment and it is good for the price. It's not a hard compound but also not the softest one around.

seconded.

buying ad07 for city driving is a bit of waste of money - you wouldn't ever need something that grippy anyway. re001 suits the requirements better economically.
18-03-2008, 08:25 AM
aaronng

I paid $208 for RE001 in 205/55 R16 in Melb and now in Sydney, I just bought 2 more for $165 each!!! Hornsby Bob Jane.
18-03-2008, 03:35 PM
<4n'D>

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaronng

I paid $208 for RE001 in 205/55 R16 in Melb and now in Sydney, I just bought 2 more for $165 each!!! Hornsby Bob Jane.

thats a really great price. i got quoted in excess of 200 bucks/corner for 225/50/16
27-03-2008, 08:57 PM
curik

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaronng

I paid $208 for RE001 in 205/55 R16 in Melb and now in Sydney, I just bought 2 more for $165 each!!! Hornsby Bob Jane.

Did you ask how much for either Yoko C or S drives? So for the price you paid do you think the RE001 is the best? I need to change my tyres soon as well :wave:
27-03-2008, 11:16 PM
aaronng

C.Drives were almost the same price as the RE001 in Melb. Price difference of $2 to 4 per corner.

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