Maximum TIRE(Rubber) fitment thread

[mad-ass]

anyone have any experience with RE050A's?

I let my friend barrow my rear wheels/tires for Mazfest this last weekend, he said it started to get slippery on him.(18x10+38 275/35/18) when it got too hot, the tire mfg. date is 4511[still good tires] and wondering if that's just normal RE050A thing or not.

Thanks.

[itsguyguy]

Originally Posted by mad-ass

anyone have any experience with RE050A's?

I let my friend barrow my rear wheels/tires for Mazfest this last weekend, he said it started to get slippery on him.(18x10+38 275/35/18) when it got too hot, the tire mfg. date is 4511[still good tires] and wondering if that's just normal RE050A thing or not.

Thanks.

IMHO I hate anything that comes from Bridgestone, especially the RE050A Potenzas. Sure, the rubber may last a few years and may be drivable all season, but for high speed grip, or grip in general, this tire is complete shit.

The feel of the tire is also shit when comparing to other competing brands (Continental, Michelin, Nitto) with a heavier price tag.

The tires are noisy.
Way too noisy after 15K miles, at least they were for me.

I'm assuming you have the run flats, which I previously had on my S13 coupe.

Hated them.

With a passion.
So badly.




Michelin Pilot Spot 2 or 3 are pretty damn good, which I approve over almost anything besides Nitto.