Bridgestone RE01R's experiences? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Gary Jones · 2007-10-02, 09:52 AM

Does anyone have experience with a new Bridgestone tire RE 01 R ?

sperry · 2007-10-02, 10:04 AM

A few of us have been using them for autocross with rave reviews. I've got a set stacked up in my garage, but I have yet to drive on them.

Hopefully MattR, MikeK, and nKoan can chime in, as they're currently racing on 'em. From what I've heard, they're better than the RE070s (stock STi tires) and the Azeniz 615's (current best bang for the buck max-performance tire) in handling, noise, and wet performance. Plus they're cheaper than the 070's too IIRC.

Kevin M · 2007-10-02, 10:04 AM

Several around here, and the only knock is that they need to be scrubbed in to be sticky. Other than that, those who've tried them love 'em.

sperry · 2007-10-02, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Several around here, and the only knock is that they need to be scrubbed in to be sticky. Other than that, those who've tried them love 'em.

It's not so much needing to be scrubbed in... you just gotta get the mold release compound off 'em, which is really just a matter of driving a few miles as opposed to actually heat-cycling/scrubbing like you would on an R-compound.

I think this came up simply 'cause MattR went straight from the mounting machine to the track and was sliding all over the place as the tires cleaned up.

Dean · 2007-10-02, 10:32 AM

I think it really is pretty much a wash between the RE070, RE01 and 615s. A new set of any of them will beat a moderately used set of the other. The 615s are still the best bang for the buck, but just barely since they are mail order from Salt Lake but the RE01s can be picked up locally but you pay tax.

As a a side note, if they are going to be your only set of tires it's not a great time of year to be buying max performance summer tires as they will be marginal in the wet and terrible in the snow compared to an all-season on the streets.

NevadaSTi · 2007-10-02, 10:37 AM

I have a set of them on my Mustang. And I can't complain one bit.

MikeK · 2007-10-02, 12:31 PM

I autocrossed on them all year and I prefer them to the RE-070s and the Azenis 615s. After a whole season they have more than half the tread left, which is more than I can say for my previous choices.

On the street, they are also very quiet compared to the other two, and recently we raced in the rain and they were amazing there too. As long as you don't ever plan on letting them see snow, I highly recommended them.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-02, 12:40 PM

Yeah, I think they are great for autocross. Just as sticky (if not stickier) than the 615s or RE070s I've used, but quieter and softer.

The only thing I'm unsure about is the treadlife. Having only had them on for a few months (and only for autocrossing) I can't comment on street life, but my gut tells me they'll have a short lifespan on the street.

Dean · 2007-10-02, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeK

On the street, they are also very quiet compared to the other two, and recently we raced in the rain and they were amazing there too. As long as you don't ever plan on letting them see snow, I highly recommended them.

I'd be careful about street use in heavy rain. We ran on very well crowned taxiways and runways. I think standing water that is common on streets/highways would be more than any of these max performance dry tires can handle without significant risk of hydroplaning at speed.

MattR · 2007-10-02, 03:52 PM

I mirror what MikeK is saying anout them, and I'm noticing they are actually improving as they enter their "midway" point in tread life. I have slightly less time on them than MikeK, but the performance has only improved. They also seem to hold up to heat pretty well, but I haven;t had them on the track yet.

Pat R. · 2007-10-08, 03:46 PM

And they're on special at Tire Rack right now.

MikeK · 2007-10-08, 04:17 PM

AutoX is over for the year and mine still look great. I am going to use them again next season.

wrxkidid · 2007-10-08, 05:11 PM

Do you guys run them on the street too or just for AutoX?

I know Nick swaps and I am assuming Matt does but what about you Mike?

Nick Koan · 2007-10-08, 05:19 PM

Mike runs them all the time on the STi, but he doesn't drive his STi all the time.

Pat R. · 2007-10-08, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeK

AutoX is over for the year and mine still look great. I am going to use them again next season.

Over? Autocross season is just starting down here!

wrxkidid · 2007-10-08, 05:51 PM

Shush.

MPREZIV · 2007-10-08, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat R.

Over? Autocross season is just starting down here!

From experience, I'd say that wishing I could autocross for 6 months while the weather's crappy FAR outwieghs living on the surface of the F*ing SUN!!!

Pat R. · 2007-10-08, 08:00 PM

Don't exaggerate, its more like Venus than the Sun.
Where else can you use your old Hoosiers as street tires?

MikeK · 2007-10-08, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrxkidid

Do you guys run them on the street too or just for AutoX?

I know Nick swaps and I am assuming Matt does but what about you Mike?

I drive to and from stead on them, but I usually take the time to swap them for out of town events.

2007-10-02, 10:04 AM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	A few of us have been using them for autocross with rave reviews. I've got a set stacked up in my garage, but I have yet to drive on them. Hopefully MattR, MikeK, and nKoan can chime in, as they're currently racing on 'em. From what I've heard, they're better than the RE070s (stock STi tires) and the Azeniz 615's (current best bang for the buck max-performance tire) in handling, noise, and wet performance. Plus they're cheaper than the 070's too IIRC. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-10-02, 10:04 AM	#3
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Several around here, and the only knock is that they need to be scrubbed in to be sticky. Other than that, those who've tried them love 'em. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-10-02, 10:32 AM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I think it really is pretty much a wash between the RE070, RE01 and 615s. A new set of any of them will beat a moderately used set of the other. The 615s are still the best bang for the buck, but just barely since they are mail order from Salt Lake but the RE01s can be picked up locally but you pay tax. As a a side note, if they are going to be your only set of tires it's not a great time of year to be buying max performance summer tires as they will be marginal in the wet and terrible in the snow compared to an all-season on the streets. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-10-02, 10:37 AM	#6
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	I have a set of them on my Mustang. And I can't complain one bit. __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2007-10-02, 12:40 PM	#8
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, I think they are great for autocross. Just as sticky (if not stickier) than the 615s or RE070s I've used, but quieter and softer. The only thing I'm unsure about is the treadlife. Having only had them on for a few months (and only for autocrossing) I can't comment on street life, but my gut tells me they'll have a short lifespan on the street. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-02, 09:52 AM	#1
Gary Jones n00b Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: spokane Posts: 2 Car: 04 STi ain't nobody home	Does anyone have experience with a new Bridgestone tire RE 01 R ?

2007-10-02, 12:31 PM	#7
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	I autocrossed on them all year and I prefer them to the RE-070s and the Azenis 615s. After a whole season they have more than half the tread left, which is more than I can say for my previous choices. On the street, they are also very quiet compared to the other two, and recently we raced in the rain and they were amazing there too. As long as you don't ever plan on letting them see snow, I highly recommended them.

2007-10-02, 03:52 PM	#10
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I mirror what MikeK is saying anout them, and I'm noticing they are actually improving as they enter their "midway" point in tread life. I have slightly less time on them than MikeK, but the performance has only improved. They also seem to hold up to heat pretty well, but I haven;t had them on the track yet. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-10-08, 03:46 PM	#11
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	And they're on special at Tire Rack right now. __________________ Movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon.

2007-10-08, 04:17 PM	#12
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	AutoX is over for the year and mine still look great. I am going to use them again next season.

2007-10-08, 05:11 PM	#13
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	Do you guys run them on the street too or just for AutoX? I know Nick swaps and I am assuming Matt does but what about you Mike? __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-10-08, 05:19 PM	#14
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Mike runs them all the time on the STi, but he doesn't drive his STi all the time. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-08, 05:51 PM	#16
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	Shush. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-10-08, 08:00 PM	#18
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	Don't exaggerate, its more like Venus than the Sun. Where else can you use your old Hoosiers as street tires? __________________ Movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon.

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