Bridgestone S001. run flat or normal
11-25-2015, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RattyS2k
Thanks guys, it feels more like alignment is slightly out. When changing gear on hard acceleration the car squirms a little when you lift off.
11-26-2015, 12:54 AM
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Have you checked they're on the right way round?
I thought they were great tyres when paired with RE002 on the front.
11-29-2015, 01:49 AM
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Also might be worth considering the time of year. I think I'm right in saying the S001 is classed as a "summer tyre" so obviously won't perform at its best when it's colder and damp/greasy. just a thought...
12-09-2015, 05:16 AM
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Ratty, also check to see if the tyres were manufactured in the same plant and made within a month or two apart, slight differences like this can have that affect.
It's an annoying feeling, I changed tyres and it all went away.
It's an annoying feeling, I changed tyres and it all went away.
12-09-2015, 07:14 AM
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Good thinking Ratman. Always wanted to say that :-D
12-09-2015, 07:23 AM
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Run Flat tires are heavier than normal tires, as they are reinforced in the sidewall.
They also tend to wear out faster than normal tires, as the tire compound is softer to compensate for the harsness of the RFT's sidewall reinforcements.
And i'm pretty sure they're more costly as well..
I wouldn't use them unless the car came with RFT's from the factory.
They also tend to wear out faster than normal tires, as the tire compound is softer to compensate for the harsness of the RFT's sidewall reinforcements.
And i'm pretty sure they're more costly as well..
I wouldn't use them unless the car came with RFT's from the factory.
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