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Bridgestone RE070

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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 02:49 AM
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Just wondering if anyone knows where to obtain Bridgestone Re070's in a 245/40 R17 in the uk?

Finding it hard to get that size...
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 03:19 AM
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Bridgestone do not officially import RE070s to the UK in that size.

The only way to get some is to buy direct from Japan or the US (Tirerack ship to the UK) or to get one of the JDM parts importers (such as Touge Distribution) to do it for you.

Either way will not be cheap, around £300-400 per tyre once tax, VAT and shipping are included.

Chris.
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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What is the RE070? Isn't it the CR tyre?
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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The RE070 is fitted as OEM equipment to a few cars.

IIRC it was originally developed for the NA2 NSX-R.

Other cars it has been fitted to in various sizes and versions is the FD2 CTR, Mugen RR, R35 GT-R, various Subarus and the S2000 CR.

There are probably others.

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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisr111
Bridgestone do not officially import RE070s to the UK in that size.

The only way to get some is to buy direct from Japan or the US (Tirerack ship to the UK) or to get one of the JDM parts importers (such as Touge Distribution) to do it for you.

Either way will not be cheap, around £300-400 per tyre once tax, VAT and shipping are included.

Chris.

Alternative plan so....
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