Bridgestone S02 Vs the Newer RE050
11-21-2006, 05:52 AM
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Bridgestone S02 Vs the Newer RE050
Has anyone used both the S02s and the RE050 tyres?
And if so would you say that the RE050s are any better in the wet?
Coz.
The ONLY tyres I can get for the Vette that are run-flat and fit the rears are, Goodyears, which are next to impossible to get in this country, OR Bridgestone RE050s. (275/40/R18)
I'm just a bit dubious because I always considered the Bridgestone S02s to be crap in the wet. Just wondered if the same was true of the rest of the range?
Tanx.
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Yes, there are several options for NON-runflat. I may still decide to go that way.
And if so would you say that the RE050s are any better in the wet?
Coz.
The ONLY tyres I can get for the Vette that are run-flat and fit the rears are, Goodyears, which are next to impossible to get in this country, OR Bridgestone RE050s. (275/40/R18)
I'm just a bit dubious because I always considered the Bridgestone S02s to be crap in the wet. Just wondered if the same was true of the rest of the range?
Tanx.
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Yes, there are several options for NON-runflat. I may still decide to go that way.
11-21-2006, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by StevenM,Nov 21 2006, 02:56 PM
MT has always said that the RE050s were a big improvement over the S02s.
Be sure you're comparing like with like though, Chris. As with the S02, the RE050 on the 04+ is an S2000 specific derivative (MZ, from memory) so it may very well perform quite differently from whatever type is being suggested for the 'Vette.
Since you mention them being run flats, I'd assume they must be a different variant so may handle entirely differently to the S2000 OEM rubber.
11-21-2006, 06:05 AM
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Everything I've heard suggests the RE050's are a big improvement.
Certainly, I've not had any brown trouser moments in the wet other than when it has been provoked!
Certainly, I've not had any brown trouser moments in the wet other than when it has been provoked!
11-21-2006, 06:12 AM
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I had S02's and am now on RE050's after buying some OEM 17's. I would say the RE050's are better in the wet but not massively so. I found if the back breaks away with the RE050's it's a bit less violent, but that's it really.
with LL - Event Mobile Tyres put the wrong derivative of the RE050 on my 'S' earlier this year - the handling was completely different (and messed up!)
11-21-2006, 06:38 AM
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Cheers guys.
The real thing that's puting me off is the little note on tirerack.com's website stating. "summer tires" and "These tires are not intended to be driven in snow"
The real thing that's puting me off is the little note on tirerack.com's website stating. "summer tires" and "These tires are not intended to be driven in snow"
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I have had both S02's (40k) and RE050's (8.5k).
The RE050's are much better in the wet / standing water but still prove slippy in the cold / damp conditions.
I much prefer the RE050's and I have not noticed any less performance in the dry when hot.
A bit OT, but I do feel there is much more roll in the 06 than in my 03 and the 06 car does 'feel' like it could lose traction earlier, but I think that this is because of two reasons:
1) more suspension roll
2) number handling / feedback (I think I liked the bumpsteer!)
The RE050's are much better in the wet / standing water but still prove slippy in the cold / damp conditions.
I much prefer the RE050's and I have not noticed any less performance in the dry when hot.
A bit OT, but I do feel there is much more roll in the 06 than in my 03 and the 06 car does 'feel' like it could lose traction earlier, but I think that this is because of two reasons:
1) more suspension roll
2) number handling / feedback (I think I liked the bumpsteer!)