My 04 S2000 needs some new boots, and while I am normally very conservative and stay with OEM recommended tyres. The wet grip of the Bridgestone RE050s is rubbish, and I have been reading online about the Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 - 245/40 R17 W (91)

Can any one who has made this shift advise me of whether it is worth making the move?
How do they compare to the RE050s in regards to:

Wet weather performance
Dry weather performance
Wear

I would be ever so grateful for some advice!

Many thanks

Kim

 

Suck em and see.

 

re050 are not that bad.
overpriced? yes.
i like toyo t1r a lot.

 

iagree:
Toyo T1R are cheaper and offer much better grip in both dry and wet conditions.

 

i'm looking at the following for my new wheels

uniroyal Rainsport 2
Falken 452
contisport cantact 3
goodyear eagle F1 assymetric

still making my mind up

 

Buy my brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 3's, they are better than any tyre named here so far.

 

Try the RE050A

 

they're same same to RE050.

 

I've never been a fan of bridgestones, but I have to say the RE50's do suit the car. If you're looking to replace your tyrEs, I assume it's because they're worn. But as you describe, when on their last legs they are better suited to dry days where they stay immense to the end which was less than 6K miles for me

As has been pointed out by others on here, Tyres are subjective and your preference is really down to your driving style and experience.

I've only ever had good experiences from michelins, but that was on FWD cars. Buy, try, decide is probably best. Worst case scenario, if you don't like something then throw them in the for sale section and drop a few quid in exchange for experience.

 

contisports are a better rated tyre according to tyrereviews.co.uk but to be honest theres not a lot in it.

the MPS3 is an awesome tyre and well worth the purchase at the price you have them.


i would have had them off you if they had been bigger; but they won't fit my new wheels that i get tomorrow.