Bridgestone RE - 71r Review
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Bridgestone RE - 71r Review
Here's the link to a new review on the Potenza RE-71r. http://www.cnet.com/...rformance-tire/
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Here's the link to a new review on the Potenza RE-71r. http://www.cnet.com/...rformance-tire/
Of the two Potenzas, either would be an excellent upgrade over the stock rubber, but I would lean towards the less expensive, less hardcore S-04 Pole Position if this were my personal weekend autocrosser. The tire feels like a better match for my personal driving style and the tail-happy character that makes the FR-S so loveable. When it comes to fun, there can be a such thing as too much grip.
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The only way that quote makes sense is if he didn't literally mean autocross. Like if he meant backroad weapon, or weekend warrior, etc. Maybe he meant to use a different term instead of autocross, in which case the rest of the quote would actually have some value.
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Mine were installed today, replacing the original RE050 Bridgestones that came on the car in January 2004. I was expecting a hard ride and tire noise.
I drove with the top down. At first I was surprised by the ride. I'd describe it as plush. What I'd expect on an S-class. I was so surprised a picked a road I knew to bumpy (but no potholes). It soaked them up. You could feel some, but not others. Very smooth.
Noise? I was listening for noise. I have the stock exhaust and virtually never play the radio. I couldn't hear them. I could hear the exhaust. But not the tires. I didn't try a concrete road though.
It was in the mid 80s today. I didn't see or hear rocks and pebbles. My A008r Yokohamas (29 years ago) kicked them and was covered with them. Maybe if I take a longer drive.
So far impressed and confused.
I drove with the top down. At first I was surprised by the ride. I'd describe it as plush. What I'd expect on an S-class. I was so surprised a picked a road I knew to bumpy (but no potholes). It soaked them up. You could feel some, but not others. Very smooth.
Noise? I was listening for noise. I have the stock exhaust and virtually never play the radio. I couldn't hear them. I could hear the exhaust. But not the tires. I didn't try a concrete road though.
It was in the mid 80s today. I didn't see or hear rocks and pebbles. My A008r Yokohamas (29 years ago) kicked them and was covered with them. Maybe if I take a longer drive.
So far impressed and confused.