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Aug 25, 2016 | 12:58 PM

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Jah2000

Joined: Mar 2015

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From: Cali

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (Not the older "Wide Oval" version) = RE003 outside of the US.

2 generations and 10 year newer technology than the RE760 (which are RE001)

Oct 6, 2016 | 12:49 PM

#12

champion_hero

Joined: Dec 2007

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From: East Sussex

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Originally Posted by boldy2k

I have recently picked up a year 2000 S2000, love it!!
However I'm looking for a full set of tyres. I understand Bridgestone RE050 are the successor to the RE030 (which were std. fitment when new?)? However these are listed as run flats, is it ok to fit runflats?
Any other recommendations? Bridgestone Adrenalin RE002 come up highly rated too?
I'm in the UK so need an all rounder!

Thanks

Matt

As you are likely running on 16", the original tyres would have S02's (not to be confused with the S02's still around for the Boxster)
These were replaced by the RE50a's (not to be confused for the RE50's for the 17" wheels)
These have since been replaced with the RE002's

I am running the RE002's all round now and these are much better than the RE50a's were in the wet, but do seem to wear quicker. They are however actually cheaper (about £60 for the fronts, £80 for the rears per corner).

My advice, get the RE002's if you're running stock wheels still. No idea where you heard the RE30's were original spec though - as others have said, stay away from the run flats.