RE001 review

[bensale]

but once you go so far with the pressures you will have trouble with even tyre wear

You are more likely to increase wear due to a lack of pressure. I believe that anything up to 48psi on most tyres is safe and wont result in increased wear in the centre of the tyre.

I have my turanza's @ 40psi at the moment, it feels a touch too high. I found 38psi front 36 rear to felt the best. And I am wearing the shoulders slightly more than the centres, but I think this is due to the alignment specs.

[Caffeine]

Close to 10000km on these tyres now, they feel great!

Lots of grip, and when they do let get, it's very smooth and predictable, more so than any other tyre I've every dríven on

Wet grip is great too.

I have a nail in the right rear, but it's not losing pressure so I'll keep an eye on it and get it fixed if it causes any problems.

[Craig]

Lots of grip, and when they do let get, it's very smooth and predictable, more so than any other tyre I've every dríven on Wet grip is great too.

Yes I'm quite impressed with mine too, for all the same reasons!

[Caffeine]

Well, I replaced the RE001's with another set of RE001's (still made in Japan)

They lasted just on 50000km, which is very acceptable. They weren't even down to the wear markers but were getting a bit skatey in the wet. Dry grip was still very good.

Second set cost me $218 a corner, no free radios this time either

Worst part is I haven't dríven on the new tyres yet, I managed to tear 5 ligaments in my clutch foot, and as such won't be able to drive for 4 to 6 weeks!

[sliq]

was that mostly highway driving caff?

[Caffeine]

was that mostly highway driving caff?

Mostly commuting to & from work. Not much country / highway except 1 trip to broken hill

[lo0se3r]

where do you find re001 that is made from japan?
I am looking for 14', cheap wheels FTW!!! =P

[broady]

where do you find re001 that is made from japan?
I am looking for 14', cheap wheels FTW!!! =P

you won't find japanese 14" RE001 in australia.

http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/tre ... nalin.aspx

click "sizes for this pattern" -- it tells you if they're made in australia.

[lo0se3r]

yeah, broady, but i heard that they area closing down the bridgestone plant in australia.
So, correct me if i am wrong, bridgestone tyre will come from japan.

if not, how do you find japanese made re001?
Any shops sells it?