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MiVR4TT · 02-15-2007, 02:23 PM

Ok well two ppl said the Toyo's are junk so they are out. Right now I am leaning towards the Bridgestones...any advice?

Jeremy C · 02-15-2007, 03:28 PM

I can tell you personally the Toyo's are garbage. Gate has them on his Focus and they suck, bad. Compared to the ContiSports that I have on mine there is definitely a difference in sound level, traction, and cornering abilty.

The Nitto's that people are recommending are quite nice, OTOH. those and the Bridgestones are both real nice tires.

lawdogg · 02-16-2007, 06:00 AM

I know I'm not on GI, so I don't see why he didn't see my Nitto comments ...

MiVR4TT · 02-16-2007, 06:18 AM

I saw them lawdog, I haven't had a chance to research those yet. I will take them into consideration. Right now though I am leaning towards the Bridgestones.

Thanks

lawdogg · 02-16-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MiVR4TT

I saw them lawdog, I haven't had a chance to research those yet. I will take them into consideration. Right now though I am leaning towards the Bridgestones.

Thanks

Sorry to seem pushy - never looked into those Bridgestones, maybe I should do some research. Funny because I just finished designing a rotary valve for the Bridgestone plant in DesMoines ... I should ask their sales guy for a set!

haha

Jeremy C · 02-16-2007, 08:54 AM

Those RE050's are currently some of the highest ranked tires in their group. They replaced the S-03's last year as Bridgestone's flagship tire. Very, very nice rubber.

3000hybrid · 02-16-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lawdogg

245/40/18 Nitto NT555 is what I run. $135/pop on www.discounttiredirect.com w/ free shipping.

Can beat it for the price, imo.

I agree- I run Nitto NT555 also, they are great. I am actually buying NT555R today for the front. I have 245/45/r17's. You can't beat the price and grip of the Nittos.

MiVR4TT · 02-16-2007, 01:59 PM

Crap and I was just about set on the Perrelli's now you have me rethinking the RE050's. Here is the thing though. I have been told that Bridgestone's are a rather loud tire. Is this true?

Jason

Jeremy C · 02-16-2007, 02:01 PM

I can't tell you specifically if the RE050 is loud, but the tread pattern looks a lot like my ContiSports, which are very quiet imho.

Daetlus · 02-16-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lawdogg

I know I'm not on GI, so I don't see why he didn't see my Nitto comments ...

He'd dare not proach on your wisdom for fear infecting it.

02-15-2007, 02:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
MiVR4TT Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southeastern Michigan Drives: 1992 Pearl VR4 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Tire Recommendations Ok well two ppl said the Toyo's are junk so they are out. Right now I am leaning towards the Bridgestones...any advice? __________________

02-15-2007, 03:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jeremy C Hitokiri Battousai Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Detroit Drives: A car that runs Trader Rating: (47)	Re: Tire Recommendations I can tell you personally the Toyo's are garbage. Gate has them on his Focus and they suck, bad. Compared to the ContiSports that I have on mine there is definitely a difference in sound level, traction, and cornering abilty. The Nitto's that people are recommending are quite nice, OTOH. those and the Bridgestones are both real nice tires. __________________ 3STech.org - Because everyone can't be winners. Off topic and work safe

02-16-2007, 06:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
lawdogg Here for the tuna. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Williamsport, PA Drives: The Speed Limit Trader Rating: (65)	Re: Tire Recommendations I know I'm not on GI, so I don't see why he didn't see my Nitto comments ... __________________ 94 VR-4: 11.8 @ 116, 17psi, pump, 13Ts

02-16-2007, 06:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
MiVR4TT Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southeastern Michigan Drives: 1992 Pearl VR4 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Tire Recommendations I saw them lawdog, I haven't had a chance to research those yet. I will take them into consideration. Right now though I am leaning towards the Bridgestones. Thanks

02-16-2007, 08:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jeremy C Hitokiri Battousai Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Detroit Drives: A car that runs Trader Rating: (47)	Re: Tire Recommendations Those RE050's are currently some of the highest ranked tires in their group. They replaced the S-03's last year as Bridgestone's flagship tire. Very, very nice rubber.

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02-16-2007, 01:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
MiVR4TT Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southeastern Michigan Drives: 1992 Pearl VR4 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Tire Recommendations Crap and I was just about set on the Perrelli's now you have me rethinking the RE050's. Here is the thing though. I have been told that Bridgestone's are a rather loud tire. Is this true? Jason

02-16-2007, 02:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jeremy C Hitokiri Battousai Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Detroit Drives: A car that runs Trader Rating: (47)	Re: Tire Recommendations I can't tell you specifically if the RE050 is loud, but the tread pattern looks a lot like my ContiSports, which are very quiet imho.