Has anyone used these new bridgestone tyres ?

[pommehogster]

I was just looking at Bridgestone's website and saw the "new" potenza S001 and wondered if anyone has got them and if there is much difference to the RE050 ?
http://www.bridgestone.eu/tyres/car-4x4-and-van/su...
Theres a link to a video with Vicki butler Henderson, they are saying that they are fitted as standard to the 458 the rs5 and Astons own Rapid.

[JaseB]

No, probably won't either as they don't come in the standard sizes, however I was reading the brake upgrade thread and there was mention of Bridgestone R11s, they look well saucy!! Soz, bit OT...

[EpsomJames]

JaseB said:

No, probably won't either as they don't come in the standard sizes, however I was reading the brake upgrade thread and there was mention of Bridgestone R11s, they look well saucy!! Soz, bit OT...

The RE-11 (not the S though which is a semi-slick) do look a tempting replacement. The RE-050s have not impressed me much on my two forays on track either.

Assuming you can find a supplier that is.

Edited by EpsomJames on Wednesday 21st March 10:50

[Lunablack]

Mmmm.... Can a tyre look saucy

Me thinks you need to get out more

[pommehogster]

I being crap, I cant find anyrhing about the 11's could you send a link so can see.
Thanks.

[EpsomJames]

http://www.bridgestonetire.com/productdetails/Tire...

It looks like you can purchase them through this import company:

http://www.nengun.com/bridgestone/potenza-re-11

How does price compare to the RE-050's?

[pommehogster]

Yup them 11's do look good. just wonder how hard they are to get.

[JaseB]

Lunablack said:

Mmmm.... Can a tyre look saucy

Me thinks you need to get out more

Ooh no, I quite like a nice tyre, where's the rubs thighs smilie...

[GTDB7]

Check out the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta

Apparently tested on an Aston during development.

I have a set on the rear and by far they are the best tyres I have ever worn on my GT.