Bridgestone Replacements

[jims2]

Apologies if this has been discussed before
i can't seem to get a topic search.

Anyone changed from Bridgestones to either
Pirelli P6000 or Toyo R610's and how did you
find they compared ?

Jim

[WildfireS3]

Haven't changed but I do drive on the P6000, can say they're pretty good both in the wet and the dry. Nothing outstanding, nice and solid.

[Tripps]

Aagain can't say exactly, but I drive Pirelli P7000s on my Celica. I'd say they are well-around in all weather, but exceptional in none.

Compared to the S02s I had previously the Pirellis pale in comparison, so I'll be switching to SO3s.

I'm very impressed with the Bridgestone RE720s I have on my S, on track, road and wet, so will be keeping to those (and the speed-hump avoiding 60 profile) for now.

What are your reasons for moving away from Bridgestone?

[mowog]

I've been running RE720's without a problem. I'll probably stick with them. Got them at a good price £62 each + vat fitted & balanced.

Darren

[Tripps]

mowog said:

I've been running RE720's without a problem. I'll probably stick with them. Got them at a good price £62 each + vat fitted & balanced.

Mowog,

Where was this from, best prices I've found so far is £77, mind you even at that you can't complain.

[Podie]

I'm running RE720's on mine... very happy with wet and dry grip.

[jims2]

Thanks guys, just wondered if the Pirelli or
Toyo's were any better than the Bridgestones
before i committed myself.

Jim

[Tripps]

Just wondering about the Toyos...

A lot of people are fitting Proxies on the newer cars (Chimaera and beyodn), especially as SO2s are as scarce as hen's teeth, but would these suit the S?

The way I see it on the S the tyres are a big part of the ride and handling due to the high profile, and perhaps changing manufacturer would create quite a change in handling..

I could of cause be musing in an insane manner though.

[shnozz]

I ran SO2s and switched to RE720's as I wanted to revert to the original 60 profile. IMHO they were a superior tyre to the SO2 in both the wet and the dry. Only problem with them is that you cant put them on the V8S as they are only V rated. Apparently you can still find RE71s on a Z rating if you look hard enough.