Which Tires - Bridgestone RE002, RE070 or Goodyear Eagle F1
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Fubar Andy
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Perfectly finecosmic_chi said:
I've just fitted the re070's today and they have shocked my. On corners where I used to slide about and didnt think it was really possible to go quicker, it gripped more than ever and felt more planted. I tried to get then to break loose but they wouldn't, think the most I managed was a slight 4 wheel slide which felt completely controlled and planted.
Can't rate these tires enough at the moment. Will just have to see how they fair in the wet.
Can't rate these tires enough at the moment. Will just have to see how they fair in the wet.
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Bit of a thread resurrection just to make some new points I came across really.
I'm once again looking at tyres as it's getting to that time and the old Eagles vs RE070 debate has sprung up in my mind. I'm currently wearing eagles all around so was tempted to try something different.
Firstly, on Camskill in 225 format the tyre prices between the two seem to be the same give or take a couple quid. Not the £25 - £30 per corner difference it used to be.
Secondly, and what shocked me the most is the listed tyre weight between the two.
Tyre weight in pounds:-
RE070 - 26.52lbs per tyre
Eagle F1 - 19lbs per tyre!
That seems quite a difference when you consider that as unsprung weight.
I read somewhere that rotational mass can be multiplied by roughly 3 to give a better indication of the effects it has on vehicle acceleration when compared to standard/unsprung/ballast weight.
So on that basis, the 7.5lb difference per corner equates 30lbs saving overall. Multiplied by 3 its roughly the equivalent to 90lbs of sprung weight or 40kg's.
That's quite some difference considering you're only making a tyre choice I thought!
I'm once again looking at tyres as it's getting to that time and the old Eagles vs RE070 debate has sprung up in my mind. I'm currently wearing eagles all around so was tempted to try something different.
Firstly, on Camskill in 225 format the tyre prices between the two seem to be the same give or take a couple quid. Not the £25 - £30 per corner difference it used to be.
Secondly, and what shocked me the most is the listed tyre weight between the two.
Tyre weight in pounds:-
RE070 - 26.52lbs per tyre
Eagle F1 - 19lbs per tyre!
That seems quite a difference when you consider that as unsprung weight.
I read somewhere that rotational mass can be multiplied by roughly 3 to give a better indication of the effects it has on vehicle acceleration when compared to standard/unsprung/ballast weight.
So on that basis, the 7.5lb difference per corner equates 30lbs saving overall. Multiplied by 3 its roughly the equivalent to 90lbs of sprung weight or 40kg's.
That's quite some difference considering you're only making a tyre choice I thought!
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I went from goodyear eagle asymmetric 2's to the re070s and the increase in grip is huge. The Goodyears are an amazing tyre and I almost bought another set but so glad I tried re070s. Camskill selling these for 79 quid delivered!!! Bargain of the century
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In dozens and dozens of reviews and opinions your's is the only one I've ever seen that is not highly impressed with the grip available from re070s. I can corner at insane speeds with perfect balance,control and feedback through the steering. I've driven on a lot of good quality high end tyres and so far these are by far my favourite. Very very grippy tyre,the majority of drivers won't trouble the limits of grip with these on public roads as the speeds required to do so on fast sweeping bends are WAY above legal speeds.dave7368 said:
