Yokohama AD08 or Bridgestone RE070

[Crazylegs]

The 070's don't seem to be getting a good review in the wet, are they ok in the wet those that have them?

 

[chrex]

Thing is, any tyre that is amazing in the dry, won't work brilliantly in the wet because of the compounds. Plus, there is that much crap on our roads - oil, diesel and other contaminates that it's not worth hooning it about. The 070's provide enough positive feel in the wet at normal speeds for you to be comfortable with them. Stopping distances seem to be good too from what i've found when 'testing' them.

 

[Crazylegs]

Nice one mate cheers for that.

 

[Mebz]

I've been watching this thread with keen interest but in the end ordered some Goodyear eagle F1 assym 2.

Went with the F1's because of their all weather performance plus I've only just bought the car so want to familiarise myself with it before going for some more extreme tyres.

 

[tricker_luke]

There is the new ad08r coming out the start of September. The tyre looks the same but different compounds so it works better and sooner, also some other fancy benefits too.
I've got a set ordered but got to wait another 3 weeks, 6 weeks total!

 

[maxvr6]

There is the new ad08r coming out the start of September. The tyre looks the same but different compounds so it works better and sooner, also some other fancy benefits too.
I've got a set ordered but got to wait another 3 weeks, 6 weeks total!

Where did you order them from mate, been looking and couldn't find any suppliers. Ended up just going for normal AD08's which will probably last me a year but good to know for future reference

 

[tricker_luke]

Racepartshop, but all stockists will be getting the new ad08r from Sept onwards as stock is shipped over

 

[Altecians]

It'll be very interesting to see the treadwear of the Rs compared to the regular ad08s. Got to wonder if they are just trying to phase out the originals or just offer a more extreme version. If it is the latter I cant imagine its going to have as much longevity as the originals.

I was just reading the Mugen build thread in the gallery and noticed Si the builder was using these : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/141027475106?lpid=83&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=83&ff19=0 ....Syron Street race.

The price is quite abit lower than the competition but the tread pattern looks pretty agressive. Not familiar with Syron but I remember finding the Toyo R1Rs for a steal of a price before they became super popular and expensive! Anyone familiar with them? Sorry if i've deviated from topic here!

 

[chrex]

The outer shoulder looks the business but i've got a feeling the tyre will feel like recycled milk bottles. Not sure i'd trust the engineering of the tyre if i'm honest - especially when Bridgestone are only £15 more...

 

[Mebz]

There's quite a few guys running the syrons on Civinfo on their FN2's and rate them very highly.

Might be worth a look on there for some reviews if you are thinking of buying.

 

[donkeykong]

just got ad08, damn they grip good...i wonder how they are in the wet since they are rated so good also.
went on zandvoort circuit for a few rounds last friday, didnt drive extreme cause i was too scared to go off

 

[mike.williams]

Theres a video comparison of the ad08 vs new ad08r on youtube

http://youtu.be/pXBux6psPac

Think thats the correct one

 

[tricker_luke]

Can't wait for mine to arrive now, I've been running the ad08s and they are very good in the dry, and pretty good in the wet. The new ad08r should be even better.

 

[donkeykong]

Hehe just got my ad08 only 500 miles on it haha

 

[Crazylegs]

Does anyone know of anywhere else where I can get the AD08's for cheap bar Camskill?

I keep checking on their website and they were £146 a tyre but have now come down to £115 however they're still not in stock, they haven't had any in stock for pretty much the entire month and I'd prefer these to the Bridgestones.

 

[tricker_luke]

You will struggle to find them anywhere now. They have pretty much sold all stock to make way for the new design, and I have been told first shipment should be 5th September, dependant on schedules etc.

I bought mine from http://www.racepartshop.com/parts/tyres/yokohama-ad08-fast-road-trackday-tyre-2540.html

I've been waiting about 5 weeks so I hope I get them on that first shipment!

 

[Crazylegs]

Cheers buddy, ah bollocks. Looks like it will be the Bridgestones then.

Will check that link out now, nice one mate!

 

[tricker_luke]

Or wait a couple of weeks and see if the stock levels are decent when they get shipped over.

 

[scottr89]

Hi Guys,

Said id revive this old thread since I have a question.

My car is lowered 50mm and currently running 215's, If i stick on some 225 RE070's will I have rubbing issues??

 

[CaLi]

Hi Guys,

Said id revive this old thread since I have a question.

My car is lowered 50mm and currently running 215's, If i stick on some 225 RE070's will I have rubbing issues??

oem wheels?