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berjet
09-16-2006, 08:23 PM
Anyone know anything about these? Good, bad, etc? Do they have a specified "outside" and "inside" like the RE-090's?



sccaGTO
09-17-2006, 08:26 AM
I've looked at those. They just don't look like they have grip. They might do great, but just from what I've seen, they don't look like they offer the highest level of dry grip.
Rob@WretchedMS
09-17-2006, 08:27 AM
They are good, but I work for the company, go with the RE960AS

Tirerack has them for 175 plus shipping, and your local Firestone should be able to beat TireRack
ward42
09-17-2006, 08:33 AM
They are good, but I work for the company, go with the RE960AS

Tirerack has them for 175 plus shipping, and your local Firestone should be able to beat TireRack


How are these tires compared to the stock BFG tires in the snow and cold weather? Or how are they supposed to be at least?
Rob@WretchedMS
09-17-2006, 08:34 AM
How are these tires compared to the stock BFG tires in the snow and cold weather? Or how are they supposed to be at least?
Haven't hit the snow yet, but that should be soon enough

PS, the pricing i gave was for the 245/45/17 , sizes will vary in price.
berjet
09-17-2006, 11:46 AM
I've looked at those. They just don't look like they have grip. They might do great, but just from what I've seen, they don't look like they offer the highest level of dry grip.

They are good, but I work for the company, go with the RE960AS

I am going to get Kumho v710's for dry but I need a tire to run in the wet (autox). This is all I really care about for the tire, that and some street driving.

Wretched, what about the inside/outsde deal?
Rob@WretchedMS
09-17-2006, 12:00 PM
Sory, I thought you posted the RE050. The RE090 i know nothing about. I've heard rumors about it, but nothing first hand, so I'd hate to give comment on second hand info.

I thought you were looking for an all around tire for your car, not a comp tire.
JUNIPER9803
09-17-2006, 12:00 PM
i had them re050a 18" 140 tread wear summer tire only very soft and sticky.not cheap z rated over $200.00 each but they bite much better then the stock 17" i have on there now.and yes directional tire with different tread inside and out.
TriflowM5+M3
09-17-2006, 01:10 PM
Are you talking about hte Re050A or the Pole Position version? The P.P's are much better but honestly if you are goign to spend that kind of money on Max Performance summer tire, go with the S03's.

If you are willing to try something else, give the toyo T1r's a chance...While they didnt stick very well to start with, after some heat cycles they are pretty damn sticky with great noise and vibration characteristics. They are a bit numb but considering that I only paid 130 a tire for them, Im not goign to complain.
Rob@WretchedMS
09-17-2006, 01:16 PM
S03's are discontinued, RE960 replaced it.

the 050 Pole Position is a very good tire, while the regular 050 isn't that great.

I'm not sure is the 090 was a mistype, as i haven't gotten any info on that, but have heard rumors of a Bridgestone Comp tire, but haven't seen anything yet.
TriflowM5+M3
09-17-2006, 01:32 PM
S03's are discontinued, RE960 replaced it.

the 050 Pole Position is a very good tire, while the regular 050 isn't that great.

I'm not sure is the 090 was a mistype, as i haven't gotten any info on that, but have heard rumors of a Bridgestone Comp tire, but haven't seen anything yet.

I know that the S03's are Dis...but you can still find them on deal/special places. Sure the 960's are the updated version but the s03's are fantastic tires, if a bit on the heavy side.
berjet
09-17-2006, 01:42 PM
tirerack has the RE-050A's (non-pole) for 92 each for a 245/45/17. i think i am going to get 4 of them.
Rob@WretchedMS
09-17-2006, 01:47 PM
tirerack has the RE-050A's (non-pole) for 92 each for a 245/45/17. i think i am going to get 4 of them.

I would get something else.
TriflowM5+M3
09-17-2006, 06:22 PM
I would get something else.
+1 on that thought
berjet
09-17-2006, 07:07 PM
are you guys talking about the RE-050's or RE-050a's?? The reg 050's and 050A's are 2 totally different tires (see the reviews). Here are some of the reviews from the 050a's: http://www.tirerack.com/survey/SurveyComments.jsp? beenHere=1&next=yes&sortBy=0&wantsDescending=true

they aren't the total best for but the buck, i don't see anything better right now. just wish they made a 275/35 tire.