Choice of RF tyre?
05-19-2005, 03:51 AM
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Just been researching tyres and I've concluded that there's only one choice (assuming I stay with RF)?
I have 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 and only the Dunlop SP Sport DSST has those sizes...?
Without the staggers I would have the choice of Bridgestone and Goodyear too!? :'( I had fancied getting the Bridgestones following the sentiment on this board...
I have 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 and only the Dunlop SP Sport DSST has those sizes...?
Without the staggers I would have the choice of Bridgestone and Goodyear too!? :'( I had fancied getting the Bridgestones following the sentiment on this board...
05-19-2005, 04:02 AM
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My car came with Bridgestones. No problem so far.
Also before I had an quite powerfull Audi with race suspension, sprinks, lower, just brutal driving performace (it did almost turn 90? on one spot at high speeds
and also got Bridgestones Potenza. As I have talked to my friends in the tire shop and have red all the magazines possible the Bridgestone potenza seems to be the best. Also wins all the tests and supplies F1 race cars too
Also before I had an quite powerfull Audi with race suspension, sprinks, lower, just brutal driving performace (it did almost turn 90? on one spot at high speeds
and also got Bridgestones Potenza. As I have talked to my friends in the tire shop and have red all the magazines possible the Bridgestone potenza seems to be the best. Also wins all the tests and supplies F1 race cars too
05-19-2005, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' date='May 19 2005, 05:51 AM
Just been researching tyres and I've concluded that there's only one choice (assuming I stay with RF)?
I have 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 and only the Dunlop SP Sport DSST has those sizes...??
Without the staggers I would have the choice of Bridgestone and Goodyear too!?? :'(? I had fancied getting the Bridgestones following the sentiment on this board...
I have 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 and only the Dunlop SP Sport DSST has those sizes...??
Without the staggers I would have the choice of Bridgestone and Goodyear too!?? :'(? I had fancied getting the Bridgestones following the sentiment on this board...
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Bridgestone Protenza RE050A
245/40 WR18 93W SL RunFlat
UTQG 140 A A
Max Load 1433 lbs.
Max PSI 51 psi
Tread Depth 11/32"
Tire weight 31 lbs.
Rim Width Range 8-9.5"
Meas Rim Width 8.5"
Section Width 9.7"
Overall Dia 25.7"
Revs Per Mile 811
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Bridgestone Protenza RE050A
275/40 WR18 99W SL RunFlat
UTQG 140 A A
Max Load 1709 lbs.
Max PSI 51 psi
Tread Depth 11/32"
Tire weight 33 lbs.
Rim Range 9-11"
Meas Rim Width 9.5"
Section Width 10.8"
Overall Dia 26.8"
Revs Per Mile 777
05-19-2005, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' date='May 19 2005, 07:51 AM
Just been researching tyres and I've concluded that there's only one choice (assuming I stay with RF)?
I have 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 and only the Dunlop SP Sport DSST has those sizes...??
Without the staggers I would have the choice of Bridgestone and Goodyear too!?? :'(? I had fancied getting the Bridgestones following the sentiment on this board...
I have 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 and only the Dunlop SP Sport DSST has those sizes...??
Without the staggers I would have the choice of Bridgestone and Goodyear too!?? :'(? I had fancied getting the Bridgestones following the sentiment on this board...
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recommended.
Or for a killer non RFT tire go with Michelin Pilot Sport 2's.
05-19-2005, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by cobradav' date='May 19 2005, 12:19 PM
[quote name='colejl' date='May 19 2005, 05:51 AM']Just been researching tyres and I've concluded that there's only one choice (assuming I stay with RF)?
I have 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 and only the Dunlop SP Sport DSST has those sizes...???
Without the staggers I would have the choice of Bridgestone and Goodyear too!?? :'(?? I had fancied getting the Bridgestones following the sentiment on this board...
I have 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 and only the Dunlop SP Sport DSST has those sizes...???
Without the staggers I would have the choice of Bridgestone and Goodyear too!?? :'(?? I had fancied getting the Bridgestones following the sentiment on this board...
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245/40 WR18 93W SL RunFlat
275/40 WR18 99W SL RunFlat
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Need to be 275/35 really...
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I changed from the Bridgestone Protenza to Goodyear F1 Supercar. The F1s -so far- supply a great ride, grip the road like glue and seem to be not as loud on our awful 
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05-19-2005, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by colejl' date='May 19 2005, 07:09 AM
[quote name='cobradav' date='May 19 2005, 12:19 PM'][quote name='colejl' date='May 19 2005, 05:51 AM']Just been researching tyres and I've concluded that there's only one choice (assuming I stay with RF)?
I have 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 and only the Dunlop SP Sport DSST has those sizes...???
Without the staggers I would have the choice of Bridgestone and Goodyear too!?? :'(?? I had fancied getting the Bridgestones following the sentiment on this board...
I have 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 and only the Dunlop SP Sport DSST has those sizes...???
Without the staggers I would have the choice of Bridgestone and Goodyear too!?? :'(?? I had fancied getting the Bridgestones following the sentiment on this board...
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245/40 WR18 93W SL RunFlat
275/40 WR18 99W SL RunFlat
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Need to be 275/35 really...
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[/quote]Ah... that changes the picture. no runflat in that size that I can tell. Closest is a 255/35/WR18. Bummer
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