What you got, where you got them and how much.

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:21 am

tank wrote:But for $219, there are better tyres out there.

What he said. C-Drives are considered "comfort oriented" by Yokohama. S-Drives and A-Drive R1s are the performance tyres of the range.

Boags

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:44 pm

Too much IMO.

PP2s $235 fitted
RE001 $215 fitted
A-Drive R1 $215 fitted

All in 205/45R16 all prices are from a month ago at a Bob-Jane.

tank · Postby **tank** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 1:07 pm

As Boags'MX5, I highly recommend the Bridgestone RE001, especially the "Made in Japan" ones. The dry grip is awesome for a street tyre. The wet grip is decent enough. I've tested them on Eastern Creek , Oran Park and mountain runs, both wet and dry. Very impressive in the dry.

Postby **mx52nv** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 1:20 pm

CJ5,
I thought we already went through this the last time here -> clicky.

mx52nv wrote:Hi kenson,
Speak to Kerry or Graeme at Bridgestone Bentley (Tel: 9458 4586) about some Adrenalins RE001s. Tell them Les sent you. I guarantee you won't be disappointed with both the performance of the tyres or their knowledge. You might catch a glimpse of Kerry's race car or any of the race cars they set up which would be reason enough to drop by....

Current Club Prez of WA and many of the club cars have been set up by Kerry Wade. Real unassuming guy but hugely talented driver. He personally spent a lot of time getting the MX5s to handle right over the last few years (mine included).

kenson wrote:I have gone for the lighter rims and the RE001's in the 205x45 size

kenson wrote:Tyres are $220 each. I didn't shop around as I was short on time. It seems the cheapest people can get are around $199. ~$80 loss isn't too bad for the amount of time involved

sliq · Postby **sliq** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:42 am

thread revival.

has anyone here used Maxxis MA-V's? my local bob jane bloke said they are excellent value, but after reading a few reviews, they have a helluva road noise :shock:

i've had a look at the maxxis victras and they are great tyres but overkill for what i'm after - they are a notch below the RE001's.

i'm looking for something about mid street performance - in 205/45/16.

i've also been eyeing yokohama c drives - they are a good bet.

any suggestions?

corners · Postby **corners** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:48 am

You could try the BF Goodrich G-force sports...

sliq · Postby **sliq** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:56 am

what's the going price for the goodriches jcs?

corners · Postby **corners** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:58 am

From memory I paid $120 per corner fitted and balanced for 14s

philz · Postby **philz** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:21 am

Get Bridgestone Re001, probably the best bang for buck street tyre.

sliq · Postby **sliq** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:07 pm

jcs86 wrote:From memory I paid $120 per corner fitted and balanced for 14s

just got quoted 242 - 257 for these in 205/45/16

philz · Postby **philz** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 12:15 pm

How much are u getting quoted for 205/45/r16, also Bridgstone re001 in 205/45 and 205/50 aren't Australian made, so you won't have the problems which are faced by some other people.