Any thoughts on Bridgestone RE 71Rs on a 993?
#16
Rennlist Member
![Smile](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon7.gif)
Bridgestone Porenza Pole Position SO4 tires..they are quiet and dirt cheap at the Tire Rack. They will work in the rain too. I have a set and I love them.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+S-04+Pole+Position
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Potenza+S-04+Pole+Position
#18
Burning Brakes
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Is there statistical or data-driven validity to Porsche "approved" tires, any more than perhaps Porsche approving an item like exterior paint polish?
Does VW Group have economic gain in doing specific tire approvals?
There are other brands and models not on the sacred list that function great, even better.
Fred, Portland, OR, '97 C4S
Does VW Group have economic gain in doing specific tire approvals?
There are other brands and models not on the sacred list that function great, even better.
Fred, Portland, OR, '97 C4S
#19
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
RE11's should be excellent too, I have a set of those coming from tire rack for a new set of wheels I just received.
Edited
Drove same car and same set up as with S04 tires. The only difference was the RE 11 was driven using lightweight wheels. Don't know if that makes a difference or not.
RE 11 seemed to be stiffer and give a little rougher ride, they turn faster and stop quicker
I would say the performance of the s04's are excellent but just a notch below the re 11's
The ride as comfort goes to the S04
Cannot comment on wet weather performance or noise levels
Last edited by Ron; 12-13-2015 at 10:22 AM. Reason: drove RE 11's
#20
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
why are you only interested/considering Bridgestone? while the 71R seems to be a killer tire in terms of all out performance, but there are many alternatives that can also provide what you're looking for. michelin, dunlop, yoko, etc.
Last edited by FLYT993; 12-05-2015 at 01:41 PM.