Bridgestone RE-71R roll call-inmput?
07-20-2017, 08:25 PM
#16
Three Wheelin'
I think my opinion on RE-71Rs is well known around here. It's the best street tire available today, being chased closely by new BFG Rival S 1.5. I have it on my daily driven Miata in Miami and it's fine in the rain, IMHO. I don't find it loud or uncomfortable at all, not sure what the fuss is about on this subject.
I would, however, go with 225/45 front if it's available.
I would, however, go with 225/45 front if it's available.
07-20-2017, 08:50 PM
#18
I love the Re71 for both street and track use, very grippy
they come w/ minimal tread depth, similar to what you used to get when you had new tires shaved before delivery, this will limit usability w/ standing water and w/ tread-life
here are the matched sets for use w/ 18s
they come w/ minimal tread depth, similar to what you used to get when you had new tires shaved before delivery, this will limit usability w/ standing water and w/ tread-life
here are the matched sets for use w/ 18s
07-20-2017, 11:04 PM
#19
Three Wheelin'
Ah ok, I was thinking in 18s. I'm using 235/265 and its working well for me. I'll probably try 235/275 next but figure it'll induce a little more understeer.
07-21-2017, 03:37 PM
#20
Drifting
Sounds like you've already made up your mind, but I've been running RE71Rs for a season in dry and wet (but no track) and they're outstanding. A nice grippy tire that isn't too noisy...did I mention it's grippy? I'm still not sure about wear, I've put on maybe 3K miles on them and they seem still pretty meaty... 
07-21-2017, 04:15 PM
#22
Three Wheelin'
07-22-2017, 04:43 PM
#23
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I've been using these on my Lemons racer and they are great. On the track, they wear VERY quickly though. Basically only good for one day of Lemons racing, which is 2x the wear rate of the ZIIs or Falkin Azenis.
07-22-2017, 04:45 PM
#24
they require respect in the wet.
07-23-2017, 02:22 PM
#25
Three Wheelin'
I wonder if this is heat related. After they get hot perhaps they become soft enough to wear much more quickly.
07-24-2017, 01:17 AM
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I just spent a weekend with these tires at the track. The dry grip is exceptional. Fortunately I didn't have to test the wet grip. I was expecting worse in terms of wear, but they held up well IMO after 2 days of use. I'll have them off the car again to inspect further.
RE-71's were on a LOT of cars at the DE. These and Pilot Sport Cup 2's.
RE-71's were on a LOT of cars at the DE. These and Pilot Sport Cup 2's.