Deanski

Tirerack still shows the Bridgestones on backorder. Damn!

Deanski

mdrums

I has this problem last year trying to order the Bridgstones to replace my worn out Michelin PS2's. I really wanted the Bridgestones but Tire Rack nor my dealer could deliver. Still the same issue huh?

Club997

I just ordered a set of the RE050A's for $1140 out the door from a local tire shop. They will be here in 2 days. I think I did good!!

Dr. Car

I think you did well. That's a great price for a complete set of 997 tires. 19" and including tax and install? Well done.

Deanski

Yea, same thing. They were in a few weeks ago and I didn't grab them. Now I'm looking local now for the damn things.

Deanski

Deanski

I just went to one of the large tire shops in the area. After several calls that they placed, it seems to confirm that Porsche dealerships got the last shipment and there is no ETA from Bridgestone or distributors as to when they will arrive. I guess when they feel like making them and shipping them they will.

I would check with dealers and see if they have any.

Deanski

mdrums

Yep, same issue I had last year trying to buy tires for my 997S Cab I use to have. Tire rack had nothing and no local tire shops in Tampa had nor could not get anything. Only Porsche dealers which wanted to charge a premium.

Deanski

Has ANYONE found Bridgestone tires (RE050A) for your 997 yet?

Damn things are just not easy to find, nor does anyone have a real answer.

Maybe it's time we bother Bridgestone on when we will see these tires.

I mean, come on... cheaper than PS2's almost by half and seem to do very well for those that do have them for street use.

Man this blows!!

Deanski

adfsouth

Dean.....check these out...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/235-3...m110254661593&

Deanski

Used and I do not see the "N0" stamp on these do you?

Thanks anyway.

Deanski

Vitamin_J

How many miles are you guys getting on the OEMs? How does that compare with the Bridgestones?

turbokuo

Deanski, Wheel Enhancement in Los Angeles has a ton of Bridgestones for the 997 in stock.

adfsouth

I'm pretty sure they are N rated.....you can see the load index on the rears at 102Y. If they were not N rated, Bridgestones in this size carry a load rating of 98Y. The seller noted that they are a matching set off the same car (which is a Porsche if the load rating is 102Y).

These tires are barely used and easily have over 90% tread remaining with no patches or plugs....if I needed tires, I'd verify the N rating with the seller and offer $750. No affiliation.....just trying to add value

Alstoy

I just replaced my front PS2s (235/19) after about 22k miles for about $1,100. I replaced the backs (305/19) at about 10k for about $1,300. Love the PS2s-no issues at all, but would like to try out other tires. When the stars are alligned and the front & back wear out together I plan to get a Bridgestone set, specially if I can get a price like Club997.

clutchplate

I gave up on trying to find the Bridgestones and replaced the two worn rear Pirellis yesterday. The Pirellis seem to have significantly less grip when they're new. I know these are still in "break in" but the first set was the same way until 3000 to 4000 miles. The nearly bald ones I replaced had amazing grip, I couldn't break them loose while the new ones are a little scary.