Finally I feel like a proper autocrosser!

[Cardude99]

Finally got some new shoes for race weekends. Didn't expect to do this yet but Discount Tire had 15% off and I just couldn't ignore this deal. Went with re71's in 265.40r19. surprisingly the 265's were cheaper than the 255's and 275's. Threw them on my stock wheels and hoping for some great results on Saturday. Thank God for the rebates because they will cover most of the cost of my tool purchases at harbor freight last night lol. Hopefully my current tires will now last a lot longer, cause I don't want to buy tires for another year lol.

Also yes I know, my garage is a disaster, that's my next project to tackle. Thank God I have 3 more lol

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[NightmareMoon]

Congrats!! You’re going to love them. I just mounted my 7th set.

 

[Vicr]

Other than cost, what advantages do these have over Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's?

 

[EFI]

Other than cost, what advantages do these have over Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's?

They are much grippier so it helps with cornering speed and braking.

 

[kz]

Other than cost, what advantages do these have over Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's?

Better grip basically and that's it. And they're louder, wear quicker and are much worse in the wet than PS4S. Sound great, doesn't it ? ;-)

 

[NightmareMoon]

Better grip basically and that's it. And they're louder, wear quicker and are much worse in the wet than PS4S. Sound great, doesn't it ? ;-)

RE71Rs fantastic grip, good feel at the limit. Nice stiff sidewall for better response than nearly all other street tires including 200tw tires. They're actually quite good in the wet too, just not as good in cold+wet or standing water. If its warm and damp they're as good or better than MP4S, IMHO.

 

[BmacIL]

Nice!! I remember my first time too...

 

[Decosse]

Looking good! I used Bridgestone Potenzas when I autocrossed my Pontiac Firebird 100 years ago (ok-30 ish) 1989-91, liked them a lot. I hadn't autocrossed in 30 years or driven a stick in 20, but hopped into a friends SSM Miata last weekend. What a hoot! I sucked, but gained 11 seconds from first run to last. It's addictive. Have fun, wish you clean runs!

 

[kz]

RE71Rs fantastic grip, good feel at the limit. Nice stiff sidewall for better response than nearly all other street tires including 200tw tires. They're actually quite good in the wet too, just not as good in cold+wet or standing water. If its warm and damp they're as good or better than MP4S, IMHO.

I'm little familiar, went through whole bunch of sets ;-)
At Toledo Pro last year (profile pic) - some people (not me - LOL) put insanely fast times in damp (not standing water) and not cold conditions on MP4S vs. REs.... I"ve driven one heat on Bridgestones and other two on MP4S - Bridgestones were not even remotely close to them in the wet. Light years away in predictability.

 

[SteveW]

I'm little familiar, went through whole bunch of sets ;-)
At Toledo Pro last year (profile pic) - some people (not me - LOL) put insanely fast times in damp (not standing water) and not cold conditions on MP4S vs. REs.... I"ve driven one heat on Bridgestones and other two on MP4S - Bridgestones were not even remotely close to them in the wet. Light years away in predictability.

To better understand what your situation was, what was the temp that day at Toledo? I could imagine if it was cool and wet that the Stones would have trouble.

 

[kz]

To better understand what your situation was, what was the temp that day at Toledo? I could imagine if it was cool and wet that the Stones would have trouble.

Per Accuweather - 68F. Don't remember it being cold but I may have different take on this as our locals here in early April and late October can be really cold.

 

[SteveW]

Per Accuweather - 68F. Don't remember it being cold but I may have different take on this as our locals here in early April and late October can be really cold.

Thanks, that's good info!

It definitely makes a difference using tires where the compound 'activates' in the conditions you are running.

 

[Cardude99]

Better grip basically and that's it. And they're louder, wear quicker and are much worse in the wet than PS4S. Sound great, doesn't it ? ;-)

Surprisingly these are not louder than my Continentals lol. Idk how that's possible but yo me there was no difference. However I agree they are substantially louder than Michelins

 

[Cardude99]

Nice!! I remember my first time too...

Lol. I can't believe how sticky these are. It's like rolling on glue sticks

 

[BmacIL]

Lol. I can't believe how sticky these are. It's like rolling on glue sticks

The first run on course you'll be laughing.

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