Bridgestone tires - thumbs up !

[GTED]

At what pressures are you guys inflating your Bridgestones for typical street use?

I just put them on Friday and told the installer to stay with 32psi. i'd be interested to know as well, if people are using different pressure.

 

[KJRGT]

I put Bridgestones on right before the Rally and between the drive there and back and the two driving events I put 3,800 miles on them. I ran 32 front and rear while driving the highways and 30 front/28 rear at the Texas World Speedway and loved them (compared to OE Goodyears).

When I got home I saw the center of the rear tires were worn a bit more than the sides, so I dropped the rears to 30 for street and highway use.

Yesterday I went to a track day at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana and as the temps were much cooler than Texas World Speedway, I started with 32 front and rear. After a few laps on the initial session, I picked up the pace and the Bridgestones were not working like in Texas. Before I went out on the second session I dropped the pressure to 30 and 28 and was back to the good traction I had in Texas.

Granted we all have different driving styles and "seat of the pants" feel for our cars, but that's what seems to work for me.

 

[PL510*Jeff]

I put Bridgestones on right before the Rally and between the drive there and back and the two driving events I put 3,800 miles on them. I ran 32 front and rear while driving the highways and 30 front/28 rear at the Texas World Speedway and loved them (compared to OE Goodyears).

When I got home I saw the center of the rear tires were worn a bit more than the sides, so I dropped the rears to 30 for street and highway use.

Yesterday I went to a track day at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana and as the temps were much cooler than Texas World Speedway, I started with 32 front and rear. After a few laps on the initial session, I picked up the pace and the Bridgestones were not working like in Texas. Before I went out on the second session I dropped the pressure to 30 and 28 and was back to the good traction I had in Texas.

Granted we all have different driving styles and "seat of the pants" feel for our cars, but that's what seems to work for me.

Kevin - what pressure did you see right after coming off the track?

 

[roketman]

Hoosier,hoosier

 

[KJRGT]

Kevin - what pressure did you see right after coming off the track?

Jeff, I had 41 front and 38 rear after the first session and did not check after that.

 

[KJRGT]

Hoosier,hoosier

I know, I know....I just need to cough up the $$$ for another set of wheels and the Hoosiers...:bored

 

[ViperJoe]

Hum ..... studying tire specs. The Bridgestones that many have used up front are each 2 to 3 lb. heavier than stock 26 lb. GY's (and that's a ton). Rear tires are the same at 34 lb. I need to rethink the entire issue.

 

[GTED]

4 to 6 lbs more at the front makes a perfect 50/50 weight distribution....:biggrin

 

[metalman]

Here is a copy of my invoice from Tire Rack from when I ordered my tires that Kendall installed.


Qty
Size and Description
Availability
Price Each
Total Price

2 345/35R-19 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Scuderia In Stock $375.00 $750.00
1 BS/FS Warranty Packet In Stock N/C N/C
1 Tire registration card -retail In Stock N/C N/C
2 265/40ZR-18 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A N1 (Porsche) XL In Stock $290.00 $580.00
1 BS/FS Warranty Packet In Stock N/C N/C
1 Tire registration card -retail In Stock N/C N/C

I know that it is important that you specify the Porsche N1 tires for the front. There are two kinds in that size and it makes a difference if you get it wrong. :cheers

What is the difference between the N1 and N0 265 Potenza fronts?

 

[shelbyelite]

What is the difference between the N1 and N0 265 Potenza fronts?

Nothing you would ever notice. You could put them side by side and not tell a difference. Really only pertains to porsche cars....