wet and cold weather performance might not be that great on that tire. might want to research that.

 

Don't forget I'm currently rocking Toyo RA1s big A

 

They see to be very good from the two reviews I've read. There aren't many out there yet as they were released only this month.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188261
http://forums.evolutionm.net/motor-s...lass-tire.html

 

Thanks Ryan, that bimmer link has a lot of good info. Appears that they might actually be decent in the occasional rainstorm......

 

Re: NT-05 tread design:

I would still be careful with this tire in heavy rain or hydroplaning conditions. It's a continuous center rib that won't really get down to the road in heavy rain, and the tread pattern doesn't sweep outward to clear water from the contact patch. Water can only go down the two grooves aside the center rib.

As summer tires go, it's not what I consider an all-around summer tire. It's definitely biased toward dry grip.

The pattern resembles the RE-01R quite a bit, which I'd say is ok in rain and best in the dry.

 

At this point I'm between the Michelin PS2s and the Nitto NT05s, and am also considering the Toyo R1Rs. Ideally I'd like 245/40 and 275/40 17s, and with the Nittos I'm forced to move to either a 235 or 255/40 up front which I'd rather not do.

The michelins are quite a bit more expensive than the Nittos (like 500 more for the set) but they're also a true street tire and have rave reviews on the tire rack, including from people running them on Ferraris and Vipers.

 

Well, I just got a set of NT05s off ebay. The only place I could find that have them for sale. I messaged him and he said he has them in his possession. I thought they were a DAMN good deal also. I think it was going to be 650$ shipped for the star specs from tire rack, but because of the free shipping off ebay, a full set was only 544$ from this guy.

I got 255/40/17 and 235/40/17. I would LOVE to give everyone a review on how awesome they are, but I really have NOTHING to compare them too. I have had crap OMG these should not be driven on the road used all season tires. lol. I am VERY excited.

If anybody wants to catch these tires also, here are the links to the ebay site.
235
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=270352119380
255
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=270352119426

Weeee! I hope they look good on my MS-01s!

 

Dun wanna bust your bubble, but you can also buy them from Discount Tire for that price.

 

Yeup you are right. Good find! Now if the prices were like 50$ cheaper I would fear a bubble burst.

 

What you need to do is look in to the RE-11's that are replacing the RE-O1R's! They have better wet and dry weather traction. They are also made in more sizes. If you want more info. on them pm me and I will see what I can do.

 

Yeah, but are they TWICE as good, cuz they're TWICE as expensive!

 

Dear Bridgestone,

why in the HELL won't you produce high-po tires in 17 inch sizes wider than 255mm?

Sincerely,
Me.

 

Rich, we've been thinking of you always. However, the NT-05 is heavily geared toward autocross cars in the STX, STS, and STU classes which must use stock sized wheels. That generally means the really wide stuff, if it's coming, will not be the first sizes released.

Signed with hugs and kisses, Bridgestone

(I suspect picking on Rich will catch up sooner or later, like when he's on the mic at the Carlisi event)

 

Well played, old chap

 

I guess the RE-01R is now getting phased out by the RE-11.

I am going to try out the Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs.

 

I feel like the RE-01Rs just came out.......

 

me too. getting old...

 

from what i've read, this tire is geared towards track days more than autox as they take about a lap to heat up.. not exactly what you want for autox.. (i could have read wrong)

i'm currently running nt05s in 255/40/17 but it's too cold to push it hard, so no feedback yet. they are loud tires though.

 

Tire Rack ran a closeout blow out a couple of weeks ago on Bridgestone RE-01R's. I picked up a set brand new in the stock size for around $350shipped. I don't need them, it was just too good of a deal to pass up.

Copy all Rich. I just want some Direzza Z1's, NT05's, or RE-11R's in 285/30/18. I don't think that is too much to ask... haha.

 

That was a complete typo. (I don't have mod privileges in this forum). I meant to write RE-11.

Dave

 

I know some folks who might be very interested...

Dave

 

Dave,
Are you talking about people that would want to purchase a set? They are long gone unfortunately. They sold out in a couple of days. You might try giving them a call and seeing if they have anything left.

Brent

 

They found another batch of RE-01s within the last week, esp the 225/50/16s, but the manufacture date is like 2005 or something on them. These old ones are stupid cheap ($50/corner or something) and I think there are still some left.

 

I just got an email from one of the tire rack guys, there are a few left with a build date of 2005 in their Colorado warehouse. That is just too old for me though.

 

I just got a set of Z1 star specs at 660 something shipped. 245/40/17.

Cannot beat the price on these tires. RE-01Rs are not available in the size i want anymore.