WRX Blues

JGM's re-map on my Spec D has highlighted another problem for me - more power + wet weather + worn tyres = squeaky bottom time...
My RE070's are legal but don't have a huge amount of life. Do I go for more or should I change them for T1 R's or something

B0DSKI

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Great tyres RE070's but as you say a bit of a handful in the cold and wet. I personally don't go much on T1Rs. Had one set and then swapped for Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas and they are a much better tyre, either wet or dry.

urban

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+1 for the Sessantas

fawor

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+ 1 FOR Goodyear asymmetric 2,

Setright

RE070 is a semi-slick, and almost any other tyre you fit will dissappoint you in dry conditions. It's an important component in the dry grip of your present setup.

I would suggest fitting RE050A if you want better wet performance. This tyre "mimics" the RE070 most closely.

There is new Bridgestone tyre out, what it's called RE-11, which you should consider...but I doubt wet/standing water performance is much better than the RE070.

urban

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The RE050A is a terrible tyre in the damp stuff in my opinion.

greatgonzo

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Stick with the REO70's great tyre dry or wet, I love them, They do go off a bit when worn tho.

dunx

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Sessanta's in the winter

RE-070's in the summer

R888's for fun

dunx

ScottishRayman

RE070 waste of time for me in wet/cold. As well getting the bottom end of a bobsled..................

s70rjw

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RE050A were original fitment on the WRX and were poor in the wet compared to the likes of GSD3 I used when I binned the Bridgestones. Vredstein Sessantas are the way to go or GY assymetrics

Steve Whitehorn

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Goodyear Asymmetric - Road
888 - Track

B0DSKI

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I personally thought RE0 50s were the worst tyre i've ever had on the scoob on anything other than dry warm days. Appaling in the wet and down right shocking in the cold

WRX Blues

Thanks chaps - I think I thought I might be opening a can of worms - I suppose everyone has an individual scoob and everyone drives differently. Think I will try a new set of RE070's - afterall we are gradually heading out of winter, if I don't get on with them I can change again for next winter.