mystic_magic

Hi i've got a 2005 Impreza.

What is everyone replacing there Potenza's with?

I find these to be a bit soft and not very hard wearing, and so i want to get something different. I also found them good in the dry good in the wet but a tad scary in the 'greasy' weather.

Can people offer some suggestions as to what they went with instead and how they compare??

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Which bridgestones? RE050's or RE070's?

Tony

Mark'sWRX

Most people (including me) are going for Goodyear F1 GSD3, but they have recently changed the manufacture from Germany to China, so I don't know if that will make a difference.

I believe they will be replacing them soon with a new asymmetric design (possibly called F1 Eagle Asymmetric?) which might be worth waiting for, if you can.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

If you are buying GSD3's ensure you get the ones that are reinforced or else you will suffer the normal tyre flex/cracking which does nothing for the handling or your safety

Tony

abc

I replaced my MY05 RE050s (after 22k miles) with F1 GSD3s XLs. They are stickier than the RE050s in any conditions, break away progressively and squeal less than RE050s when they do, but even in Extra Load version the side walls aren't as stiff as RE050s.

If you haven't put on Prodrive springs, it's worth doing so: in addition to several other benefits, you'll find that they will compensate for some of the steering feel lost through softer side walls.

HTH,

Andrew

markpowell

mate michelin ps2 the dog's b@lloxs the grip is **** hot
im out in germany and trust me there is some damm fine roads out here.
had dunlop sportmaxx on her and thay where to hard , and very greasey when hot so stay away from them if u drive HARD.
go the extra distance and go MICHELIN they wont let you down.

mark

abc

I'd have got them if Michelin did them in 215/45/17 (ie OEM wheel size). I notice the OP is asking about 225/45/17, so presumably he has different rims.

mystic_magic

Sorry.

Mine are RE070's.

When i used to be Mr hot hatch i used to swear by Pirrellis. Anyone had any experiance of these on scoobs? Im kinda tempted to stick to 'what i know'



My cars only done 17k miles its done through 6 tyres and needs another 4!

abc

Sorry to be a bore, but could I suggest you do a search on here: there's been a lot of discussion of this topic. Mike Wood has the best informed posts on here, so perhaps searching for his posts would be a good place to begin.

markpowell

mate i have 225 40 17 on my03 sti orig wheels.

mystic_magic

I have standard 05 UK STi wheels.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Is your tracking out? most people get atleast 12k out of the RE070's, even when I use to really push the car i got 12k out of the first set

Tony

mystic_magic

Ive only had the car since 11500

And on the IOW we dont have real roads

HowieG

I've just changed to RE070's and just had a track day on them. Brilliant! Virtually cured my understeer, stick brilliantly - and fine on the road. Can't see any others being better.

Only problem is on track I'm now faster which puts more pressure on the brakes!

Howard

hoskib

iTrader: (1)

i run michelin PS2 in the winter and i agree they are a very good all round tyre. it does make the car handle a bit different though, this is fine in the winter when i take it easy but you'll find yourself taking corners a fair bit slower (at least in dry!)

as tony said, that's not good mileage even if you drive like a loon, it's well worth getting a geometry set up. all scoobs are well out on settings out of the factory and it'll make it a better car to drive

mystic_magic

i might just get re070s again and get the tracking sorted, as i do think its a bit out.

my problem is i cant find re070s ANY where!