Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003

[Aztech]

just wondering if anyones used the RE003 on their Octavia RS? I've look online and Bridgestone have come back with a quote of $681 for 4 fitted which seems great, I've looked at contisport 5 and michelin SP3's and they will all come in more expensive but would they be better options? They seem to be the 2 most popular around the forum.

[Tuan]

just wondering if anyones used the RE003 on their Octavia RS? I've look online and Bridgestone have come back with a quote of $681 for 4 fitted which seems great, I've looked at contisport 5 and michelin SP3's and they will all come in more expensive but would they be better options? They seem to be the 2 most popular around the forum.

Great BFYB tyre, I have these on my VRS. Treadwear rating is 240 ... I'd say this won't end up being a particularly long lasting tyre (but again, look at the price). Trade off is the excellent handling in the dry. Haven't driven in the wet much, since these are on my wife's car.

Never heard of the Michelin SP3

Conti 5 and Michelin PS4 will be comparable with the RE003. But many reviews may say the PS4 > RE003. I have the PS4s on my car and it too seems to be an excellent tyre but only a week old and not yet scrubbed in (so no personal review from me). These have a better treadwear rating of 320.

[tigger73]

I'm running RE003's on my daily and can't fault them. I bought them on 4 for 3 and even though the tyre shop claimed I'd get 50,000km from the set if I got 35,000 I'd still be pretty happy for the price.

Previously ran Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2's which are a good tyre and get reasonable wear (40,000km) with some moderately spirited driving on occasions.

[Tuan]

Lol at claimed mileage!

Asym 2 lasted me 33,000kms on a Focus ST. Was not a bad tyre for OEM but slippery in the rain nearing the end of its life - need to really feather the throttle.

[Aztech]

Yeah sorry ps3 not sp3 lol. Awesome well for the price looks like the Bridgestone it is. Might do the tiggy as well and get rid of the garbage ones I got with it while they have the 4 for 3 deal

[flamey088]

Hi Aztech,

I noticed you are in AH! Thats close to me, I am in Springfield Lakes.

Anyway, perhaps have a chat to my friend Daniel Dorn Bosman Tyres in Archerfield. Dan usually has some good deals on a variety of different tyres. Kumho was running a similar deal when I got my tyres for the Evo and he was really good.

Bosman Tyres

[donweather]

Previously ran Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 2's which are a good tyre and get reasonable wear (40,000km) with some moderately spirited driving on occasions.

I have these and have got well over 50,000k's on them....probably got another 2000 left so that would mean I'd have gotten about 55000 total out of them. I've got a price of $780 delivered plus $30 per corner fitted, so not the cheapest, but with this sort of life and they certainly reduced the axle tramping too, I'm going back with them.

[Aztech]

Hi Aztech,

I noticed you are in AH! Thats close to me, I am in Springfield Lakes.

Anyway, perhaps have a chat to my friend Daniel Dorn Bosman Tyres in Archerfield. Dan usually has some good deals on a variety of different tyres. Kumho was running a similar deal when I got my tyres for the Evo and he was really good.

Bosman Tyres

I have heard of those guys, will definitely check it out next time.

Ended up getting them fitted today at Bridgestone in Albion as its right next to work I could drop it off at lunch and was ready by knock off. Quick spin down the Centenary Hwy and so far very happy with them. I was surprised by the extra service they offer, free replacement if you damage one under 10% tread used, free tyre rotations etc.

The guy claimed I'd get between 40-50,000 on them depending on how I drive, so around 40,000 most likely lol

[LunchboxVRS]

Not on my octavia, but I had them on my polo gti and loved them. I got them for $220 each just after they where released. I had re002 on my Subaru which where good if a little noisy but the re003 where quiet compared to the 2 and a big improvement. I didn't notice a big difference from wet to dry conditions up to 3/4 throttle.

[Aztech]

Not on my octavia, but I had them on my polo gti and loved them. I got them for $220 each just after they where released. I had re002 on my Subaru which where good if a little noisy but the re003 where quiet compared to the 2 and a big improvement. I didn't notice a big difference from wet to dry conditions up to 3/4 throttle.

Yeah nice, I just took them for spin and on a long sweeping left that previously caused a moderate amount of understeer now was no problem on the RE003's, stuck like glue.

Also half the cabin volume, really quiet and feel smoother over small bumps, very impressed with them so far.

[Mysticality]

I'm in the unique position of having replaced my two (rooted) front Michelin PS3's with two Michelin PS4's, so I've got one set on each axle.
The PS3's are good, the PS4's are great! A little quieter and the handling and ride feels more direct.
Also they don't kick and scream when I put my big diesel foot down.