Anyone bought RE050A's lately?

[Luke]

About to buy new tyres and have been quoted the following for Bridgestone RE050A's:

245/40/19 - $496.00
275/35/19 - $706.00

Anyone replaced their's lately for a similar price or better? I know there are cheaper brands out there but I like OEM.

[blair_355]

Im pretty sure 245/40/19 are about $300 on ebay.

[d.k.vmatt]

Have a look at some re001 adrenalin they are the top end tyre before the semi slicks and they grip really well

[Tony_Montana78]

From memory about 3 months ago I paid about $390 to suit my 19" ssv rim for OEM tyres at Bob Jane.

[vxberwag]

Price on the 245/40/19 will depend on which load rating they are 94 or 98

[Smitty]

From memory about 3 months ago I paid about $390 to suit my 19" ssv rim for OEM tyres at Bob Jane.


I paid $359ea for the tyres on my SSv wagon about 3 months from Bob Jane Moorabbin

[Hos]

Check out Holmart. They have tyres to suit 19inch SSV rims for around $340.

[etrocket]

How much do 275 go for

[185iboy]

Pretty pricey Luke shop around a bit more. There are the new RE002 Adrenalins out, worth getting a price on them too.

[lease1]

I paid $265 fitted for my RE050A 245/40/19 about 6 months ago. Wish I had of bought 8 instead of 4.

[Plenty]

I paid $265 fitted for my RE050A 245/40/19 about 6 months ago. Wish I had of bought 8 instead of 4.

Problem with storing tyres is that the rubber perishes, i think it's 4 years from date of manufacture you shouldn't use them.

[Xjas]

I got 245/40/19 RE050As for $298 each fitted from a Bridgestone dealer about 6 weeks ago.

[Luke]

Thanks for all the replies guys. Looks like I can get myself a much better deal with a bit more of a look around.

Cheers.

[DuaneDibbley]

First post in this thread gave me a heart attack.... The ones that followed made me calm down a bit lol.

[etrocket]

If your on a budget - got priced 320 for Kuhmo 31 285 35 19

[mrtockley]

Check the load and speed ratings on the cheaper bridgestones. The genuine OEM are around the $700.

[Xjas]

Mine were 94Ws. I thought that was same as the factory fitted ones but I could be wrong. The fronts on my car are 94W and the car only has 19000km on it so I assumed they were original.

[chillicatqld]

If you have paid less than $400 for them then they are most likely 94 (96?) load rating.
You REQUIRE 98W on a Sportwagon or any of the HSV variants I believe (?) - any other load rating is not roadworthy.
I got a set for $500 a piece about 6 months ago - they were 2nd hand, had about 30klms driven on them (straight off a HSV that bought new rims and tyres from new).

[Xjas]

You REQUIRE 98W on a Sportwagon or any of the HSV variants I believe (?) - any other load rating is not roadworthy.

I didnt know that, my VE SSV sedan says 94W on the tyre placard.

[chillicatqld]

I didnt know that, my VE SSV sedan says 94W on the tyre placard.

Only on a Sportwagon (Holden) - all HSV's (I believe) - I could be wrong with HSV though?

[nobraino]

98 required on Utes as well.

[JT]

the load rating of the OEM bridgestones on HSV is 98 on the front & 96 on the rear

[Plenty]

Mine were 94Ws. I thought that was same as the factory fitted ones but I could be wrong. The fronts on my car are 94W and the car only has 19000km on it so I assumed they were original.

Try getting the tyres rotated and balanced say every 7500km it will extend the life, i've done 18000 on my set rotated once and they are still going strong i would say at least another 10000km in them

[team illucid]

Only on a Sportwagon (Holden) - all HSV's (I believe) - I could be wrong with HSV though?

Mine are quite high - 98 from factory, so about 600 for each front and 800 for each rear tyre.

[Dan_]

Problem with storing tyres is that the rubber perishes, i think it's 4 years from date of manufacture you shouldn't use them.

Not if they are stored correctly.

They should be stacked in racking or on their side, not on on their treads, preferably off the ground so they cant come into contact with any hydrocarbons. Cover them up with a sheet to protect them from UV and they will be fine.

Some premium brands like Michelin actually have a six year warranty.

[Paleface]

Paid $359 each from tyre shop in Miami (Gold Coast) month or so ago, bloke had three in stock and would order 4th. I went to check invoice to make sure I remembered the price correctly and invoice says I have three 245/40R19 94W and one 245/40R19 98Y. @ $359 each. Went and looked at the tyres and yeah, one back tyre was 98 - though W not Y. Anyone know of an issue with differant weighted tyres on vehicle. I presume it is ok to have 98 on SS but not 94 on HSV. But what about one of each on the back?

[Tony_Montana78]

Looks like my earlier post jinxed me! Blew out the sidewall on the rear left on the way home last night, so I am now in the market! In 17 years of driving I have never had a flat, in 3 years with the ssv I have had 3!

[ryno]

Looks like my earlier post jinxed me! Blew out the sidewall on the rear left on the way home last night, so I am now in the market! In 17 years of driving I have never had a flat, in 3 years with the ssv I have had 3!

Mate that blows (pardon the pun).

I got two SSV re050's a couple of months ago from Jim at Best drive in Wanneroo for 349 each fitted.

He used to be a bridgestone dealer but recently became a continental tyres dealer. If you google bridgestone Wanneroo his number is the same.

Seems like a reasonable bloke.

[Tony_Montana78]

Mate that blows (pardon the pun).

I got two SSV re050's a couple of months ago from Jim at Best drive in Wanneroo for 349 each fitted.

He used to be a bridgestone dealer but recently became a continental tyres dealer. If you google bridgestone Wanneroo his number is the same.

Seems like a reasonable bloke.

Cheers for that Ryno.

Anyone else think the standard holden jack is the worst POS going round?

[Smitty]

If you have paid less than $400 for them then they are most likely 94 (96?) load rating.
You REQUIRE 98W on a Sportwagon or any of the HSV variants I believe (?) - any other load rating is not roadworthy.
....

$359 for the 98W on my wagon
(just went out and checked to be sure :goodjob: )

[Plenty]

Cheers for that Ryno.

Anyone else think the standard holden jack is the worst POS going round?

aww common it's better than a can of goo.

lol yeah it sucks arse as does the method of raising and lowering it!.

[jono0309]

Just in case you boys didn't know, the difference between the W and Y at the end of the load rating on these tyres means the speed that they are rated at.
W = 270km/hr
Y= 300km/hr

Heres a link to the REO50A's and also there is the link to the Bridgestone Adrenalin, not sure on how good the adrenalins are...
Click "sizes for this pattern" to get the variations.

http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/treads/re050a.aspx

[Plenty]

Can i just say that the new Adrenalin 2's were designed primarily for medium sized sports cars like the STi and the EVO, there's an article in the back of one of the latest Motor mags about them.

Not too sure whether they would perform the same for a car the size of a VE.

[chillicatqld]

$359 for the 98W on my wagon
(just went out and checked to be sure :goodjob: )

The guy surely made a mistake - lucky you!

[Tony_Montana78]

Anyone else got Perth hookups? Price round these parts has hone up to $550 plus it seems!

[Hos]

http://holmart.com.au/online/prod119.htm

[team illucid]

http://holmart.com.au/online/prod119.htm

Not suitable for HSV - needs to be a Y series tyre, otherwise insurance won't cover the vehicle.

[brentonsav]

anyone considered importing from usa / tirerack.com?

$1400 for 245 and 275 in 20's for my car, plus transport.

[The_Senator]

Anyone else got Perth hookups? Price round these parts has hone up to $550 plus it seems!

I know - we get touched up chronically.. APPARANTLY Bridgestone has a special on these back in April, when i was looking for new tyres.. People over east where getting $350 pricing.. I called Bridgestone Osborne Park and their special was like $700..

I ended up getting Faulkin FK452's for $320 a pop...

[jtraf]

anyone considered importing from usa / tirerack.com?

$1400 for 245 and 275 in 20's for my car, plus transport.

Plus import duty and tax when it hits customs as it is over the $1000 including freight limit.

You may be lucky or you could be caught out and out of pocket $$$$

[kriminal]

Plus import duty and tax when it hits customs as it is over the $1000 including freight limit.

You may be lucky or you could be caught out and out of pocket $$$$

shipping is $375 via tirerack and they wont write anything other then the price on the customs doc's.
an extra 15% at customs, tire price + shipping costs = total, (taxed on the total)

[SUPERH2377]

I just got 2 michelin pilot sport 2 for $ 345 each 3 weeks ago
98 load rating 245-45-19 for sportwagon

[Hos]

Thread mine here.

What price have people paid for Bridgestone RE050 245/40/19 98w lately? Can't get them for less than ~$600 locally.

[XR4TED]

That is expensive for 19's. About 2 weeks ago I paid $1900 for 2 x 275/30/20 and 2 x 245/35/20 RE050A's

[chillicatqld]

Yes but were they 98W?
Everyone seems to miss the point of the load rating in this thread... it is required to be insured.

In saying that - anyone got some good prices as I am due also soon.

Someone said they Michelin Pilots for a good price.... avoid these as they came as OEM tyres on my Sportwagon... they wore out sooo fast! The edges are ultra low on thread thickness from new.

[CunningStunter]

Thread mine here.

What price have people paid for Bridgestone RE050 245/40/19 98w lately? Can't get them for less than ~$600 locally.

$450 just recently for 245/40/19 98w via Lease Co. Twice a year Bridgestone have a sale and they can be had for $351 (JAX Tyres - one shop quoted me $351, went out JAX another location got them for $349/corner).

[SimonNQ]

I was quoted $650 each!! I went with Falken FK452's rear only, i got them for $300 each, basically 2 for the price of 1 !!

[aratic]

Twice a year Bridgestone have a sale and they can be had for $351 (JAX Tyres - one shop quoted me $351, went out JAX another location got them for $349/corner).

Yip, see this
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?158296-Bridgestone-Potenza-Sale-Buy-3-4th-Free&highlight=bridgestone

[Marco]

Why are you guys still after RE050As when they have been replaced by the S001? S001 runs to about $500 a tyre. I have them on my SS and they are every bit as good as the RE050A, slightly noisier, seems better in the wet and a much higher treadwear rating.

[Plenty]

Why are you guys still after RE050As when they have been replaced by the S001? S001 runs to about $500 a tyre. I have them on my SS and they are every bit as good as the RE050A, slightly noisier, seems better in the wet and a much higher treadwear rating.

Going by Bridgstones own comparison table the S001 are exact same performance as the RE050A, i would get either one, cheapest wins!

[Goggles]

Going by Bridgstones own comparison table the S001 are exact same performance as the RE050A, i would get either one, cheapest wins! I was seeking two new tyres last week, and no one would sell me RE050As, so I had to get S001s. luckily my car is leased, so the price was ok! otherwise, I think there is a significant price difference between the RE050A and S001.

[Plenty]

I was seeking two new tyres last week, and no one would sell me RE050As, so I had to get S001s. luckily my car is leased, so the price was ok! otherwise, I think there is a significant price difference between the RE050A and S001.

Interestingly in the US tyres are a helluva lot cheaper Bridgestone S-04 our (S001) are only $253.58, shipping is what kills it.
Michelin pilot Supersports (probably the worlds best tyre atm) are only $287 on special, again shipping kills it.

[CLUBRED]

Anyone know of any specials for the 050A's? or the S001... haven't seen them advertised for ages.

[DevilMayCare]

Can anyone tell me if I'm allowed to recommend places to Luke by name?

Asking moderators really.

Sorry, just realised how old the original post was. Still able to give my recommendations if anyone's keen, as just bought a set of Pilot Super Sports very cheap.

[Drizt]

Can't see why not?

I'd like to know :)

[Hos]

To the best of my knowledge (without reading T&C) you can recommend businesses etc provided you are not blatantly advertising for them or somehow associated with them and able to seek reward or remuneration in lieu of said advertising.

So, where's you get a good price?

[Plenty]

Can anyone tell me if I'm allowed to recommend places to Luke by name?

Asking moderators really.

Sorry, just realised how old the original post was. Still able to give my recommendations if anyone's keen, as just bought a set of Pilot Super Sports very cheap.

What size did you get as they do not sell 245/40/19 size in Australia, i had to get mine from the U.S.

[DevilMayCare]

Yeah sorry, I should have clarified. I didn't buy 19's, but I bought a set of 18" Pilot Super Sports from tyrepower for $250ea which I thought was a steal considering they were $550rrp. I didn't believe they were the Pilot Super Sports until I saw them in person. When I asked why they were selling them so cheap, the guy told me that they always have random specials like this and I got them at a good time.

My second option, I was about to buy them from tirerack.com in the US and they were similar price but with the obvious postage on top, so went for the local deal. I would check with tyrepower first but if no luck I would have a look at tirerack as postage will cost you $300-350 on top, so may still work out cheaper, and delivery time is not long.

Hope that helps and sorry for any confusion.