Bridgestone Adrenalin Re001 Vs Toyo T1r's

[RBwhatever]

Keep us updated with your thoughts as they wear in.

I bought a set of brand new Bridgestone Adrenalin RE001s for my R33 GT-R in 255/45 ZR17. That's one at each corner on standard R33 GT-R wheels, with TEIN coilovers.

That was a good few months ago. These tyres replaced Dunlop Direzzas which were on the wheels prior (which were basically bald). Clearly I lost a fair bit of outright grip going to the Adrenalins and certainly a lot of steering response (with the Direzzas nearly bald, steering was on the verge of darty, particularly over bumps and ridges when the car would tramline terribly).

So at first the Adrenalins made me think they were a bit soft and squidgy, despite running around 37-38 psi cold pressure as I usually do. After a little bit of 'spirited driving' here and there I think they've worn in nicely now (either that or the psychological 'novelty' of the tyres has worn off and I've adapted my driving style) and they seem pretty well keyed into the road. In the wet they also seem competent. I have probably driven the car about 6-7 tenths since getting these tyres in the dry, and maybe only 3/10ths in the wet (haven't driven the car much lately) but in those conditions I'm quite happy with them.

I'll soon be getting some 18"x 10" GT-Cs delivered, which I'll need new rubber for, and I'd be happy to go Adrenalin's on those too, but I'll be reading up some more on these and other forums to see what alternatives out there.

Matt

I noticed you said 255/45ZR17. I tried to get these but they don't make them....well they weren't in the catalogue or listed on the website and the dealer said he couldn't get them either. I had to go 255/40ZR17.

I have Adrenalins on my car now.

255/40/17 rear

235/45/17 front

250rwkw, they are better in grip than the 3000A's i had when they were new (XR6 tyre, old gen). And i must admit the 3000A's were amazing considering in 16's they cost me $150ea new in what, '03

The RE001's hold perfectly almost everytime in the dry with full throttle. Wet is surprisingly decent as well, can still get a fair amount of power down before its arguing. I haven't dont any big launches yet to see how they perform off the mark, however rolling starts from 20km/h and WOT are no problem.

Been on several hard twisty runs now also, although im not pushing them as hard as i could as my brakes aren't upto the task yet (warped rotors i need to fix)

So in saying that... They respond really well for a dedicated street tyre... cant ask for much more than that considering the price i paid.

FYI - im also running extra camber and nothing stock suspension wise and so on also which aids for the hill runs and i dont really notice much understeer. So overall very very happy

I'm happy to take your word for it

Good to hear good experiences with these tyres

[God_speed]

I noticed you said 255/45ZR17. I tried to get these but they don't make them....well they weren't in the catalogue or listed on the website and the dealer said he couldn't get them either. I had to go 255/40ZR17.

Good to hear good experiences with these tyres

Sorry about that, they must be 40 aspect and not 45. I was also looking at the brochure yesterday and it didn't havt 45 listed. So mine would be exactly the same as yours then...

Might be a problem for me as the only ones in the dimensions close to what I want are 265/35 18 (for my new rims) which means the tyre sidewall will be 92.75mm. The standard tyre for the R33 GT-R on stock 17"s is 245/45 17, or 110.25mm sidewall height. Currently I'm at 255/40 17 or 102mm, so going for 265/35 is going to make the rolling diameter somewhat lower; nearly 20mm less which to me seems signficant. I suppose that as long as all four wheels are the same dimension for the ATTESA-ETS she'll be right....

[super_s13]

I run the adrenalins all round. They are great. When these are gone i will get more of them straight away. There is no other tyre in my eyes.

[BeEnAr]

Sorry to dig up an old thread but I just got rid of my jap tyres for some Adrenalins on the GTR. I replaced 2 front Bridgestone Playz 245/45/17 and 2 rear Bridgestone Potenza GIII (bald) 245/45/17. I got the adrenalins in 235/45/17 as they are not that much narrower than the 245 in width and they were about $200 cheaper per tyre. Do you guys know we get 2 types of Adrenalin in AUS... we get the Oz made ones and the slightly more expensive Jap made ones. I ended up with the Jap ones for $230 each and gotta say I am more then happy with them. ON MY Mazda Familia I have driven on Kuhmo ecsta 711 (shite), Falken 752 (not bad), Good year Eagle GSD3 (excellent), Yokohama S-Drive (excellent) and I can say that the adrenalins are much better tyres than all of them except the s-drive which they are about on a par with.

The tyres that were removed from the front (Playz) are very similar in tread design to the RE001 and they were an awesome tyre, not once did I get any slip from them, where ever I pointed the car it went there. The tyres are about 1000kms old now so will give an update as they wear in a bit more which won't take too long seeing as I do 500km a week just driving to and from work!

On a side note... One thing I will never compromise on is tyres. They are what holds you on the road, although I went the cheaper size I only did this because the difference in width was marginal so not really a compromise IMO plus I saved myself an extra $800!

[and3_3]

I now have RE-001's on all wheels of my 33, its teh pwnage.

[RBwhatever]

I found it strange my tyres let go on a good downpouring of rain. The road was the rough bituman, and going around a moderately long U bend on a range road. Slipped out quite easily, and I wasn't exactly going fast. Probably a faster than i should've been going, but not fast in my books.

[and3_3]

yer they arent that good in the rain

[Kinks]

I was doubting the wet performance a bit myself, they feel very confident on the freeway but easy to slip at other times. Interesting that others have found the same thing maybe it's not just me.

Overall a bloody good tyre for the price. And they're still very safe in the wet I just would have liked a bit more grip

[BeEnAr]

they fine in the wet on the GTR. Maybe the AWD advantage as well though

[sl33py]

I've got T1R's all round (18's) and need to replace the rears. If the RE001's are cheaper I'll probably give them a go and also post my thoughts here. I've been very happy with the T1Rs, but wouldn't mind something with more bang for buck.

[RBwhatever]

I've got T1R's all round (18's) and need to replace the rears. If the RE001's are cheaper I'll probably give them a go and also post my thoughts here. I've been very happy with the T1Rs, but wouldn't mind something with more bang for buck.

It will be interesting to see what you think of them. Just remember when you compare them that your going from a worn set to a new set so it might feel better off the bat (bar the new tyre squishy feeling). So let them break in for a bit then you'll see their true light.

Let us know how you go

[RBwhatever]

Well mine can hold 2nd gear in the wet in a straight line. Won't hold first though.

[Jimmy Boy]

Not to bring up a old thread but Im getting some new tyres Friday

I will be replacing the fronts with the Toyo T1R which were originally Bridgestone RE001. So I will see how these go on the fronts to compare the two tires.

I will be putting my 60% RE001s on the rear and wearing them out over the next 5 - 10 000km then putting some T1Rs on the rear also and will compare the two tires. (although the RE001s are only at 60% im pretty sure Ill get a fair evaluations of what they are like as a rear tyre.)

[STATUS]

we are still getting tearing from the adrenalins on cars over 270rwkw.... they are great but are separating at the joins. 6 or 7 sets now....

[Jimmy Boy]

we are still getting tearing from the adrenalins on cars over 270rwkw.... they are great but are separating at the joins. 6 or 7 sets now....

is that with off road driving (drifting, time attack) or with heavy street use? Im guessing track work?

[Kinks]

I will be replacing the fronts with the Toyo T1R which were originally Bridgestone RE001. So I will see how these go on the fronts to compare the two tires.

The worst part about changing tyres I have found is tyres that feel great when they're new and aftera couple of heat cycles harden up and feel like your old tyres despite being more expensive and having more tread.

Still finding the RE001's will be very slippery on some road surfaces but it also has to do with tyre temperature, once warmed up they seem to grip better but I will have to undertake more... er.... qualitative studies

[Jimmy Boy]

The worst part about changing tyres I have found is tyres that feel great when they're new and aftera couple of heat cycles harden up and feel like your old tyres despite being more expensive and having more tread.

Still finding the RE001's will be very slippery on some road surfaces but it also has to do with tyre temperature, once warmed up they seem to grip better but I will have to undertake more... er.... qualitative studies

yeah, I must say my initial impressions of the T1R are good, they are impressive thats for sure and I would say their performance is right up there with the Adrenalins.

I haven't had the time on the road that I have had with the bridgestones but i would say their performance from what ive experienced to be much of a muchness. For a street car I don't think you will be disapointed with either tyre.

While i will post up more when i get some more time with the toyos for now Id advise you take the cheapest one. Ring around and see who can get your the RE001s or the T1Rs the cheapest and take those ones.

[BeEnAr]

we are still getting tearing from the adrenalins on cars over 270rwkw.... they are great but are separating at the joins. 6 or 7 sets now....

Are they the Jap made ones or the slightly cheaper Aussie made ones??

[Teiresias]

Sorry to rebirth an already old thread but has anyone got any experience with the bridgestone playz? I found myself spinning heaps with them in the wet, I was wandering if it happened to anyone else?

[R31Nismoid]

I have RE001's on my GTS-R, 280rwkw RWD - you can read my post on page 1 for more details.

One of the best tyre for the dollar in the wet that's ever been on it. I've never done burnouts on them etc. I've found in the past doing burnouts on street tyres can make them go "off" and be uttery useless.

If you don't have traction I'd look @ other things like suspenion, diff etc.