Finally An All Season Tire That Fits - Page 3

VinnAY · 10-18-2018, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrior102

The Tire Rack has the RE980AS on backorder and no one has them available (305/30-20). I ran across these in my travels, exact size, the reviews are great, all-season and 186mph rated. The price is unbelievable and if they get me through until the snow flies I'm OK with it. Ordered a front and rear set from Amazon, I'll report back when I mount them up.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...SSZ8EERC&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

Zack46 · 10-18-2018, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Reddy1LE

You didn't get the memo? Other people are suppose to dictate how our money is spent.

Warrior102 · 10-19-2018, 12:32 PM

Can’t be any worse than the F3’s on a cold day, they suck. I would’ve liked the Bridgestone solution but they are vaporware currently and it’s getting cold here. Anyway, I’m out less money than the pair of “may/not fit” 295/35-20 Bridgestone fronts.

Boost Creep · 10-19-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrior102

Can’t be any worse than the F1’s on a cold day, they suck. I would’ve liked the Bridgestone solution but they are vapor ware currently and it’s gettind cold here. Anyway I’m out less money than the pair of “may/not fit” 295/35-20 Bridgestone fronts.

It's in the 40's day 30's night here now and the stock Goodyears are slippery.
Noticed that under 60° the forward traction is all but gone.

SLK 86 · 10-19-2018, 02:31 PM

I put a set of these mine a week ago I'm happy so far, and they Look good also.

Warrior102 · 10-19-2018, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SLK 86

I put a set of these mine a week ago I'm happy so far, and they Look good also.

Good to hear SLK86, mine have shipped and are arriving Tuesday, I got them on Amazon Prime so they'll pay the return shipping if I don't like them. I have some offshore tires on the Camry and they've been great so far, if they get me through to when the snow flies I'm good.

Davis1LE · 10-21-2018, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SLK 86

I put a set of these mine a week ago I'm happy so far, and they Look good also.

You've got the Bridgestones in 295 for the front? No rubbing or problems? Thinking about ordering them once I find out.

Josh1475 · 10-22-2018, 07:55 AM

Any opinions on mixing the front RE970AS 285/30/20 and rear RE980 305/30/20?

GAOLDGUY · 10-22-2018, 08:08 AM

MarC works for Bridgesone and he had a post that discussed mixing front and back. I think he actually used all seasons on the front and others on the rear. I also called Bridgestone with this question. They didn't really wanted to talk about it and wanted to push me to speak witht the "tire store" but after some time we had a good conversation. The 970 is apparently the older design but the tread pattern between the 970 and 980 are similar to the extent that is seemed like it would be OK. With all seasons we are not trying to set track records, I just want to be able to use my car. I don't want it to sit in the garage for 3 months so I think we need to manage our expectations but I am thinking about doing the same thing.

GAOLDGUY · 10-22-2018, 08:14 AM

By the way. Sorry about all the typos and it's "MarkC" not "MarC"

VinnAY · 10-22-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GAOLDGUY

MarC works for Bridgesone and he had a post that discussed mixing front and back. I think he actually used all seasons on the front and others on the rear. I also called Bridgestone with this question. They didn't really wanted to talk about it and wanted to push me to speak witht the "tire store" but after some time we had a good conversation. The 970 is apparently the older design but the tread pattern between the 970 and 980 are similar to the extent that is seemed like it would be OK. With all seasons we are not trying to set track records, I just want to be able to use my car. I don't want it to sit in the garage for 3 months so I think we need to manage our expectations but I am thinking about doing the same thing.

I got the same with TireRack, more frustration at deviating from stock sizes and such which amounted to me in the conversation that they couldn't guarantee fitment. In the end knowing and seeing what some one else in the forum was running without a problem was what I went with.

MarkC · 10-22-2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh1475

Any opinions on mixing the front RE970AS 285/30/20 and rear RE980 305/30/20?

I would do that before I got a larger size on the front. Besides possible fitment issues, the nannies tend to get upset if the rpm ratio changes too much from stock. However, 295/30/20 SHOULD be fine.

I've had the 970s on the front and Potenza S001 in the rear pretty much since I got the car, both in stock sizes. Wet and cold traction much better than stockers, and they can still handle spirited driving just fine.

GAOLDGUY · 10-22-2018, 10:10 AM

MarkC, to your knowledge, is there a best place to purchase Bridgestones, regarding availability? In other words, would Firestone have better availability than Discout tire, etc.?

MarkC · 10-22-2018, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GAOLDGUY

MarkC, to your knowledge, is there a best place to purchase Bridgestones, regarding availability? In other words, would Firestone have better availability than Discout tire, etc.?

I would think that Firestone Mastercare stores get dibs on next production run since they're company owned, but other companies warehouses (Tire Rack, Wal-Mart, Etc...) may have some in stock from prior shipments. You'd have to just call around

FYI, the company owned tire stores are Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tiresplus, Hibdon, and Wheel Works.

10-19-2018, 12:32 PM	#31
Warrior102 Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 638	Can’t be any worse than the F3’s on a cold day, they suck. I would’ve liked the Bridgestone solution but they are vaporware currently and it’s getting cold here. Anyway, I’m out less money than the pair of “may/not fit” 295/35-20 Bridgestone fronts. Last edited by Warrior102; 11-13-2018 at 03:32 AM. Reason: F3 not F1

10-19-2018, 02:31 PM	#33
SLK 86 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Mosaic Black Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NC Posts: 17	I put a set of these mine a week ago I'm happy so far, and they Look good also.

10-22-2018, 07:55 AM	#36
Josh1475 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NoVA Posts: 12 View My Garage	Any opinions on mixing the front RE970AS 285/30/20 and rear RE980 305/30/20?

10-22-2018, 08:08 AM	#37
GAOLDGUY Drives: 2012 GMC Sierra, 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 163	MarC works for Bridgesone and he had a post that discussed mixing front and back. I think he actually used all seasons on the front and others on the rear. I also called Bridgestone with this question. They didn't really wanted to talk about it and wanted to push me to speak witht the "tire store" but after some time we had a good conversation. The 970 is apparently the older design but the tread pattern between the 970 and 980 are similar to the extent that is seemed like it would be OK. With all seasons we are not trying to set track records, I just want to be able to use my car. I don't want it to sit in the garage for 3 months so I think we need to manage our expectations but I am thinking about doing the same thing.

10-22-2018, 08:14 AM	#38
GAOLDGUY Drives: 2012 GMC Sierra, 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 163	By the way. Sorry about all the typos and it's "MarkC" not "MarC"

10-22-2018, 10:10 AM	#41
GAOLDGUY Drives: 2012 GMC Sierra, 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 163	MarkC, to your knowledge, is there a best place to purchase Bridgestones, regarding availability? In other words, would Firestone have better availability than Discout tire, etc.?

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