Bridgestone Potenza RE001

Yokohama Parada Spec 2 was a good tyre. Overall performance on dry road was good. For wet surface, better than AD07.

Got some review on Bridgestone Potenza RE001. The urge to try out this tyre had been pressing me so I thought why not. So, I sold off the Parada and get 4 new RE001.

I had to wait for almost 1 month after Parada sold off before I could see RE001. Luckily the tyre shop owner was kind enough to lend me 1 set of rims and tyres. :)

On Thursday, James told me that the owner of tyre shop called him up and told him that RE001 had arrived. Finally...the anticipated Bridgestone Potenza RE001 had turn up. ;)

So, on Saturday, I went to exchange the current rims and tyres (borrowed from tyre shop) with my rims and new RE001.

The threads are so nice and different. Very interesting. It had mounted to the rims when I reached there. So, the installation process begins. After alignment and payment made, I took a ride with these new tyres.

My comment would be...very silent and nice grip on dry (still in run-in progress). To my surprise, the comfort level is very high. You won't feel too bumpy riding on these RE001. Very nice feel I would say. But I don't how's the performance of these tyres on track. ;P


Potenza RE001


rim cap ayam (not well known brand)..hehe..

Bridgestone..a bit shaky...hehe..


After mounted..yahoooo...my ride is back to previous look...

Yokohama Parada Spec 2

Saturday had been an unlucky day. I got 'something' pierced into my tyre. I guess it happened when I went to my friends garage. A lot small sharp pieces on the floor. What an unlucky day. But after a short thought, I felt that it was a lucky day instead. :P. Coz it happened on my off day. So, I can get replacement for the tyres without taking any leave. Hehehe..;)

How nasty...


Another view...


The culprit...




So, I called up a tyre service center recommended by my friend. It's BH Tyre Service Center located at Silibin main road. He said that place got the cheapest tyre in town. When I enquired for Bridgestone RE001, it was sold out. New stock will only arrive on the next month. :(. Then I asked for Yokohama Advan Neova AD07. Same answer. What a day. :( Then I decided to go over that shop and have a look.

The shop owner was a friendly guy. He recommended Michellin Preceda and Yokohama Parada (not Prada). I thought of getting an used tire just to wait for RE001 the next month but too bad, he don't sell any used tyre. Then I take a look at Parada. It looks ok. But I don't know about the performance. I asked the boss, but you know the answer, right? :P. Of course the boss will say good. Hehe. :)

Well, since the price was ok, I just grab it. Just try it out and see how good it is. ;P

All rims out and prepare for a new set of Yokohama Parada..


The tyre thread looks...

Yokohama Parada Spec 2 195/50/15

All done...


Looks ok?

After the new set of tyres, wheel alignment, I went for a test drive. I make a rough and fast cornering and it feels good. I can feel the tyres gripping hard on the road. I think it worth the price. Maybe it loose to Advan Neova. But..how to compare? I don't have the cash for another set of Advan Neova for comparison. :P