What kind of longevity are you getting with your Bridgestone RE050As?

bullitt5897 · 10-24-2009, 05:47 PM

HA! boy racer! Spear, the OEM tires as slicks is a BAD idea! The compound and heat cycles change the tire carcass at that low of a trad level. I already have a hard time keeping traction as it is now LOL. Alot of my lil outings in the drifting and burnouts let me find where the limits of the car were. I do all my stuff on closed tracks as its not appropriate for the street. but that doesnt mean I dont drive hard on the street where it is applicable and safe! I have a few roads that are not driven on and make a great track near my shop and work and I use them as a little fun playground. The reason my tires are probably shot are mainly from my track days! Track days will eat up your tires!!!!

AK370Z · 10-24-2009, 06:54 PM

I'm hoping to change mine right before the summer of 2011. Winter rims will be used during winter. I think I can drive them fine next summer with the treads on them now.

spearfish25 · 10-24-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

I'm hoping to change mine right before the summer of 2011. Winter rims will be used during winter. I think I can drive them fine next summer with the treads on them now.

I'm on target just as you are. One more summer and then new rubber at the start of the following summer. Boy-racer...LOL. I'm 29 and perhaps was a bit energetic when I got the car. Never smoked the tires or purposely spun them...just enjoyed some acceleration every now and then. Two track days including today

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bullitt5897 · 10-25-2009, 10:44 AM

All tires brand new are slick but after about 50 miles they are good to go. Did ur buddy drive to the track? If so there is ur 50 miles. The reason they are slick is that the manufacturers apply a special coating over the tires for transportation and to keep them from degrading while on the shelf in a warehouse

Mergnthwirker · 10-29-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

All tires brand new are slick but after about 50 miles they are good to go. Did ur buddy drive to the track? If so there is ur 50 miles. The reason they are slick is that the manufacturers apply a special coating over the tires for transportation and to keep them from degrading while on the shelf in a warehouse

Actually, I think it is mould-release compound. When the tread is formed in a mould, they spray a compound into the mould first that helps them separate the tire from the mould after the tread is formed. The compound stays on the tread until it wears off 50-70 miles of driving. There may also be a preservative used, but I think it is the mould release that is slippery at first -- especially if you drive new tires on wet roads.

Just my $.02

10-24-2009, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	HA! boy racer! Spear, the OEM tires as slicks is a BAD idea! The compound and heat cycles change the tire carcass at that low of a trad level. I already have a hard time keeping traction as it is now LOL. Alot of my lil outings in the drifting and burnouts let me find where the limits of the car were. I do all my stuff on closed tracks as its not appropriate for the street. but that doesnt mean I dont drive hard on the street where it is applicable and safe! I have a few roads that are not driven on and make a great track near my shop and work and I use them as a little fun playground. The reason my tires are probably shot are mainly from my track days! Track days will eat up your tires!!!! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-24-2009, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-25-2009, 10:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	All tires brand new are slick but after about 50 miles they are good to go. Did ur buddy drive to the track? If so there is ur 50 miles. The reason they are slick is that the manufacturers apply a special coating over the tires for transportation and to keep them from degrading while on the shelf in a warehouse __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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