The Potenza RE040 is an Ultra High Performance Summer Original Equipment tire designed to complement the performance of sports coupes and sports cars including the Acura NSX, Audi TT, BMW 3-Series, Lexus SC430, Nissan 350Z and Toyota MR2. The Potenza RE040 was developed to provide good traction along with responsive and predictable dry and wet road handling. It is not intended to be driven in the snow.
On the outside, the Potenza RE040 features a high grip tread compound molded into a subtly directional tread design. A continuous center rib and large rectangular tread blocks provide responsive handling, high-speed stability and traction on dry roads, while circumferential and lateral tread grooves are aimed to pump water out from under the tire's footprint to minimize hydroplaning and aid wet traction. Internally, the Potenza RE040 features twin steel belts reinforced by spiral wrapped nylon to stabilize the tread area and enhance handling, high-speed capability and ride quality while minimizing weight. The fabric cord body and hard rubber sidewall filler helps blend uniform ride quality with steering response and lateral stability.
Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tires feature black sidewall styling with subtle black letters. They are V-, Z, W- and Y-speed rated depending upon their application and available in 55-, 50-, 45- and 40-series sizes for 15" through 18" wheel diameters.
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Registered: September 2003 Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii: Poor Planning on Your Part Does Not Constitute an Emergency on Mine... Posts: 1974
Review Date: Tue November 29, 2005
Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
Pros:
Aggressive and sticky in Hawaii\'s warm climate
Cons:
Pricey...
These tires worked very well in Hawaii\'s climate...not sure how they would in colder regions of the US though...wet performance was fine...but then again, who goes ripping around a corner in a downpour...
Road noise isn\'t bad for a performance tire and so far is holding up well treadwise.
Put these on 18x8 +43 offset wheels (235/40/18)...tight fit due to my offset...looks good and feels good...
I guess the limiting factor is the price...at $223/tire plus shipping from www.tirerack.com...they are expensive!
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