What was the problem?

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221.7KW-ATW 498.5NM MMS ROLLER DYNO & BUILT BY STi NINJAS, BUILD #318/600

EBISU SUBARU, SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO

Mmm just got some Bridgestone Potenza's yesterday... car feels amazing!! :-)

Which potenza's did you get mitch?

(getting kuhmos ku-36's in a few weeks but its always good to have as much feedback on different tyres as possible)

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65.3 short track (wet).

Getting better. Still somewhat retarded.

I'll be jumping aboard the KU36 bandwagon as soon as my tires have worn out.

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03 STi @ 280hp/1.3bar

hi everyone,

just have a quick question, well today went and purchased 2 new (bridgestone potenza RE 001 Adrenalin 225/45 R17). Got them put on, now i noticed that the original 2 i had on are "94 w" the new ones they put on are "91 w" does that make much of a difference?

thanks in advance.

*Running "91w" fronts and "94 w" on the rears.

The 91W is load rating and speed rating. Effectively, the new tyres have a lower load rating. Check the tyre placard on the drivers door sill for what tyres ratings are required for the vehicle. My Liberty for example has a minimum load/speed rating of 89W.

If any tyre is below the load/speed rating your vehicle is defective and be assured in an accident an assessor WILL check.

The different load rating could suggest that the newer RE001s have a softer sidewall.

Reference links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

http://www.tyrepower.com.au/tyre_load.aspx
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp



As a question to others:

Can I assume there are no insurance issues with running semi-race code tyres on the street? I'm not planning on running all the time but say on a cruise day / RAC day ??? Am I legal to drive on the rubber?

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hey mate,

thanks for the great info.

**another question that i have is what are peoples experience with only replacing 2 tyres instead of all 4. As previously stated fronts are brand new rears are about 60-70% thread left. Car is an 2005 sti will i cause any drama, with the diff?**

sorry for all these noob questions, first all wheel drive car so just starting to learn more info.

thanks again.

Should have spoken to John at wheels world as suggested then
all you questions would have been answered at once before you
went and bought these Tyres.

Oh and for those who don't know Wheels World gives a PWRX club
discount, all you have to do is mention it when it comes time to pay!

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221.7KW-ATW 498.5NM MMS ROLLER DYNO & BUILT BY STi NINJAS, BUILD #318/600

EBISU SUBARU, SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO

I would replace all 4 tyres at the same time.

Saying that, I don't know any diffs that have gone boom because the tyre treads were slightly different.

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Anyone tried FEDERAL 595RS-R?

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