Bridgestone Adrenalin RE002 Reviews - Page 7

Given 87% while driving a Lexus ES300 (225/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
A very nice tyre at a reasonable price.

Has good balance between grip, comfort, wear and price.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on June 27, 2012
Given 87% while driving a Toyota Camry (215/45 R17 W) on mostly town for 400 spirited miles
Went from Kumho 712 Ecsta Supra on the front, Nexen N3000 to this because I was sick and tired of the terrible wet performance.

I've put around 6/700 km on the right now and they are fantastic.

Tried them in the wet, no more ridiculous understeer and slipping in the wet.

Almost as good as it is in the dry.

Made my steering lighter, it is more direct and holds the drive line very well.

Note: the only basis of comparison I have are against my old tyres.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on June 3, 2012
Given 70% while driving a BMW (235/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 10,000 average miles
I don't know someone think this Tyre is quiet. I am experiencing very noisy from this Tyre.

Excellent grip on dry even on wet road. The grip on the road is amazing,
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on May 31, 2012
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Given 81% while driving a Nissan R33 GTST 2.5 turbo RWD (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
Best Tyres I have ever had, amazing grip very quiet.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on May 23, 2012
Given 79% while driving a Nissan R33 GTST 2.5 turbo RWD (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
Probably the best Tryes I have ever hasd. Mountains of grip and incredibly quiet. Will definately buy again.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on May 23, 2012
Given 87% while driving a Toyota MK3 MR2 Roaster (205/50 R15) on mostly motorways for 3,000 average miles
Replaced rear RE001s with these. The RE002s are much better in the wet and dry.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on May 16, 2012
Given 90% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,500 spirited miles
Changed size from standard 205/45/17 to 215/45/17. Gave me a much wider choice of tyre at a cheaper price. RE040s were great in dry but didn't inspire too much confidence in damp or wet conditions. Chose RE002s as I didn't want to change manufacturers as well as the size, and it is also a brand new tyre so has much newer technology packed into it. With the slightly higher profile sidewall the ride is fractionly less harsh and jittery without losing the sharpness of turn in. It is a quieter tyre too. The grip in dry conditios is great but in the wet is where you notice a massive difference. The confidence these tyres give you in the wet is fantastic and they are very progressive on the limit. Very pleased I made the change, great tyre
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on May 12, 2012
Given 89% while driving a Honda Accord Euro (215/45 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Had a set of these RE002's put on the car to replace the RE050A's that were due for replacement. So far I'm extremely satisfied. Great steering feedback/feel, excellent traction both wet and dry. They provide a nice firm responsive ride. A little bit noisy, but certainly not loud. So far wear is looking very good. I may have found the perfect tyre for my driving.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on March 26, 2012
Given 54% while driving a Volkswagen GTI MK5 (200) (225/40 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 4,000 spirited miles
A decent enough tyre but IMO Bridgestone hasn't really advanced the game far enough from the old RE001 Adrenalin. They have gone from class leader to mid-pack with this tyre. Competitors like the Toyo T1 Sport and Goodyear Eagle F1Asymmetric 2 cost a bit more but are better performers.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on February 27, 2012
Given 80% while driving a BMW E46 3 Series (225/45 R17 W) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
Nice handling,very good in dry grip.In the wet condition is far better than my previous tyres (Nitto invo) low aquaplaning feedback.Low road noise when comparing in the range of sporty tyres. The tyres are quite stiff but not that bad...so far so good.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on February 3, 2012
Given 68% while driving a Ford Fiesta Zetec S (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 3,000 easy going miles
Much quieter tyre than the Toyo Teo + . From New Zealand. Brought a pair for $250 each, excellent buy. My previous RE001's lasted 35,000Km's. Relatively happy with the mileage. Obviously a soft compound tyre so can accept the tradeoff in mileage for handling & quiteness
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on January 30, 2012
Given 94% while driving a Volkswagen MKV GTI (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 1,000 spirited miles
I just brought these tires and have only one to describe them, incredible! For the price they are exceptional. I have a chipped MKV Golf GTI with 260hp at the front wheels. The Michelin Primacy that came with the car new were nothing like the performance of this tire. I drive my car hard and too the limit quite often and the RE002's has given the GTI a new level of confidence. With the Michelin Primacy i would get wheel spin in first and second gear. There is virtually no wheel spin with the RE002....all the power is transfered into forward motion. Initial turn in is precise with nice adjustability before the tire let's go. When it does, it let's go very progressively. The other unique thing about this rubber is that they generate a far bit of heat which helps the grip levels. From a noise and comfort point of view the RE002 dampen bumps very well and are very quite, more so than the OEM Michelin Primacy. I'm very impressed with this tyre and have a gut feeling that for the money verses grip ratio the RE002 would be up there with the best.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on January 25, 2012