Steve J Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Anyone know the spec for the rear Bridgestone Potenza tyres for an S2. Are they 225/45/R17? Also what code do I need to specify to ensure I get the correct Lotus tyres. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 You've got the size right Steve.. From the Lotus manual you need to check for " DOT **** DCK ****" on the tyre wall.. Cheers Waz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted June 16, 2004 Author Share Posted June 16, 2004 Cheers Snowman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon G Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Steve the new Bridgestones on the 111R have a higher speed rating and DOT code, can't remember what it is, so you may not get DCK's anymore, just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Are the Bridgestone's the only choice for the S2? Any better (cost effective/grippier) ones? I should think that Bridgestone's on the front and another make on the rear wouldn't cause handling difficulties. I just don't like having only one option on tyres. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon G Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Don't mix tyres on the Elise. I am runnimg Toyo Proxes T1-S at the moment, so far very impressed. 185's up front help with the understeer, cost me £260 for a set of 4 (same price as 2 rear Bridgestones) from mytyres. Wet grip is excellent, better than Bridgestones. Worth a go for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCCK Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 A lot of S2 owners rave about Dunlop SP9000's. Also available in the 185 section up front, still fits the standard wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7esk Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 The Lotus Elise fitment has actually changed recently for RE040BZ 90V to a RE040BZ 90W. If you ask your tyre supplier to purchase the tyres under our IPC (Individual Product Code) 78343, this will uniquely identify the correct fitment. I hope this helps eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_Mac Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Take it you work for Bridgestone then!? At the Bedford day Walshy mentioned that unless you have uprated suspension the 185 fronts aren't a good idea as it can cause problems under braking due to the increased grip.... obviously being a Heterosexual S1 owner I am not totally sure how applicable this is, but it may be worth further investigation before commititng. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7esk Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 No i dont work for bridgestone but i know a man that does? very help full Andy Daniels Bridgestone UK Ltd Technical Co-ordinator [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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