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MG MGF Technical - Bridgestone B530

Okay maybe not the top of the range but has anybody tried these or know anything of them ?

At 33 quid each for 205 50 15 it is very tempting. I believe they have been superseeded by the RE 720.

Comments please.
S Laithwaite

I don't think they were replaced by the re720 - the b series is a different bridgestone range - decribed as:
"B-Series tyres deliver safe, reliable performance for smaller hatchbacks and saloon cars "
Jason H
Jason H

... or for MGFs driven like smaller hatchbacks ??????
JohnP

The Potenza RE 720 is Bridgestone’s new high performance tyre for the H and V rated segment and replaces its predecessor, the B530. The tyre incorporates Bridgestone’s UNI-T AQ technology and has offers two key areas of improvement over its predecessor. Firstly, wet braking and aquaplaning resistance have been improved significantly whilst the innovative use of compounding technology has allowed the tyre to maintain its wet performance at a high level, even when 50% worn.
me again

there's your answer then - they are like an old re720 but with worse wet braking and aquaplaning resistance and worse wet performance especially when worn!
LOL
Jason H
jason H

LOL indeed !

me

So a bit like Toyo R888's then?

THESE ARE THE BABIES!!

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m4b99s93p1593

Neil

BTW where can you get those Bridgestones for £33?

Neil

33 + VAT. N.Ireland or Ballymena to be a little more accurate in a shop called carnissour. I doubt that is how you spell it but I think this shop is nationwide.
me

I couldnt locate them on the web

Please confirm
Neil

Happy days !

They have run out of the B530'S and will supply the RE 720 for 36.5 + vat. Excellent !
Steve

yes but where from
Neil

I will get you the contact details in the next day or two after I get them fitted.

Very pleased as these seem to be a very good tyre I only hope they wear better than my usual Yokohamas.
steve

This thread was discussed between 04/08/2004 and 10/08/2004

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