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Dadhawk · 05-25-2015, 10:01 AM

Finished the first tank of gas with the new tires on Olivia. This was a good comparison run since the entire week was "normal".

So far the Bridgestones have not disappointed. They are definitely grippier and quieter than the OEM Primacys. In fact, to make them slip I have to turn off traction control, something that was not required before. The road noise level is also definitely down, and the ride is marginally softer as they seem to soak up small stuff a little better.

I can't really speak to how they handle in the wet yet though, as we have not had a good rain in the last week since I had them installed.

One preliminary thing I'm happy with is they seem to have had zero impact on fuel economy. The first tank was 345.50 miles at 32.43MPG which is well within the range I saw with the Michelins, and right at the overall lifetime average of 32.6MPG.

All in all, so far I'm calling this a win for a commuter tire.

05-25-2015, 10:01 AM	#373
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,112 Thanks: 39,684 Thanked 25,456 Times in 11,606 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Olivia gets a new pair of shoes... Part II Finished the first tank of gas with the new tires on Olivia. This was a good comparison run since the entire week was "normal". So far the Bridgestones have not disappointed. They are definitely grippier and quieter than the OEM Primacys. In fact, to make them slip I have to turn off traction control, something that was not required before. The road noise level is also definitely down, and the ride is marginally softer as they seem to soak up small stuff a little better. I can't really speak to how they handle in the wet yet though, as we have not had a good rain in the last week since I had them installed. One preliminary thing I'm happy with is they seem to have had zero impact on fuel economy. The first tank was 345.50 miles at 32.43MPG which is well within the range I saw with the Michelins, and right at the overall lifetime average of 32.6MPG. All in all, so far I'm calling this a win for a commuter tire. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".