Bridgestone Potenza re730 recall??
06-19-2001, 05:22 PM
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Bridgestone Potenza re730 recall??
Has anyone heard of a recall or issues on this tire regarding road noice?? A friend of mine told me that Bridgestone is issuing rebate or refund on it. i called tire rack and they say this is only a problem for heavier vehicle such as mercedes...if anyone has more info please let me know..thanks
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01 Silver S-type with navigation and spoiler..comtech springs,sway/AEM CAI with bypass valve/clear bra (3M)/viper 550 hf with remote start/35%tint/moda r6 w/ 225/45/17 bridgestone re730/Bell radar detector/more to come..
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01 Silver S-type with navigation and spoiler..comtech springs,sway/AEM CAI with bypass valve/clear bra (3M)/viper 550 hf with remote start/35%tint/moda r6 w/ 225/45/17 bridgestone re730/Bell radar detector/more to come..
06-19-2001, 05:24 PM
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Thanks ! I'll stick to Michelin's !
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Waiting for 6 speed manual CLS !
2001 CL Type S Black/Ebony w/NAVI, PIAA bulbs, Tinted windows, JL Sub-woofer/Fosgate 250 watt amp, Comptech Sway Bars,Kyocera Smartphone/Palm powered otherwise pure stock/PIF (Paid In Full)
1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl, PIAA bulbs, tinted windows, Fosgate 500 watt amp, Eclipes 6X9's,JL Sub-woofer, otherwise PURE stock/PIF (Paid In Full)!
06-19-2001, 05:26 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Fabvsix:
Thanks ! I'll stick to Michelin's !
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Thanks ! I'll stick to Michelin's !
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06-19-2001, 06:04 PM
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The RE730's are the shia! They whip the hell out of my Previous Yokohoma H4 Avids and my stock Bridgestone Turanzas.
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- Forged Racing Hart 17x7.5" CP-035's with 225/45 RE730's
- 15.44 @ 87.87mph (Track)
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2000 Acccord LX V6 Sedan
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- 15.44 @ 87.87mph (Track)
06-19-2001, 06:32 PM
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I'm not aware of any recalls for my size tires, my mechaninc would have let me know.
Potenza's RE730's make great skins for my Z.
The donut marks in my local parking lot are proof to that.
Potenza's RE730's make great skins for my Z.
The donut marks in my local parking lot are proof to that.
06-19-2001, 08:07 PM
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Hell, they were just rated as best tires by someone--I can't imagine that would be the case if they were being recalled. And, they've been around for a pretty long time.
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Black/black CLS
Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
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Potenza RE730 225/45/17
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35% metallic tint
06-19-2001, 09:50 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by BNut:
The RE730's are the shia! They whip the hell out of my Previous Yokohoma H4 Avids and my stock Bridgestone Turanzas.
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The RE730's are the shia! They whip the hell out of my Previous Yokohoma H4 Avids and my stock Bridgestone Turanzas.
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06-19-2001, 11:56 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by N1:
I don't know about the RE730, however, Audi is voluntarily recalling the RE040 size 225/45 ZR 17's for S4's and TT's. Audi even mentions in their recall letter that the sidewalls will bulge upon hitting potholes, curbs etc. and Audi considered this dangerous and thus the recall. Audi was even reimbursing owners who had already replaced these RE0 040's out of pocket.
Enter my IS300 which has the exact same tires from bridgestone, the RE 040's however the size on my ride is 215/45 ZR 17 and when I speak to my friendly Lexus dealer and Lexus customer service, "Uh we never heard of such a recall and since your tires are warranted by the tire manufacturer, Bridgestone, please contact an authorized Bridgestone dealer, have a nice day!"
When I spoke to the Bridgestone dealer: "Uh, your tires are safe, if you have any issues go speak to your Lexus dealer since your car is so new, have a nice day!"
Well needless to say no recall for Lexus owners, only Audi is doing a voluntary recall. I don't know about the RE 730's however considering Bridgestone and Firestone are the same company, I won't be surprised if all of this gets swept under the rug until a whole bunch of IS300 owners and Cl-S owners end up dead like the explorer owners. </font>
I don't know about the RE730, however, Audi is voluntarily recalling the RE040 size 225/45 ZR 17's for S4's and TT's. Audi even mentions in their recall letter that the sidewalls will bulge upon hitting potholes, curbs etc. and Audi considered this dangerous and thus the recall. Audi was even reimbursing owners who had already replaced these RE0 040's out of pocket.
Enter my IS300 which has the exact same tires from bridgestone, the RE 040's however the size on my ride is 215/45 ZR 17 and when I speak to my friendly Lexus dealer and Lexus customer service, "Uh we never heard of such a recall and since your tires are warranted by the tire manufacturer, Bridgestone, please contact an authorized Bridgestone dealer, have a nice day!"
When I spoke to the Bridgestone dealer: "Uh, your tires are safe, if you have any issues go speak to your Lexus dealer since your car is so new, have a nice day!"
Well needless to say no recall for Lexus owners, only Audi is doing a voluntary recall. I don't know about the RE 730's however considering Bridgestone and Firestone are the same company, I won't be surprised if all of this gets swept under the rug until a whole bunch of IS300 owners and Cl-S owners end up dead like the explorer owners. </font>
I had very good luck with RE-71s -- two sets, and they were perfect. However, these purchases were made BEFORE the FIRESTONE debacle.
The RE-730s get good reviews, but if they get the same supervisors that allowed substandard materials to be used, then they could have problems. This is a high speed car. I'm sure they work well if they are made well, that is the question. Here is the link to the Bridgestone page, call them if you have the tires, there should be a tire code on the tire that would let you know if you're involved.
There are a number of NON suv tires that are getting a recall, check the site, or the number:
BTW -- I love the Toyos and this is the first I have heard about any re-730 problems
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