There are always pros and cons of using high performance tire, especially when it comes to RE004. Customers love about the traction and stability control it provides to them. On the flip side, almost all customers said its wear off is a bit too fast comparing to other brands.
After one / two sets of RE004, a number of them change to other models.
Changes of the tread pattern
The prominent zic zac design has a little change in RE005. In fact, a number of low popularity brand copied the design of RE004 that almost looks exactly like RE004. The zic zac got another small channel to drain the water out.
The sidewall got a more clearer and better look compared to RE004.
Changes of UTQG
Under the Bridgestone brand, RE005 still remains as Treadwear 220, Traction A, and Temperature A. It is still considered a high wear off tyre that some customers may hesitate for choosing.
Changes of Fuel Efficient and Wet Grip
Ever since the release of RE004, its fuel efficiency drop to rank E, which is considered quite low fuel efficient. This category also applies to electric efficient for Electric Vehicle as well.
Although RE004 actually remained as rank B – C for wet grip, the RE005 has shown a VERY great improvement in the wet performance. Currently all the RE005 sizes got the data as Fuel efficient: E, Wet Grip: A, External Noise: 71dB
RE005 is also marked as “EV Suitable” tyre.
With the release of RE005, the Michelin Pilot Sport category surely face a strong competition especially in the smaller tyre size segment such as R15, and R16.
Cheaper than Potenza Sport, probably reaching the standard of Potenza Sport performance, the RE005 is definitely for drivers who want confidence in rainy season.
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