Impressions on Bridgestone B350 (tubeless)

gamerno1 · 8th April 2005, 01:50

well this aint a review as i dont have much experiences with different tyre brands. its just my views.
2 weeks ago, i changed my stock MRF R13s to Bridgestone 145/70 R13 Donuts.
all i can write is the car overally is acting more responsive. braking has improved. the mileage has gone up by 1kmph(didnt expect this but maybe for the alignment which wasnt done in sometime). the handling has improved by a HUGE margin. the power steering has come back to life. the comfort hasnt changed at all. also added used alloys over my stock steel rims. so overall i am quite satisfied with the new rubber & alloys.
thanks to manson - he knew the owner & got me some good discounts
jesal - for accompanying us taking some pics with his cell

RJK · 8th April 2005, 02:53

Which shop is this ? I'd also like to get discounts please

Currently looking out for 13" Certis for the CRDi. (185)

Shan2nu · 8th April 2005, 08:15

Hmmm, Bridgestone B350? These must have been the first Donuts to land here. Where are they made? Indian or Japan?

You got any pics of it?

Shan2nu

jesal · 8th April 2005, 19:10

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Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Hmmm, Bridgestone B350? These must have been the first Donuts to land here. Where are they made? Indian or Japan?

You got any pics of it?

Shan2nu

pics are posted here somewhere i forgot now

speedsatya · 8th April 2005, 22:20

is it this one???????

lamborghini · 8th April 2005, 23:24

Sweet tires.
How much are they for and are they available in 15 inchers?

gamerno1 · 8th April 2005, 23:40

yes satya that is the pic jesal took
& lambo im sure you will get these for 15s too
took these pics today -

revtech · 8th April 2005, 23:44

they look kool.

lambo ull def get them in 15 "

dude the pics look amazing !!

lamborghini · 9th April 2005, 12:26

Hey guys,
Should i get them put on my lancer?

Shan2nu · 9th April 2005, 13:45

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Hey guys,
Should i get them put on my lancer?

Dude for 15" wheels you might as well go in for Potenzas (RE series or the G series). The S-02 is the best but i dunno if you can get it here and we don't know how they perform on Indian roads.

Shan2nu

tsk1979 · 11th April 2005, 11:11

What i dislike about potenza is the directional thingi. Isn't there a good high performance tyre which is not directional? Next time i think i will stick to Ducaro maybe?

Shan2nu · 11th April 2005, 11:24

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Isn't there a good high performance tyre which is not directional?

The directional pattern is what makes these tyres high performance. The tread is desgned to work at 100% efficiency when rotated in the right direction.

Potenzas, Eagle F1s they're all directional tyres.

Shan2nu

zaphod · 11th April 2005, 11:28

I was considering the B350 for my esteem before I settled for the Certis which turned out pretty good.

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What i dislike about potenza is the directional thingi. Isn't there a good high performance tyre which is not directional? Next time i think i will stick to Ducaro maybe?

I got Michelin MXF Sport 195/60 R14's recently for my baleno - and they seem to have plenty of grip and corner and brake nicely - got them for 3750 a piece - some members have warned me about grip in wet conditions though.

jesal · 11th April 2005, 14:40

@ satya yes thats the one

@ lambo u get tons of alloys for lancer dont get these in 15 at all. go for delicate design on the lancer and dont go under 15 inch

RJK · 12th April 2005, 03:23

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I got Michelin MXF Sport 195/60 R14's recently for my baleno

I was told that MXF Sports range had been stopped by Michelin by Saifee tyres in Mumbai. Not that I wanted those tyres but still.

8th April 2005, 01:50	#1
gamerno1 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Andheri (w), Mumbai Posts: 408 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Impressions on Bridgestone B350 (tubeless) well this aint a review as i dont have much experiences with different tyre brands. its just my views. 2 weeks ago, i changed my stock MRF R13s to Bridgestone 145/70 R13 Donuts. all i can write is the car overally is acting more responsive. braking has improved. the mileage has gone up by 1kmph(didnt expect this but maybe for the alignment which wasnt done in sometime). the handling has improved by a HUGE margin. the power steering has come back to life. the comfort hasnt changed at all. also added used alloys over my stock steel rims. so overall i am quite satisfied with the new rubber & alloys. thanks to manson - he knew the owner & got me some good discounts jesal - for accompanying us taking some pics with his cell
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8th April 2005, 02:53	#2
RJK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 701 Times	Which shop is this ? I'd also like to get discounts please Currently looking out for 13" Certis for the CRDi. (185)
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8th April 2005, 08:15	#3
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Hmmm, Bridgestone B350? These must have been the first Donuts to land here. Where are they made? Indian or Japan? You got any pics of it? Shan2nu
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8th April 2005, 22:20	#5
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	is it this one???????
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8th April 2005, 23:24	#6
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Sweet tires. How much are they for and are they available in 15 inchers?
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8th April 2005, 23:40	#7
gamerno1 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Andheri (w), Mumbai Posts: 408 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	yes satya that is the pic jesal took & lambo im sure you will get these for 15s too took these pics today - Last edited by gamerno1 : 8th April 2005 at 23:43.
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8th April 2005, 23:44	#8
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	they look kool. lambo ull def get them in 15 " dude the pics look amazing !!
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9th April 2005, 12:26	#9
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, Should i get them put on my lancer?
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11th April 2005, 11:11	#11
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	What i dislike about potenza is the directional thingi. Isn't there a good high performance tyre which is not directional? Next time i think i will stick to Ducaro maybe?
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11th April 2005, 14:40	#14
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	@ satya yes thats the one @ lambo u get tons of alloys for lancer dont get these in 15 at all. go for delicate design on the lancer and dont go under 15 inch
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