I went to purchase a set for a new (female) GT owner and discovered that Tire Rack has zero inventory and zero on order. I called my rep there and he said when there is no pending order from them to the manufacturer, it usually means that the tire is no longer produced. I then turned to local suppliers and they managed to scare up a pair but said that they did not have any visibility on anything being available in the future.... Shucks!
Goodbye Bridgestone Scuderia Rear Tires??
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Sinovac
GT Owner
I just called Bridgestone USA and was told they can't find the 345/35R19 tire in their system. I was told it is "likely" the tire was discontinued since it was not in the system. If you need tires in the near term, you may want to try to locate a set of the rear tires.
FENZO
GT Owner
Indy GT
Yea, I got one...too
Damn, this sucks.
I was just ready to move over to a set of front/rear Bridgestones based in part due to the glowing remarks made by previous owners ....
I was just ready to move over to a set of front/rear Bridgestones based in part due to the glowing remarks made by previous owners ....
Sinovac
GT Owner
Indy, I have a set of lightly used rears I'll sell for $1,500 FOB Largo. They are collector items now.
Seriously, you might be able to find a set. I would call around.
Seriously, you might be able to find a set. I would call around.
I think we're okay here: http://www.performanceplustire.com/products/tires/searchType/searchBySize/tireSize/345_SLASH_35-19
I just checked with Anthony Gemmellaro at Ferrari of Tampa Bay and he's not worried about being able to supply this tire to his 4 Enzo customers. Nevertheless, might not be a bad idea to snag a set for the future. By the way, does anyone have a good read on the shelf life of tires, and any special way to properly store them when not on the vehicle?
I just checked with Anthony Gemmellaro at Ferrari of Tampa Bay and he's not worried about being able to supply this tire to his 4 Enzo customers. Nevertheless, might not be a bad idea to snag a set for the future. By the way, does anyone have a good read on the shelf life of tires, and any special way to properly store them when not on the vehicle?
BlackICE
GT Owner
Bummer. What are the Enzo owners going to use, or is it that most owners are like EP so the tires never need to be changed?
Look like GY only, or Hoosiers if you want to (Y) rated tires, or move on to 20, 19" wheels are run Super Sports.
Look like GY only, or Hoosiers if you want to (Y) rated tires, or move on to 20, 19" wheels are run Super Sports.
bonehead
GT Owner
Or you can run Michelins in less than ideal sizes. Ralphie, if I recall, still runs MPSC's on the track.
Regardless, this does suck if true. Good thing I just mounted a set before R8.
Sinovac
GT Owner
I hope that is the case, because Bridgestone said they had nothing in the 345/35R19 size.
Vince H
GT Owner
digman1
GT Owner
Just bought two from the place above. Thanks for the heads up.
Found 2 fronts at tire rack, but they are not the REO 50 A. Take anything I can get in the proper sizes ?
Found 2 fronts at tire rack, but they are not the REO 50 A. Take anything I can get in the proper sizes ?
550rwhp
GT Owner
Joehand1
Tungsten GT Owner
Ok I went to Tire Rck's web site and found the tire, but it wasn't listed as ZR rated, but the description was that this was the tire developed for the Enzo...it did not say they were out of stock or discontinued..
Do you think for some reason it was relisted as 345-35R19 instead of ZR?
Is this the same tire we have????
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...R9RE050A&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
Do you think for some reason it was relisted as 345-35R19 instead of ZR?
Is this the same tire we have????
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...R9RE050A&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
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bonehead
GT Owner
Xcentric
GT Owner
Keep them out of any ozone producing area...meaning open atmosphere (especially FL/TX/CA) and electric motors. Use to wear bars before they are 7 year sold. If they are mounted on wheels and/or on a car that sits for long periods, pump up to max to prevent flat spots...or jack the car off the ground. Bottom line is tires older than 7 years should be discarded.
BlackICE
GT Owner
shelbyelite
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I don't believe the tires have been discontinued, but I could be wrong.... Just hoping that someone has given Kendall incorrect information. I will make some calls on Monday and find out....
FBA
GT Owner
When i added aftermarket wheels and went to 1" taller back and front, I bought the Michelin Pilot Sports in 354 and 285. Basically the same over dimensions when all done. I haven't checked, but maybe they exist in the 18/19" sizes as well?
bonehead
GT Owner
sahlman
Ford GT Team Alumni
Tire Life
The vulcanized rubber of a tire continues to cure and get harder over its life. Heat cycles and UV accelerate it. Some tires are worse than others. I think this is one of the issues with the GY's that makes it feel like a rock with no grip to most owners - age. And can explain why Ralphie and Jeff still like the GY's. They go through them much faster than most due to use so they are never more than 2 years old.
If the Scuderia supply becomes an issue I would beware of stock piling them for the future due to age effects...which is why most of you try to find recent build codes for your new tires. 7 years may be OK from a tire failure stand point but it is far from ideal for performance on a supercar. 2-3 years would be ideal, but I realize hard to swallow due to cost per mile on most FGT's.
I hope this turns out to be bad info, or just a short term production shortage. The Scuderia is a good tire for the car.
The vulcanized rubber of a tire continues to cure and get harder over its life. Heat cycles and UV accelerate it. Some tires are worse than others. I think this is one of the issues with the GY's that makes it feel like a rock with no grip to most owners - age. And can explain why Ralphie and Jeff still like the GY's. They go through them much faster than most due to use so they are never more than 2 years old.
If the Scuderia supply becomes an issue I would beware of stock piling them for the future due to age effects...which is why most of you try to find recent build codes for your new tires. 7 years may be OK from a tire failure stand point but it is far from ideal for performance on a supercar. 2-3 years would be ideal, but I realize hard to swallow due to cost per mile on most FGT's.
I hope this turns out to be bad info, or just a short term production shortage. The Scuderia is a good tire for the car.