Bridgestone Potenza GIII in 195/60/14

[branko.gt]

As you probably know the Bridgestone GIII has been discontinued (which I think is a shame). Bruno from Maranello Pur Sang Motors have dug up some left-over stock. They are priced at $135 each. The price does not include the installation.
These tyres wok well with light cars like 105 or alfetta.
I believe this is the last of them and once gone there will be no more. If you are interested give Bruno  a call on 03 9386 9650

[Davidm1600]

Hey Branko,

How do the Bridgestones compare with other similarly priced tyres for performance, etc ?  I have Pirelli P600Os on my 1750 GTV and have always been impressed with them, I have Michelins on my 156 Sportwagon and Pirelli P600s on my AC Fiat 124 sport.  From my experience Pirellis and Italian cars are like wine and cheese. Perfect for each other. 

In the next year or so I am going to need new tyres for the 156 so would be interested to see what others suggest as suitable for it. Cheers Dave

[branko.gt]

Never considered putting GIII on 156 or 147 for that matter. I have mostly stayed away from Pirelli tyres, they have a reputation for quick wear and combining that with my lead foot would not be good economy. So i cannot give you direct comparison.
The thing I gathered by reading and talking to people is that different tyres work for different cars. GIII seem to have been popular with people occasionally tracking a car but not wanting to shell out for R-type tyres. Also, not many tyres are available in 195/60/14 which is a reasonable size for 105 and 116 cars.
So all in all i cannot really support my preference for this tyre with any scientific or even empirical comparative evaluation. I just think they are good, for what its worth.

[Davidm1600]

Thanks Branko for the advice.  I have no experience with Bridgestones, hence my query.  Unlike their reputation, I have found Pirellis to be long lasting and with superb grip, but then I don't do a lot of track work so perhaps that might explain a few things.  Its not that I though drive my Alfa's soft though, as they were designed/built to be enjoyed.

Yes I think you are probably correct re different tyres suiting different cars and also trying to find the right size and balance on cost vrs tyre performance without going the full expense of race tyres.

[Sheldon McIntosh]

These tyres wok well with light cars like 105 or alfetta.

I believe they also wok wery well on Suds.

[pep105]

Dave
Mate of mine put a set of Michelin Pilots on his 156 and find them to be very good biggest improvement he noticed was in noise, I had P7000s on the 147, werent bad when relatively new but became noisy and wore quickly.
Branko is spot on with different tyres working with different cars. Got Michelin Energy XM1 on my 105 and they do the job on the road. Only experience Ive had with Bridgestones is the RE050 Potenza's on my Accord Euro which work well but dont know what theyre like on Alfas - however noticed they are now being fitted as OE on new 147s.

[Davidm1600]

Pep

Guess what, the Michelin's you mention are what I have on my 156, so perhaps that is what I should replace them with when due. Thanks for the advice and also you experience with P7000s.  I had wondered whether they might have been a good alternative. I too agree with Branko's view that different tyres suit different cars. I well remember having a set of Goodyear NCTs on my 124 sport and the incredible difference I found when I replaced these with the Pirelli P600s.  Mind you the P600s were a far more expensive tyre.  Dave