@@FranzGaw True, what's your view if say the west lake for daily use? I have on my car Bridgestone Potenza RE003 right now and got a year left before expiration, I don't use my car for track, although I occationally drive aggressive on the back roads
@smart rey I personally think you are better off with the RE003 if you're driving daily. It's a better all arounder vs. the Westlake. A good alternative for the RE003 is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, which is what I use on my Jazz.
@@FranzGaw I know this comment is, super old but thought I would chip in. I run RE003s and have driven against those with Westlakes. RE003s get to operating temp pretty much straight from the get go - while the Westlakes take a bit longer. The outright grip probably goes to the Westlakes once warmed up but for fast road driving the Bridgestones will be more consistent=safer
Nice vid man. I was eyeing Dunlops for my Civic FC, but when I encountered reviews of Westlakes it changed my mind. Not going for the RS though, settle muna ko sa SA07s or SA57s nila
Hi Yussef. Did you buy the SA07s or SA57s? I just ordered a set of SA57 for my 2zr-swapped turbo Yaris hatch. My car is lowered on HSD coilovers. As much as I wanted a set of FireHawk Indy 500s, I didn't want to spend that much at this time. If you bought either of the Westlake tires, I'd be interested in your observations of handling in street driving, specifically dry road grip. Thanks.
important to note that a brand of tire does not dictate the credibility/performance of a specific model that they carry. For example, the Dunlop RE71R is a top tier 200tw tire whereas the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 is probably one of the worst "sporty" tires you can buy hahaha
Great review. Hope you'll also do a review on the Achilles 123s and GT Radial Champiro SX2 as they are also popular budget tires here in the Philipiines. Keep up the great content!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the review. We'd love to do lots of tire comparison reviews but it's proving to be a costly product to review. If someone would sponsor that would be great. HAHAHA. :P
The point is, the r71 will last much longer than the RS.. you get what u pay for.. in the long run(time) much more benefits with premium tire.. if you cant afford good tires.. sell ur xpensive car, buy a cheaper one.. and buy better tires
You guys should be a little bit more honest :) a worn out tyre has less material against a brand new rubber that has more material on it. There is a considerable weight difference that can make that time difference. It is called unsprung weight, which I think you surely know and if that is the case here then you have your time difference. Put up a wheel combo that matches in weight but differs in brand and then try again :) PS: I am no fan of Westlake or such and I prefer Dunlops in most cases.
I think we all know that the Sport RS definitely shouldn't be compared to a top tier 200tw tire like the 71r. We just did this out of convenience of having both sets hahaha
What are you talking about the weight of a used tire and an unused tire? They are maximum, 0,5 to 1 kg per tire difference, your argument is ridiculous.
I personally would not use it for everyday use because these budget tires get heat cycled so fast. A few heat cycles on these tires and you will lose the peak grip of the tire in no time. If you only drive in the street, there a lot of other tires that are better for your needs.
6:11 for the conclusion 😉
Was the video boring? 🤷♂️
@@FranzGaw lol not one bit
great vlog guys
thanks!
Great review, thank you! What can you say about westlake in
wet conditions?
Thanks! We still need to try it on a wet track to be able to find our own conclusions hehe
Franz Gaw it would be very interesting to watch! After your video I want to buy Westlake for trackdays😁😁
Did it occur that driver skill is also a factor in the laptime?
The skill of the driver is actually a controlled factor in this experiment because the same driver did the testing.
@@FranzGaw True, what's your view if say the west lake for daily use? I have on my car Bridgestone Potenza RE003 right now and got a year left before expiration, I don't use my car for track, although I occationally drive aggressive on the back roads
@smart rey I personally think you are better off with the RE003 if you're driving daily. It's a better all arounder vs. the Westlake. A good alternative for the RE003 is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, which is what I use on my Jazz.
@@FranzGaw How well does the Westlakes stack up against the Pilot Sport 4s in your opinion sir?
@@FranzGaw I know this comment is, super old but thought I would chip in. I run RE003s and have driven against those with Westlakes. RE003s get to operating temp pretty much straight from the get go - while the Westlakes take a bit longer. The outright grip probably goes to the Westlakes once warmed up but for fast road driving the Bridgestones will be more consistent=safer
Why do a test on a brand new tire vs a 2 yr old tire?
Because we already know how great the RE71R is when it is brand new. We wanted to see the grip to $ ratio and make our own conclusions about it
Nice vid man. I was eyeing Dunlops for my Civic FC, but when I encountered reviews of Westlakes it changed my mind. Not going for the RS though, settle muna ko sa SA07s or SA57s nila
Hi Yussef. Did you buy the SA07s or SA57s? I just ordered a set of SA57 for my 2zr-swapped turbo Yaris hatch. My car is lowered on HSD coilovers. As much as I wanted a set of FireHawk Indy 500s, I didn't want to spend that much at this time. If you bought either of the Westlake tires, I'd be interested in your observations of handling in street driving, specifically dry road grip. Thanks.
important to note that a brand of tire does not dictate the credibility/performance of a specific model that they carry. For example, the Dunlop RE71R is a top tier 200tw tire whereas the Dunlop Direzza DZ102 is probably one of the worst "sporty" tires you can buy hahaha
Great review. Hope you'll also do a review on the Achilles 123s and GT Radial Champiro SX2 as they are also popular budget tires here in the Philipiines. Keep up the great content!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the review. We'd love to do lots of tire comparison reviews but it's proving to be a costly product to review. If someone would sponsor that would be great. HAHAHA. :P
The point is, the r71 will last much longer than the RS.. you get what u pay for.. in the long run(time) much more benefits with premium tire.. if you cant afford good tires.. sell ur xpensive car, buy a cheaper one.. and buy better tires
true!
Nice content 👍🏻
Thank you 🙌
You guys should be a little bit more honest :) a worn out tyre has less material against a brand new rubber that has more material on it. There is a considerable weight difference that can make that time difference. It is called unsprung weight, which I think you surely know and if that is the case here then you have your time difference. Put up a wheel combo that matches in weight but differs in brand and then try again :)
PS: I am no fan of Westlake or such and I prefer Dunlops in most cases.
I think we all know that the Sport RS definitely shouldn't be compared to a top tier 200tw tire like the 71r. We just did this out of convenience of having both sets hahaha
What are you talking about the weight of a used tire and an unused tire? They are maximum, 0,5 to 1 kg per tire difference, your argument is ridiculous.
Can you recommend the Westlake Sport RS tires for everyday use?
I personally would not use it for everyday use because these budget tires get heat cycled so fast. A few heat cycles on these tires and you will lose the peak grip of the tire in no time. If you only drive in the street, there a lot of other tires that are better for your needs.
@@FranzGaw Thanks for the input. Awesome review by the way!
Sailun ro1 sport naman next hehe
Would love to try out this tire and do a test!! Just need a sponsor to lend me a set. 🤔
You get MORE than what you pay for with the Sport RS 😉
Agree!
First!