Down to 2 choices

Yokohama A048 VS Bridgestone RE55s

Some driver of a Lotus Exege in Japan written a wonderful blog on it. I grab the best part of it

５５Ｓの秘めたるパワーとは・・・それは縦方向のグリップ力である。技術論については情報不足でご免なさいなのであるが、０４８は縦横どちらかといえば横方向のグリップ力に勝り、５５Ｓは縦方向へのグリップ力に勝ると言われる。

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That translate to the 55S secret is on its power related,... as the longitudinal forces/grip is far more superior. And the 048 has a better balance on transverse and longitudinal grip but the transverse grip is far superior.

Then I interpret it as that....

• A048 has more transverse grip, faster corner speed.
• But RE55s may have better stopping power.
• Putting power is combination of both directions of grip so I think they may be the same.
• So if I have new pads than it is ok right? Also I will be racing in Winton for the Nats, which the new slicks are for.
• Winton is far easy on brakes than another other track I have ever been.  

I think I am very much leaning towards A048.... decision decision!