Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Tires -- narrow RE11 OR wide Pilot Super Sport?

Z1NONLY · 04-28-2015, 06:14 AM

I just noticed that the RE-11'S are low on tread. The tread depth isn't an issue on dry pavement, but if the compound has heat cycled out, they may no longer have superior grip.

I have picked up almost two seconds on a 60 second course when going from old heat-cycled tires to a fresh set of identical ones.

So the size difference shouldn't be enough to put the PSS in front, but heat cycles may put the RE-11's back.

04-28-2015, 06:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Z1NONLY Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Florida Posts: 355 Drives: 16 FR-S Rep Power: 39	I just noticed that the RE-11'S are low on tread. The tread depth isn't an issue on dry pavement, but if the compound has heat cycled out, they may no longer have superior grip. I have picked up almost two seconds on a 60 second course when going from old heat-cycled tires to a fresh set of identical ones. So the size difference shouldn't be enough to put the PSS in front, but heat cycles may put the RE-11's back. Last edited by Z1NONLY; 04-28-2015 at 06:16 AM.