Bridgestone RE-11 Long-Term Review
I've been on these tires for a total of ~17K miles and 6 track days. I'm definitely inclined to agree with the forum opinion of these tires being the best all-around performer for the Z34. Below are some thoughts:
Sizes: 265/35R18 | 275/35R18 Front Wear: http://i.imgur.com/bBVL82jl.jpg?1 Rear Wear: http://i.imgur.com/HjMQSXMl.jpg Daily use: These are VERY good tires for daily or even "spirited" back-road driving. It does not take any time for these to go into their "working window" as I've had no grip issues. The wet traction is also outstanding, as I've been able to survive the ridiculous downpours in Houston without any drama. The ride quality is good for the sizes I have, And the road noise isn't that bad. Track use: The RE-11s give you a ton of confidence and good feedback. The tires, like mentioned before, do not take long to warm up. Once they are up to temperature, they have great lateral stability. The steering response could be better, but that one tire with a 71 in it addresses that issue. At peak temperatures, I didn't really feel a cliff, or drop off in performance. They seemed to hold at a certain level of grip before letting go. When the tires let go, you're already aware of it happening (alot of that may be down to the predictability of the Z chassis). I hope that provides more information. I've switched to the RE-71R and will have an initial track comparison after the 20th. http://i.imgur.com/8x3Vvi1l.jpg |
Yah RE11 FTW!
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Yeah I am linking mine as well.
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you have at least 2 more laps on those puppies:driving:
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In for the RE-71R comparison.
I find it interesting that these worked well for you in the recent rains in Houston. My experience with RE-11s was once they were under about 5/32" tread wear, they hydroplaned like crazy in any amount of standing water; I was afraid to drive over 40 mph in them once water started collecting on the roads. |
What's your F / R camber degrees?
My fronts do NOT wear like that @ the track. :confused: |
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my fronts last year on a 265/305 RE-11 setup still have at least 70/75% left after 13k miles. rears still had a little bit about wear bar maybe 4.5/32nds these tires are great. the current set is still going strong as well. sadly car goes into hibernation soon sooooo time to burn the rears off. |
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I had a brand new set of PSS's and the in one of the turns the front left tires shoulder rolled on me and the butthole puckered a bit. RE-11s haven't done any of that yet and I feel I pushed harder this past year than any on parts of the dragon and they held |
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