I had NT05's (275/35/19) on the rear for a track day yesterday. They did very well.

IMO The fact that PS2 and RE-11s are tied is an epic fail for the PS2. I've driven 7k miles on PS2 in a C6 Z06, it's a superb tire in all conditions and very communicative. IMO the only shortcoming that I can feel in the RE-11 is a little squirm compared to the PS2. However, that is likely do to the tread being deeper and nothing more. So why is it a fail for the PS2? Because the RE-11 is close to half the price!

Great thread.

RCZ, I remember reading an article a bout a 350Z with 265s or 285s all around. I can't remember exactly. I do remember something about needing to tune in the suspension all over again (esp. the sway bars) to get the balance right. But it killed when they got it dialed in. Good luck.

JoeyD, I ended up doing the sensible thing and getting stock sized NT05's. So far I really like them!

Yeah man, price is a huge factor...if they weren't so much I would have gone with the PS2.

NT05's are an awesome bargain for the price, but although it may not be the stickiest, it has the best balance of price, longevity and grip.

-Mike

I'd be happy with any of the top three vote getters, but I voted for the Advans.

I would LOVE to have a set of one of the top 3 but advan doesn't make the tire sizes I need and PS2 are incredibly too expensive so I do plan on trying the RE-11 probably next tire purchase. For this purchase I had to do the V12 Evo from Hankook because of the price to performance they give. Hard to beat that part.

^ V12s are a great street tire, terrible high performance tire. That's what I've heard from all the track going folks who tried them.

Excellent tire for heavy rain, but not a super high performance tire. They should last longer than the OEM tires if you're not beating on them.

Where's the Goodyear F-1?

off the list somewhere.

:ugh2:

hehe sorry, I made another one before this one that failed because there weren't enough choices on the list and now I forgot the F1...I didnt mean to be a ****.

Had 275/35/19 NT05's on the rear for a track day Saturday. They did very well.

re-11's. another level than the stock tires. nothing to say but everytime i throw my car into a corner now, it almost gives me goosebumps how well they just STICK. (265/35 and 285/35)

since price is always a consideration (for most anyway), i'd go with the nt-05's. the big motivation here is the $20/ tire rebate from speedventures (hopefully they'll continue that for 2010).

a *very* close 2nd would be the hankook rs-3's only b/c there's no rebate for them and they dont come in 19". the hankook rs-2's were my favorite tires in the past, and rumor has it that the rs-3's have 30% more grip and take heat even better.

Agreed, thats what I went with and they kick ***.

I voted RE-11. Used on the GT-R before as long life track tires, and now have them on the 370Z. Incredibly stiff sidewalls, and excellent grip and response. They also seem to last a lot longer than my old favorite...the PS2.

I've just got a drive with some Nitto NT05s, a local dealer let me test them out... I took off my michelin A/S Plus tires and wow!!! These tires are amazing. It's amazing the traction and the stability that you get. They are so sticky and so communicative and I could not believe it...I will admit that they were slightly noiser (only slightly) than the A/S plus and gives a harsher ride, but I just thought who cares? The tires give so much feedback and so much confidence. I have not driven them in the wet or lived with them, so I cannot give a full description, but from so many reviews I have read, they are a spectacular performance tire. I haven't tried the Bridgestone RE 11s, but I think I could. One thing I know I am going to do is swap out the A/S plus tires for either NT05s or Bridgestone Re 11s

pilot sports:tup:

Next tires on my car = RE11's without a doubt.

What are you running now?

NT-05's

I like trying out new things. You can only get so much out of reading reviews, nothing replaces actual experiences hehe. I have driven on RE01R's and I hear these are even better, so they have to be pretty good.

(plus I think I can get a free set ;) )

For what it's worth, the Time Attack Street Class competitors feel the NT-05 wasn't as fast as some others. Most are running the RE11 or the Star Specs. But you are right....opinions will vary. I am really diggin the RE11's. :)

Sorry "these" in my previous comment was referring to the RE11's. I am definitely looking forward to it.

I've heard nothing but good things about the RE11, but they didnt have the sizes I wanted. Once I get new wheels, I'll throw a set of 315's on there and try them out. BTW, the RE30s on your shop car look amazing.

Man, I'm in a confused state...I don't know which one to pick: Nitto NT05s or Bridgestone RE-11s. They're both spectacular tires and performers. I just can't choose which is better. Guys, give me your input...Tell me which tire to choose and why??? Cause I know most of u prefer the RE-11s, but why????

I think its safe to say they are both excellent choices, but if you take price out of the equation, then the RE-11 has an edge. I wanted to get RE-11's, however they don't make sizes that keep a the stock aspect ratio front to rear until you get into sizes that are too big to run on the stock wheels. (Or that I consider too big for the stock wheels). I had heard excellent things about the NT-05's too so when I saw they offered stock sport 19's sizing, I just went with it. So far I have absolutely no complaints about them. They are stiff, but that gives me tons of confidence going into corners. The only slight issue is cold traction...there is none. Fun for putting around town sideways though.

Another last thing to consider is that the NT-05s are cheaper and have a pretty acceptable wear rate. I think they are excellent sports car tires for those who are performance inclined. But then again, so are the RE-11's so...

Yeah, so I'm sorta split between the two, but I think I'll stick with the NT05s cause of price and having experience with them...

Hey RCZ, quick question,

What sizes r ur Nittos??

I've only tried the Hankook Ventus V12 and the Dunlop Direzza's on my RSX. The Direzza's were incredible, but were asking for death in the rain. The Ventus I put on after selling the Direzzas, and I was amazed at the very low, almost nonexistent noise levels and the almost on par with the Direzza grip, but real good in the rain. My vote goes to Ventus, and I'll be putting them on the Z when ready. Plus the price is just silly low!

Stock, 245 40 19, 275 35 19

Are you saying that the V12's are almost as good as the Star specs???? Sounds a little odd to me, do you track any of your cars?

Man, I totally forget u were running 19" wheels, but I switched to the 18" Volk CE28N for lighter weight......whoops yeah, but I think I'll go for 265/35/18 in front and 285/35/18

No, not as good, but as far as regular driving goes, with the few times I pushed them, I prefer the Ventus. I never tracked the RSX, but this is a street tire poll right?:icon17: I need to get the Z into some auto-x ASAP:driving:

Well, I wasn't being pretentious, I was really asking if you thought they were better. I try not to assume anything about people on the board because instructors tend to be very soft spoken people haha. (aka you never know who you are talking to)

i can definitely appreciate that, i try to be the same way. but most people on boards aren't like that, it's almost like you have to assume they have an attitude! at least from my experience anyway.

People kinda do, but at the same time I think it's all in good fun. Sometimes I know I come off a little arrogant, but its just tough love car guy attitude. I think a lot of people are like that and some others need to just chill out and laugh along.

And I think it is good to have some strong opinions, or else you just get a forum that is to loving about whatever you do to your car without true opinions.
But we all know Semtex has the number one journal. :p

You're right for sure

Just replaced my stock rears with new pair of RE-11s(285-35-19) on stock wheel today. It was raining here in Miami so had to be carefull not to do anything I'd be sorry for later, but did try to break traction few times and I'm happy to say they have quite a bit more bite in the wet over stock sport tire

if you have the $, go for the mich pilot sport ps2's - close cousins to the PS Cups... best on all dimensions except price imo... read these reviews from folks with newer model vehicles... basically all 10s

TireRack.com Tire Reviews

I definitely agree. Not about the journal. ;)

I think I disagree with the results of this poll. I think it should go:
PS2
RE11
NT05