Bridgestone RE11: After 12K Miles, theUndisputed KING of street tires. Review inside

kenchan · 01-20-2015, 02:01 PM

285/35/19 is plenty sticky for stock-ish engine.

MattGix · 02-07-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

285/35/19 is plenty sticky for stock-ish engine.

What size front for that size rear?

kenchan · 02-07-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MattGix

What size front for that size rear?

Stock Nismo size 245/40/19 front and 285/35/19 rear

stratburst · 02-07-2015, 07:08 PM

I switched from re-11's to S-04 and although pole position's are a great tire I do miss the stiffness of the re-11. I think I might go back to them if they are still around when the Z needs new tires.

FairladyZ10PG · 01-20-2015, 03:34 PM

^True

but 305 looks better lol

Driftomodachi · 01-20-2015, 04:10 PM

305 looks pinched on the stock 10" wheels imo

iiNNeX · 02-10-2015, 07:33 AM

Running 245/40/19 front and 285/35/19 rear on a 370z GT with the 19" Rays wheels is good yeah ?

Im thinking about getting RE11s in those sizes next month.

stratburst · 02-10-2015, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by iiNNeX

Running 245/40/19 front and 285/35/19 rear on a 370z GT with the 19" Rays wheels is good yeah ?

Im thinking about getting RE11s in those sizes next month.

Yep. I have this setup and it works fine. Some will say bigger is better but honestly, unless you have forced induction, I don't see the advantage. The added un-sprung weight and increased rolling resistance out weighs the benefit IMO.

kenchan · 02-12-2015, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stratburst

Yep. I have this setup and it works fine. Some will say bigger is better but honestly, unless you have forced induction, I don't see the advantage. The added un-sprung weight and increased rolling resistance out weighs the benefit IMO.

my thoughts exactly.

iiNNeX · 02-13-2015, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by stratburst

Yep. I have this setup and it works fine. Some will say bigger is better but honestly, unless you have forced induction, I don't see the advantage. The added un-sprung weight and increased rolling resistance out weighs the benefit IMO.

Along with that I am planning on getting Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs 25/20 and then 25mm eibach spacers all around. Would that cause any rubbing with the new tire on the arch or should it be okay? thanks!

- Sid

kenchan · 02-12-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by iiNNeX

Running 245/40/19 front and 285/35/19 rear on a 370z GT with the 19" Rays wheels is good yeah ?

Im thinking about getting RE11s in those sizes next month.

yah, that's a good choice.

FLUJOKE · 02-12-2015, 07:46 PM

can't find any stock sizes for sport Rays on discount tire or tire rack....they discontinue them or what?

stratburst · 02-12-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FLUJOKE

can't find any stock sizes for sport Rays on discount tire or tire rack....they discontinue them or what?

Tire rack has them. Search for the front and rears separately then filter by Bridgestone.

Hotrodz · 02-17-2015, 09:10 PM

Well I have joined the the club...okay half that is! My S-04s were not holding grip very well and so I decided to step up to RE-11s. Got brand new rear shoes in 305 r30 19s!!!

victorofhavoc · 02-18-2015, 05:46 PM

So I was looking around tirerack the other day for some new tires for autox/track. Upon some research and finding some info from some japanese sites the RE11 will be phased out by the re-71r. The new tire is apparently better in the wet and has more capable dry grip, but it looks like it will be a symmetrical design, which means compared to the asymmetric re11 it will be LOUD. For all those who love the RE11, you might want to stock up before they stop making them.

01-20-2015, 03:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
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02-10-2015, 07:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
iiNNeX Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Frimley, UK Posts: 3 Drives: 2010 370Z GT Rep Power: 11	Running 245/40/19 front and 285/35/19 rear on a 370z GT with the 19" Rays wheels is good yeah ? Im thinking about getting RE11s in those sizes next month. kenchan likes this.

02-17-2015, 09:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684386	Well I have joined the the club...okay half that is! My S-04s were not holding grip very well and so I decided to step up to RE-11s. Got brand new rear shoes in 305 r30 19s!!! FairladyZ10PG and cigarclifford like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

02-18-2015, 05:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
victorofhavoc Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kansas City Posts: 230 Drives: 2014 370z Rep Power: 14	So I was looking around tirerack the other day for some new tires for autox/track. Upon some research and finding some info from some japanese sites the RE11 will be phased out by the re-71r. The new tire is apparently better in the wet and has more capable dry grip, but it looks like it will be a symmetrical design, which means compared to the asymmetric re11 it will be LOUD. For all those who love the RE11, you might want to stock up before they stop making them. __________________ Had a 2010 WRX- boy was it quick in a straight line, got a 2014 Z- man is she grippy in the corners-- then left the Z and later got a GTI, now back in an 09 racecar Z!

01-20-2015, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	285/35/19 is plenty sticky for stock-ish engine.

02-07-2015, 07:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
stratburst Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 78 Drives: 370z - Sport Touring Rep Power: 14	I switched from re-11's to S-04 and although pole position's are a great tire I do miss the stiffness of the re-11. I think I might go back to them if they are still around when the Z needs new tires.

02-12-2015, 07:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
FLUJOKE Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: earth Posts: 770 Drives: car Rep Power: 2068	can't find any stock sizes for sport Rays on discount tire or tire rack....they discontinue them or what?

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