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

FPenvy · 10-19-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RBfastback

may be a stupid question but dose any notice or care about when going from a PSS to the RE-11 in the oem nismo size for example the weight difference?
I ONLY DD my Z.
with size 245/40/19 is a 4 pound per tire increase from the pss's
but only a 1 pound increase in the rear with the 285/35/19.
got weight's off tire rack.
do the traction benefits of the re11 outweigh there weight drawbacks?

there's really no reason 10 extra pounds of weight should bother you lol if so take the spare out or drop a nice log.

the RE-11's do grip much more and feel more stable than the PSS's. on the dragon I rolled a PSS. the RE's just grip and went on it.

RBfastback · 10-19-2015, 02:52 PM

o ok, I was told or I read that unsprung mass (wheels tires rotors) was way more important and had a bigger impact.
but I'm almost set on going with the re11's this year to try em out in 245f/285r

FPenvy · 10-19-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RBfastback

o ok, I was told or I read that unsprung mass (wheels tires rotors) was way more important and had a bigger impact.
but I'm almost set on going with the re11's this year to try em out in 245f/285r

that is minimal but yes that is true. I mean ever bit helps but unless you're 100% tracking your Z the difference isn't big enough of an impact I feel if you just DD it and maybe hit a back road or a track day a year etc..

I run 265/305 RE-11s for the last 2 years now and love the set-up.

Hotrodz · 10-19-2015, 07:10 PM

If you are that concerned with weight get light weight rotors and that will make up for the extra tire weight and then some.

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RBfastback · 10-19-2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

If you are that concerned with weight get light weight rotors and that will make up for the extra tire weight and then some.

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Funny u say that, I'm ordering the the Z1 20lb rotors when I order the tires.
can't wait, think I'm gonna go with the sprinkle pattern but haven't decided. I just wish re11's has the size selection that pss's have with a 35 profile like the 255 or 265 tire.
or even better yet a selection of the re-11a's.....

RBfastback · 10-19-2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

that is minimal but yes that is true. I mean ever bit helps but unless you're 100% tracking your Z the difference isn't big enough of an impact I feel if you just DD it and maybe hit a back road or a track day a year etc..

I run 265/305 RE-11s for the last 2 years now and love the set-up.

thanks for the info man, yeah I guess I'm splitting hairs lol

pokeyl · 03-10-2016, 07:35 PM

I live in Florida and end up in the rain at least 2 times a week. The RE-11's hold as well or better than the factor yokohama or the continental dw. Even down to the 2/32 bars I still have wet traction. I know the water has to go some place. The outside has huge channels even in the worn state. It is time for new shoe's but I thought you should all know I still have wet traction. Dry traction is insane, STILL!!! 265/35 front 305/30 rear.

Hotrodz · 03-10-2016, 10:26 PM

Lol, I just replaced mine today as was at 2/32 bars as well. I also drove this weekend in the wet and they still pretty good. The new rubber is awesome!

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Spooler · 03-10-2016, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Lol, I just replaced mine today as was at 2/32 bars as well. I also drove this weekend in the wet and they still pretty good. The new rubber is awesome!

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What tires did you put on the beast?

Hotrodz · 03-11-2016, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

What tires did you put on the beast?

RE-11's...305 and 265! I decided not to with the big boy shoes for now as I still don't know what I want to do for wheels in the future.

felix0121 · 03-11-2016, 07:43 PM

How do you think about Ventus V12 EVO2 or Bridgestone RE760 Sport ^^ ??

SwissCheese · 04-27-2016, 07:27 PM

I'm gonna be in the market for some new tires for my NISMO (OEM NISMO wheels) here pretty soon. I'm debating between the Bridgestone S-04's and the RE-11's. Are the RE-11's worth the extra $350-400 over the S-04's? I use my Z for street driving with an occasional auto-cross race.

FPenvy · 04-28-2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

I'm gonna be in the market for some new tires for my NISMO (OEM NISMO wheels) here pretty soon. I'm debating between the Bridgestone S-04's and the RE-11's. Are the RE-11's worth the extra $350-400 over the S-04's? I use my Z for street driving with an occasional auto-cross race.

yes.

jshare1 · 04-28-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SwissCheese

I'm gonna be in the market for some new tires for my NISMO (OEM NISMO wheels) here pretty soon. I'm debating between the Bridgestone S-04's and the RE-11's. Are the RE-11's worth the extra $350-400 over the S-04's? I use my Z for street driving with an occasional auto-cross race.

love my re-11s, i commute from md to ny each weekend and have been in all kinds of conditions and never lost grip. couple weekends ago i did opening day at watkins glenn international. obviously didnt hit and absurd speeds but with my spirited driving through the turns i felt planted and stuck to the track

Hotrodz · 04-28-2016, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

yes.

I second that motion. I recommend 305's for the rear and 265's for the fronts. I just put a set on last month!

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pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 891 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 54	I live in Florida and end up in the rain at least 2 times a week. The RE-11's hold as well or better than the factor yokohama or the continental dw. Even down to the 2/32 bars I still have wet traction. I know the water has to go some place. The outside has huge channels even in the worn state. It is time for new shoe's but I thought you should all know I still have wet traction. Dry traction is insane, STILL!!! 265/35 front 305/30 rear. Hotrodz and RBfastback like this. __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago!

03-10-2016, 10:26 PM	#263 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Lol, I just replaced mine today as was at 2/32 bars as well. I also drove this weekend in the wet and they still pretty good. The new rubber is awesome! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Spooler likes 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\|

04-27-2016, 07:27 PM	#267 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 66	I'm gonna be in the market for some new tires for my NISMO (OEM NISMO wheels) here pretty soon. I'm debating between the Bridgestone S-04's and the RE-11's. Are the RE-11's worth the extra $350-400 over the S-04's? I use my Z for street driving with an occasional auto-cross race. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

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RBfastback Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: FM, Florida Posts: 311 Drives: 13 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	o ok, I was told or I read that unsprung mass (wheels tires rotors) was way more important and had a bigger impact. but I'm almost set on going with the re11's this year to try em out in 245f/285r

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