RE11's and rain?

tjlazer · 11-09-2011, 07:01 PM

I am thinking about getting these tires for my Nismo wheels soon. But read some threads about them not doing too well in the rain. Is that the case? It rains a lot here but it doesn't downpour, mostly drizzle and just wet. (Seattle) Should I get a different tire?

ilive2win · 11-09-2011, 07:43 PM

the re11's are a summer tire, but i drove the z sunday here in sd and it was coming down pretty good. i didnt get on it but the tires felt pretty good in the rain, but i was being extra cautious

Skeeterbop · 11-09-2011, 07:49 PM

While not great, I think they would be ok as long as you are careful when it is wet.

jaycz · 11-09-2011, 07:58 PM

If you want a great pacific northwest performance tire, look no further than the PSS. It will amaze you wet or dry.

kenchan · 11-09-2011, 09:11 PM

try the S04 PolePositions. they stick like glue in the wet even down to low temps like around 40F range. night/day difference from the RE050A's.

blacknismoZ · 11-09-2011, 11:29 PM

so far in doing fine with my re11. been driving on rain.

SPOHN · 11-10-2011, 11:02 AM

There more than fine for the rain. I've gone 70mph and felt very confident.

Ztoon · 11-10-2011, 11:08 AM

I've got the same weather as you just north of the border and have driven on the freeway in heavy downpours with no issues.

kenchan · 11-10-2011, 11:11 AM

Uni-T FTW!

Footloose301 · 11-10-2011, 11:14 AM

They feel much better than stock tires in rain. I can accelerate and stop a lot better.

11-09-2011, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 52 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	RE11's and rain? I am thinking about getting these tires for my Nismo wheels soon. But read some threads about them not doing too well in the rain. Is that the case? It rains a lot here but it doesn't downpour, mostly drizzle and just wet. (Seattle) Should I get a different tire? __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

11-09-2011, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	While not great, I think they would be ok as long as you are careful when it is wet. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-10-2011, 11:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	There more than fine for the rain. I've gone 70mph and felt very confident. __________________

11-10-2011, 11:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 24	I've got the same weather as you just north of the border and have driven on the freeway in heavy downpours with no issues. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

11-10-2011, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	They feel much better than stock tires in rain. I can accelerate and stop a lot better. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

11-09-2011, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
ilive2win Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 872 Drives: 11WWX Rep Power: 16	the re11's are a summer tire, but i drove the z sunday here in sd and it was coming down pretty good. i didnt get on it but the tires felt pretty good in the rain, but i was being extra cautious

11-09-2011, 07:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
jaycz Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189 Drives: 09 370z Tour Red 6MT Rep Power: 14	If you want a great pacific northwest performance tire, look no further than the PSS. It will amaze you wet or dry.

11-09-2011, 09:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	try the S04 PolePositions. they stick like glue in the wet even down to low temps like around 40F range. night/day difference from the RE050A's.

11-09-2011, 11:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
blacknismoZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PDX Posts: 166 Drives: 2010 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 15	so far in doing fine with my re11. been driving on rain.

11-10-2011, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Uni-T FTW!

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