How good are RE11 in WET?

cossie1600 · 05-29-2012, 10:58 AM

Are you really comparing the dws to the re11? Its like comparing a kia forte coupe to a 370z. Wet or dry, they are way slower, but definitely cheaper.

KingZee · 05-29-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Are you really comparing the dws to the re11? Its like comparing a kia forte coupe to a 370z. Wet or dry, they are way slower, but definitely cheaper.

the kia forte is probably better for daily commutes in traffic too. Tires are tires, you can compare whatever you want. I'm not saying they're superior or better in any way, just saying the DWS are great in the rain from experience. I haven't personally had RE11s or used them in the rain but I would assume dry performance compound might not do as well in the wet then an all-season compound.

scottIN · 05-29-2012, 11:41 AM

I was disappointed in the stock tires in the rain. Feel like they come up pretty easy. Even with only a few thousand miles on them I was getting moderate hydroplaning at 65 mph on roads that were only puddled - not solid water. Or maybe I'm just accustomed to my 6,000 lb. truck...

2ndChance · 05-29-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Are you really comparing the dws to the re11? Its like comparing a kia forte coupe to a 370z. Wet or dry, they are way slower, but definitely cheaper.

I've been looking for tires for a quite long time, and choosed the RE11 for its dry performance. But at the same time I don't feel spending $1300 in some fancy tires that in a year will give me the same hydroplaning issues I had with stock.

So any opinion is useful to me. I Also Looked at the Potenza S-04 Pole Position, ADVAN S4 and the Ventus V12 (One of my top choice)

What I'm looking for is basically
-Must exceed dry performance of the stock sport tires. I dont do track or anything extreme.
-Much better stability and grip in WET.

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05-29-2012, 10:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 32	Are you really comparing the dws to the re11? Its like comparing a kia forte coupe to a 370z. Wet or dry, they are way slower, but definitely cheaper.

05-29-2012, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 57	I was disappointed in the stock tires in the rain. Feel like they come up pretty easy. Even with only a few thousand miles on them I was getting moderate hydroplaning at 65 mph on roads that were only puddled - not solid water. Or maybe I'm just accustomed to my 6,000 lb. truck...