Problems buying RE-11 due to weight???

280z/300zx · 04-12-2013, 08:11 PM

So I got a nail in my tire today and decided while I was having it repaired I might as well just order my tires that I've been holding off on. Still on the stock tires for my 2010 NISMO with 6 32nds in front and 5-6 32nds in the rear. Anyway, I tell the guy I want RE-11's and he says no problem. Then as we get to the checkout part he says the computer won't let him. He stated that the front tire on the RE-11 is only rated at 94W while stock requires 98W. He said that not only is it a danger for the tire separating from its self but that they wouldn't even be able to mount it if I wanted to disregard the warning.

So how are so many other people running this tire??

On a side note I noticed that the PSS are now available in NISMO sizing. Out new is the 285/35/19. Told the guy to just order me these but of course this tire is on back order. Still, I might wait it out since I still have some tread left to spare. I originally wanted the PSS but it didn't come in the 285's, but now it does

cossie1600 · 04-12-2013, 08:44 PM

VCuomo · 04-13-2013, 03:46 PM

Stock RE050 tires on non-Nismo Sport 370Zs are 94W too. I doubt it makes any difference on a Nismo.

chrischhorn · 04-13-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

Stock RE050 tires on non-Nismo Sport 370Zs are 94W too. I doubt it makes any difference on a Nismo.

Does it make a difference? Probably not. But strict tire shops including Costco follows manufacturer specs to a T. We wouldn't be able to put them on a Nismo model either. Manufacturer specs say the Nismo requires a 96 XL tire so we have to follow that. Basically they used the ADVANs that are an XL on the Nismo and they use the RE050 on the sports which are not an XL tire. Is there that Much of a weight difference on the Nismo? Probably not but Nissan screwed you guys over.

SS_Firehawk · 04-13-2013, 09:08 PM

go to another one and tell them you have a SP 370Z

Baer383 · 04-13-2013, 09:14 PM

Nismo tires are special

They are better than any other tire in the world.

04-12-2013, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	Problems buying RE-11 due to weight??? So I got a nail in my tire today and decided while I was having it repaired I might as well just order my tires that I've been holding off on. Still on the stock tires for my 2010 NISMO with 6 32nds in front and 5-6 32nds in the rear. Anyway, I tell the guy I want RE-11's and he says no problem. Then as we get to the checkout part he says the computer won't let him. He stated that the front tire on the RE-11 is only rated at 94W while stock requires 98W. He said that not only is it a danger for the tire separating from its self but that they wouldn't even be able to mount it if I wanted to disregard the warning. So how are so many other people running this tire?? On a side note I noticed that the PSS are now available in NISMO sizing. Out new is the 285/35/19. Told the guy to just order me these but of course this tire is on back order. Still, I might wait it out since I still have some tread left to spare. I originally wanted the PSS but it didn't come in the 285's, but now it does

04-13-2013, 09:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	go to another one and tell them you have a SP 370Z __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

04-13-2013, 09:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	Nismo tires are special They are better than any other tire in the world. SPOHN and Dzel like this. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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04-13-2013, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Stock RE050 tires on non-Nismo Sport 370Zs are 94W too. I doubt it makes any difference on a Nismo.