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And here I was, about to get RE-11 in 305 in the next few weeks.
I hope a replacement comes soon - otherwise, maybe S-04 it is. |
Those Z2's look like really bad tires for rain, which sucks for me since I tend to drive in rain or shine.
Really wanted those RE-11's too... |
Heard very little on the Dunlop, heard from a guy from another guy that they were decent but he was going to get something else next.
I'm happy I grabbed some RE-11's off Tire Rack back in April. They were on sale and had just a few left in 265/305 sizes |
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There isn't a direct compare with Re-11s and Z2 yet.
But here's a tirerack.com extreme tire with the Re-11s and Dunlop Z1 star spec (previous version of Z2): Tire Rack Tire Test - Testing the New Extremes of Extreme Performance Summer Tires - YouTube The Bridgestone came on top but Dunlop Z1 star spec came pretty close (correct me if I am wrong, but it was a #1 tire from previous test). The New Dunlop Z2 is suppose to be better than Dunlop Z1 star spec (according to tirerack): Tire Test Results : Dunlop Direzza ZII Introductory Track Drive So I would say the Dunlop Z2 should be better or even closer to the RE-11s. But the bottom line is, I think it's safe to say "Dunlop Z2 is better than stock in rain or shine." |
RE-11's are about the bottom of the performance list these days.
I personally have found that most other performance tires have surpassed them. |
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He's serious, and correct.
While the RE11 were towards the top back in '09 there are a lot of tires in this same segment that have since surpassed them. |
I feel like the price of the RE-11 made them a good buy as well, compared to the AD08, RS-3, or Star Spec.
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what are some good options other than RE-11's? |
Correct me if I am wrong:
If you are looking to compare with RE-11s which are in the "Extreme Performance Tires Category" (not much to start with) AND has sizes for the Z, search the following: Yokohama Advan AD08 Dunlop Direzza Z2 Hankook R-S3 Nitto NT05 Not saying the above are the "only" choice of summer tires but if you are comparing with RE-11s, I would choose from the same category. |
^ You are correct and the Dunlop Direzza ZII and Hankook R-S3 will outperform the RE11 at an autocross or on the track.
If you aren't going to autocross or track then you shouldn't be looking at this type of tire. |
Agree ^... can't maximize the tire on the road.
But is there such thing as too much grip? Question (strictly performance speaking): Would a Max Performance Tire (S-04) = Extreme Performance Tire (Re-11) on the street? |
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