Dunlop Direzza Z2 or RE11

YamahaR6

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."

Red__Zed

I'm the biggest Star Spec fanboy around (just ask m4a1), but they don't handle heat nearly as well as the re11, which is critical with the extra couple of pounds up front on the Z.

XwChriswX

How is this compared to the PSS'?

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Red__Zed

The re11 is a long way ahead of the PSS in terms of high speed handling and heat management. It makes trade offs in terms of pleasantness for those gains though.


The Zii is a tougher tire to nail down. I don't have enough experience in equivalent cars, but I think it does heat slightly better than the PSS. It's not as rough or loud as the Z1, but it is still pretty obnoxious IMO.

XwChriswX

How would they handle in the Wet, for a daily? Or stay with the PSS for a daily/fun tire?

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