My tire reviews: RE050/RS3/RE11/S.Drive/P.Zero/AS+

kenchan · 05-06-2014, 07:29 PM

huh, that's odd.. but considering RE11's are a pretty dated design, perhaps the S04's might beat it out on street even from max performance stand point.

kenchan · 05-06-2014, 07:30 PM

guys should also check out the continental DW. they're kinda ugly sidewalls, but they are a good match for the Z.

DEpointfive0 · 05-06-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

huh, that's odd.. but considering RE11's are a pretty dated design, perhaps the S04's might beat it out on street even from max performance stand point.

Maybe, I just know that I don't really care for them on a DD, and I'm not super anal about it, but maybe the overhype killed it

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Originally Posted by kenchan

guys should also check out the continental DW. they're kinda ugly sidewalls, but they are a good match for the Z.

Cuntynentals can stay on Mercs. They're not bad, but I'll stick with Michelin from here-on out

kenchan · 05-06-2014, 08:14 PM

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Cuntynentals can stay on Mercs. They're not bad, but I'll stick with Michelin from here-on out

I see that you haven't tried them on your Z don't knock it until you try it.

DEpointfive0 · 05-06-2014, 08:54 PM

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I see that you haven't tried them on your Z don't knock it until you try it.

I just have no reason to. Costco doesn't sell them, which means I won't buy them, lol

Waiz · 05-06-2014, 07:43 PM

I think it is not going to be fair review of the tire if you are comparing used versions of each. Too many variables such as how the previous owner used them or the age of the tire which can greatly skew the results.

I used to always buy used tires as well and had such a good experience after running a new set on my Z for the last year I have no plans of ever running used again

DEpointfive0 · 05-06-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

I think it is not going to be fair review of the tire if you are comparing used versions of each. Too many variables such as how the previous owner used them or the age of the tire which can greatly skew the results.

I used to always buy used tires as well and had such a good experience after running a new set on my Z for the last year I have no plans of ever running used again

I don't think how the previous owner used them skews it too much if I've been using the middle 50+% and all the tires have been less than 3 years old. Of it makes a difference all the used ones were DD, and the RS3s were used by a tracker

I haven't been buying used tires and I really never would on this car, I just keep buying new wheels that have tires on them, LOL

Waiz · 05-06-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I don't think how the previous owner used them skews it too much if I've been using the middle 50+% and all the tires have been less than 3 years old. Of it makes a difference all the used ones were DD, and the RS3s were used by a tracker

I haven't been buying used tires and I really never would on this car, I just keep buying new wheels that have tires on them, LOL

Of course it skews it, you have no idea what real condition they are in since it sounds like you're just guesstimating their condition

If you're going to make a review such as this and expect to be taken seriously you would need to eliminate the unknown variable of previous owner and buy them all new

But this is just your general observation so no real harm in the thread

Continentals are great tires BTW, give them a chance!

Zed-Hed · 05-07-2014, 07:34 PM

Dunlop Dirrezza z2 !!

DEpointfive0 · 06-05-2014, 12:51 PM

Bump updated RE-11 thoughts after a few k more miles

FairladyZ10PG · 06-05-2014, 02:19 PM

^that's weird since the noise hasn't bothered me that much although I agree they're loud enough to notice. But I love my RE-11s and will never go back lol

cossie1600 · 06-05-2014, 03:47 PM

The noise will only get worse

DEpointfive0 · 06-05-2014, 04:22 PM

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The noise will only get worse

Yeah, from loud, to bad, to WTF? Is there a 747 behind me?!?! My RE-11s are at... 30-50% tread and it's BAD. Worse than the RS3s at that tread.

cossie1600 · 06-06-2014, 02:20 AM

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Yeah, from loud, to bad, to WTF? Is there a 747 behind me?!?! My RE-11s are at... 30-50% tread and it's BAD. Worse than the RS3s at that tread.

When they are new, they are quieter than the stock RE050. It's just after half way, they just get extremely loud. The RS3 is probably noisier than the RE11 new, but the RE11 is f-ing loud after a few thousand miles. I used to wear headsets.

DEpointfive0 · 06-06-2014, 02:23 AM

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When they are new, they are quieter than the stock RE050. It's just after half way, they just get extremely loud. The RS3 is probably noisier than the RE11 new, but the RE11 is f-ing loud after a few thousand miles. I used to wear headsets.

I'm glad I'm not crazy and it's not just me. The RE-11 seems so have a stiffer sidewall too because for me the the ride is more harsh, I do get better turn in, but marginally (or marginally for a guy who doesn't track like you guys. Lol) but the level of grip on the RS3 makes up for it IMO.
I just don't think the RE-11 is the savior the forum makes it out to be

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	huh, that's odd.. but considering RE11's are a pretty dated design, perhaps the S04's might beat it out on street even from max performance stand point. DEpointfive0 likes this.

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	I think it is not going to be fair review of the tire if you are comparing used versions of each. Too many variables such as how the previous owner used them or the age of the tire which can greatly skew the results. I used to always buy used tires as well and had such a good experience after running a new set on my Z for the last year I have no plans of ever running used again DEpointfive0 likes this. Last edited by Waiz; 05-06-2014 at 07:50 PM.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	guys should also check out the continental DW. they're kinda ugly sidewalls, but they are a good match for the Z.

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