RE-11 vs S-04.

Dasnow · 07-01-2014, 12:40 PM

Need to get some new rears soon. Money is kind of tight right now and currently have RE-11's on right now, which I enjoy having, but wondering if I would notice the difference if I changed to the S-04's? The price difference is 156 dollars per pair. Are the RE-11's 156 dollars better than the RE-11's? I do not track the car but do some "spirited" driving at times. Just looking for opinions and facts if possible.

speedfreek · 07-01-2014, 12:42 PM

The S04's are more than capable. I have tracked with the S04's. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is mixing tires. I would get a full set of S04's or get a new rear set of RE11's to finish off the fronts.

kenchan · 07-01-2014, 12:54 PM

wat speedfreek said.

JARblue · 07-01-2014, 12:54 PM

If you are in tune with your vehicle, I would expect you to notice a difference only under "spirited" driving - the RE-11s should perform better than the S-04s. That being said, I agree with speedfreek on both accounts: the S-04s are very capable DD tires (and priced well), and I wouldn't mix tires.

enkei2k · 07-01-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dasnow

Need to get some new rears soon. Money is kind of tight right now and currently have RE-11's on right now, which I enjoy having, but wondering if I would notice the difference if I changed to the S-04's? The price difference is 156 dollars per pair. Are the RE-11's 156 dollars better than the RE-11's? I do not track the car but do some "spirited" driving at times. Just looking for opinions and facts if possible.

JARblue · 07-01-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

lol we all know what he meant

NORAIN · 07-01-2014, 03:19 PM

I went with S-04's and wish I had gone with RE-11's. The side wall is noticeably softer than the stock 050's. They are a great DD tire... I didn't love them at the track.

kenchan · 07-01-2014, 04:03 PM

S04's are NOT softer than the RE050A's...

Dasnow · 07-01-2014, 06:00 PM

Thanks for the advice guys.

Jerggy13 · 07-01-2014, 06:36 PM

Put a set of s-04's on our Z in Nismo sizing. Drove 3000 miles in a week! (not a joke: from STL to Quebec City, Canada and back) They are great tires and I have 0 complaints.

Also, I was getting 27.5mpg on canadian premium and about 26.2 on US ethanol premium fuel with these tires.

Wonka2581 · 07-01-2014, 06:38 PM

I love my S-04s and am going to get another set when the time comes....

Tadpole · 07-01-2014, 08:10 PM

I just recently purchased a set of so4's and am happy with the reduced road noise and a bit softer ride compared to the yoko advance OF tires that came with it new. The front feels a little heavy while steering and a little more dive and float with the s-04's but the trade off with less road noise and comfort are okay. Tires are pretty sticky but will break loose under hard acceleration. Final thought from a price point, they are a very good tire for the daily driver but not sure if they would track well.

kenchan · 07-01-2014, 08:20 PM

make sure to break them in nicely

Jerggy13 · 07-03-2014, 07:49 PM

285/35/19 (stock nismo size) at stock ride ride with 20mm spacers.

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kenchan · 07-03-2014, 08:37 PM

nice sidewalls.

07-01-2014, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dasnow Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 23 Drives: 2009 370Z Silver Aut Rep Power: 15	RE-11 vs S-04. Need to get some new rears soon. Money is kind of tight right now and currently have RE-11's on right now, which I enjoy having, but wondering if I would notice the difference if I changed to the S-04's? The price difference is 156 dollars per pair. Are the RE-11's 156 dollars better than the RE-11's? I do not track the car but do some "spirited" driving at times. Just looking for opinions and facts if possible.

07-01-2014, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	The S04's are more than capable. I have tracked with the S04's. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is mixing tires. I would get a full set of S04's or get a new rear set of RE11's to finish off the fronts. kenchan, Dasnow and Wonka2581 like this. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

07-01-2014, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	If you are in tune with your vehicle, I would expect you to notice a difference only under "spirited" driving - the RE-11s should perform better than the S-04s. That being said, I agree with speedfreek on both accounts: the S-04s are very capable DD tires (and priced well), and I wouldn't mix tires. Dasnow likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-01-2014, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
NORAIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 56 Posts: 323 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M SP Rep Power: 12	I went with S-04's and wish I had gone with RE-11's. The side wall is noticeably softer than the stock 050's. They are a great DD tire... I didn't love them at the track. __________________ Swift Springs\|265-305 RE-11\|Forgestar F14\|F.I. TDX S.S. 12" Res."Milled Out"\|K&N\|SPL\|Z1(34 row)oil cooler\|Z1 brake upgrade\|Hotchkis Zspeed\|Team Voodoo\|HPDEjunkie.com

07-01-2014, 04:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	S04's are NOT softer than the RE050A's... speedfreek likes this.

07-01-2014, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	wat speedfreek said.

07-01-2014, 06:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dasnow Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 23 Drives: 2009 370Z Silver Aut Rep Power: 15	RE-11 vs S-04 Thanks for the advice guys.

07-01-2014, 06:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jerggy13 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 517 Drives: with 6 TB's Rep Power: 375	Put a set of s-04's on our Z in Nismo sizing. Drove 3000 miles in a week! (not a joke: from STL to Quebec City, Canada and back) They are great tires and I have 0 complaints. Also, I was getting 27.5mpg on canadian premium and about 26.2 on US ethanol premium fuel with these tires. kenchan likes this. __________________ Changes come. Keep your dignity. Take the high road. Take it like a man. Momma Sed Like the rain. Like a kidney stone. Its just a broken heart, son. This pain will pass away.

07-01-2014, 06:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	I love my S-04s and am going to get another set when the time comes.... kenchan and speedfreek like this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

07-01-2014, 08:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 17	I just recently purchased a set of so4's and am happy with the reduced road noise and a bit softer ride compared to the yoko advance OF tires that came with it new. The front feels a little heavy while steering and a little more dive and float with the s-04's but the trade off with less road noise and comfort are okay. Tires are pretty sticky but will break loose under hard acceleration. Final thought from a price point, they are a very good tire for the daily driver but not sure if they would track well. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

07-01-2014, 08:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	make sure to break them in nicely

07-03-2014, 07:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jerggy13 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 517 Drives: with 6 TB's Rep Power: 375	285/35/19 (stock nismo size) at stock ride ride with 20mm spacers. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2 Dasnow likes this. __________________ Changes come. Keep your dignity. Take the high road. Take it like a man. Momma Sed Like the rain. Like a kidney stone. Its just a broken heart, son. This pain will pass away.

07-03-2014, 08:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	nice sidewalls.