RE-11 vs S-04.

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.

NORAIN · 07-05-2014, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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

I know the tread isn't softer... I'm talking side wall. In my opinion, and from what I've read, the side wall is not as stiff as the the 050's. Steering isn't as quick and I feel the side wall roll when cornering hard with the S04's. The softer side wall also contributes to the smoother quieter ride. It seems to cause the VDC to come on easier too. I like them for the street, I just don't think they are a good candidate for the track. When the budget allows it, I'd like to have a set of sticky track wheels and tires and run S04's on the street. They are a great tire for the money. Just my 2 cents.

kenchan · 07-05-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NORAIN

I know the tread isn't softer... I'm talking side wall. In my opinion, and from what I've read, the side wall is not as stiff as the the 050's. Steering isn't as quick and I feel the side wall roll when cornering hard with the S04's. The softer side wall also contributes to the smoother quieter ride. It seems to cause the VDC to come on easier too. I like them for the street, I just don't think they are a good candidate for the track. When the budget allows it, I'd like to have a set of sticky track wheels and tires and run S04's on the street. They are a great tire for the money. Just my 2 cents.

im not taking about the tread. i am also talking about the sidewall.
RE050A's have kind of a brittle feeling sidewall like an over inflated
tire vs the S04. is that wat you're talking about?

anyway i would check psi...and are you running 265/305 on
those narrow stock 19's? that's much too wide. you cant just wrap
some wide tires expecting you will get improved performance.

you're also running swift springs, spacer, etc. which can also mess with
your VDC if your car is not setup correctly.

try the S04 vs RE050A on a stock ride.

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Dasnow Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 23 Drives: 2009 370Z Silver Aut Rep Power: 16	RE-11 vs S-04 Thanks for the advice guys.