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Originally Posted by cruzthepug
I have the same setup, Eibach front sway, stiff setting, Koni's. I used RE-11's last year as well and really liked them, but opted for the RS-3's this year, 285/35/18 all around. With 2 test and tunes on these tires I like them. Only thing I can say about the Zii's is the was a 350Z (STU) at one of the T&T's that was using them and had some really fast times. He ran RS-3's last year and only got the Zii's because the Hankook's were not available. He did say he was afraid that once it got hot the Zii's would suffer.
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Good to know. How do you like the rs3 compare to the RE-11 (driving wise- easier or harder to drive? noise?)
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Originally Posted by j-rho
There are some emerging options, especially if you can wait a little while - Bridgestone RE71R and a new BFG Rival. Might want to hold off and see what the early results are from them before deciding.
For a car as heavy as the Z (especially in front) I'd be concerned about keeping the Dunlops cool enough.
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Noted, thanks. Keep seeing RE-71R popping up. Bridgestone went from trying to deliver bigger RE-11a sizes to a completely new tire! I WANT to hold off but part of me don't want to because season starts 4/12 and I have autox every week. we shall see if I have enough patience. Also it doesn't help that my RE-11s are shot. I can always buy now (whatever Z2 SS or 71R and sale it around June for RS3 v2 with maybe 10% loss? who knows...) How's your STR build?
Isn't Dunlop upgraded the compound this year to tolerate more heat? I think I heard from someone/somewhere that the "star spec" version of Z2 for 2015 can withstand more heat to compare to last years Z2.... Have you heard anything? I think TireRack implied that in their review video too?
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Originally Posted by cjwsrt6
The rs3's like heat so if youre in jersey they might not be great. I'm running 285 rival's squared and so far am very happy with them, completely stock over here though, might want to think of that since you're a single driver
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you're correct. Direzza Z2 is VERY popular around here. Hence their name came up as primary competitor in this thread. Honestly, most of the guys I battled last year (CS and some friend of mine in FS) were on Z2s. It's a very popular tire in NorthEast. Hmm rivals.. how are their sidewalls? stiff? it's hard to compare over stock bc RE-050s are garbage
.. Maybe you should drive a rs3 or z2 equipped 370Z to get a true comparison.. that would be nice to know.
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Originally Posted by stuy486
I'm seeing a lot of buzz around the Bridgestone RE-71R right now, but I'll hopefully know a lot more after this weekend. The first people started getting them this week, so no one has raced on them yet. I'll be racing against a car with them on Sunday, so perhaps I'll know more then...
Even in relatively cold temps on asphalt, I've never had any problems getting enough heat into RS3s in one run, especially with the newer V2 compound which claims to work better at lower temps. It wasn't uncommon for me to spray mine after 2 runs. Like j-rho, I'd be concerned about overheating the Dunlops.
As for the size question, my opinion is that square is the way to go. I'm pretty sure I remember j-rho (after running 275-305 at Nats) saying he thought square is probably the way to go as well.
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AWESOME stuff Jeff! please let me know how he/you liked the tire over the weekend. As of right now (and I know my heart will change decision again by evening lol), I'm thinking grab Z2 star spec or RE-71R for now and sell it when rs3 arrives in couple months? (like June).. I doubt I'll have trouble selling that, no?
You're right. The V2 seems to be very good with lower temp as well which original rs3 wasn't. But as I have said above, isn't star spec newly Z2s have more heat tolerance? i could be wrong
Thanks. I think I'm staying 275/35. I have probably watched your and jason's final lincoln runs (and few of your prosolo runs) like 10 times! 275 worked well for you. Awesome driving for both of you guys. I gotta make a "2015 autox runs video" thread so that I can see other peoples driving too.