Tire Life of RE050A (sport tires)?

Pushing_Tin · 05-15-2010, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

You might want to get your tread depth checked, from the picture it looks
like it could be at the 2/32" limit

Yeah they are at the limit. I plan to get another month out of them and then get my Hankooks installed.

Auston · 07-23-2011, 06:02 PM

Time to buy rear tires again, got 17,247 miles out of the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 285/35R19 I put on the rear, at about 3/32s now.

I checked on our OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE050A & they have gone up $30 since I checked a year ago (now $320 a tire)!
Tire Search Results

Looking to go back to OEM specs, starting to search the forum for RE050A equivalents (not looking to downgrade in performance, not interested in Hankooks).

Auston · 07-23-2011, 07:18 PM

Since my OEM RE050A fronts still have plenty of wear left in them (they are at 6/32s) I don't want to replace them yet.

Looks like Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports are a good option to avoid mixing and matching completely different tires ($233 Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport). Otherwise the Nitto NT05s look mighty temping ($273 http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tir...75&ar=35&rd=19). I'd probably give a set of these tires a try once I need to replace all 4.

Any other suggestions except the RE760s?

BrandonT · 07-24-2011, 07:20 AM

You could try the new Potenza S-04. Compared to the Advan's I had they are quieter, smoother, and don't tramline as bad. Wet weather performance is really good too, with those deep grooves it shouldn't hydroplane eaasy.

Mt Tam I am · 07-28-2011, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zero610

Can anyone estimate the life of the RE050A (sport package) tires? I have an unfixable slow air leak that I'm trying to decide what to do with. The car has approximately 9000 miles on it. How long do these tires usually last under normal driving conditions (never raced/tracked - daily driving to/from work).

Options are to (1) buy a new replacement RE050A, (2) buy a used RE050A, (3) if close to final life if tires, just replace all 4 tires.

Suggestions on tire life and what to do? Thanks.

I hit 7175 miles on my original sport package tires today, and now they are shot. I ordered Michelin Pilot Sports all weathers to replace them. I do not have anything bad to say about these tires and may eventually return to them.

I have never laid down rubber, yet at any rate. I have another week to go on these so I may give it a try.

Juruki · 07-28-2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

Time to buy rear tires again, got 17,247 miles out of the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 285/35R19 I put on the rear, at about 3/32s now.

I checked on our OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE050A & they have gone up $30 since I checked a year ago (now $320 a tire)!
Tire Search Results

Looking to go back to OEM specs, starting to search the forum for RE050A equivalents (not looking to downgrade in performance, not interested in Hankooks).

Any reason why you are not getting RE-11's again?

atropine · 07-29-2011, 10:17 AM

I am replacing my original RE050's today with new RE11's. Got 28,600 miles on my original tires. 1 track day plus 2 autox days. most of my miles are freeway. My fronts could still go awhile if needed. Gonna go to a squared 285/35/19 setup.

Auston · 08-03-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juruki

Any reason why you are not getting RE-11's again?

Compared to the OEM rears the RE-11s rear tires introduced
understeer, and raised my back end resulting in a more
cushioned ride.

corner3garage · 08-03-2011, 05:57 PM

I think my tires lasted about 15k miles. They are awesome for grip though.

37Z · 08-03-2011, 07:12 PM

I would suggest replacing the damaged stock tire with a good used stock tire under the stock front tires need to be replaced. That way you may get around 7,000 miles before the front tires are worn out and extend the time when all four tires will have to be replaced.

Check outethe370Z used parts section.

Footloose301 · 08-03-2011, 07:27 PM

I have 18,400 approx on my stock sport tires and still plenty of tread. I am taking it to NY and back in about 2 weeks as well.

I drive pretty conservatively. Gas is expensive. Tires are expensive. Tickets are expensive. (and insurance could be expensive with a ticket)

I've only been to the 1/8 mile Immokalee track once and ran it maybe 5-6 times.

Mt Tam I am · 08-04-2011, 10:14 AM

Just got my new tires. I changed my mind and got the Michelin Pilot Super Sport summer tires. Odometer read 7250 on the original Bridestones. I could have gone a couple hundred miles more but why put off the immanent?

sofaonasock · 11-13-2011, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spec Jay

tires wear alot faster as they get lower

I agree!

sonic370 · 11-13-2011, 08:52 PM

imho its how you drive and care for them. i DD back and forth and most will disagree but i rotated mine from side to side. most will say its a waste of time
but my tire shop does it for free so what the heck. wish i would have taken
some pics of my bridgestones which i just got 32,000 mile out of. but i take care of stuff. just put on a set on hankook v12's. which imo overall is a better
tire then the oem bridgestones.

sofaonasock · 03-16-2013, 03:08 AM

32.5k rears and 38k+ fronts!

07-23-2011, 07:18 PM	#33 (permalink)
Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 16	Since my OEM RE050A fronts still have plenty of wear left in them (they are at 6/32s) I don't want to replace them yet. Looks like Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports are a good option to avoid mixing and matching completely different tires ($233 Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport). Otherwise the Nitto NT05s look mighty temping ($273 http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tir...75&ar=35&rd=19). I'd probably give a set of these tires a try once I need to replace all 4. Any other suggestions except the RE760s? Last edited by Auston; 07-23-2011 at 07:21 PM. Reason: fix URL

08-03-2011, 05:57 PM	#39 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	I think my tires lasted about 15k miles. They are awesome for grip though. __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

08-03-2011, 07:12 PM	#40 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 263	OEM stock 370Z Tires I would suggest replacing the damaged stock tire with a good used stock tire under the stock front tires need to be replaced. That way you may get around 7,000 miles before the front tires are worn out and extend the time when all four tires will have to be replaced. Check outethe370Z used parts section.

08-03-2011, 07:27 PM	#41 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	I have 18,400 approx on my stock sport tires and still plenty of tread. I am taking it to NY and back in about 2 weeks as well. I drive pretty conservatively. Gas is expensive. Tires are expensive. Tickets are expensive. (and insurance could be expensive with a ticket) I've only been to the 1/8 mile Immokalee track once and ran it maybe 5-6 times. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

08-04-2011, 10:14 AM	#42 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Just got my new tires. I changed my mind and got the Michelin Pilot Super Sport summer tires. Odometer read 7250 on the original Bridestones. I could have gone a couple hundred miles more but why put off the immanent? __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

07-23-2011, 06:02 PM	#32 (permalink)
Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 16	Time to buy rear tires again, got 17,247 miles out of the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 285/35R19 I put on the rear, at about 3/32s now. I checked on our OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE050A & they have gone up $30 since I checked a year ago (now $320 a tire)! Tire Search Results Looking to go back to OEM specs, starting to search the forum for RE050A equivalents (not looking to downgrade in performance, not interested in Hankooks).

07-24-2011, 07:20 AM	#34 (permalink)
BrandonT Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 169 Drives: 2009 370Z White Rep Power: 14	You could try the new Potenza S-04. Compared to the Advan's I had they are quieter, smoother, and don't tramline as bad. Wet weather performance is really good too, with those deep grooves it shouldn't hydroplane eaasy.

07-29-2011, 10:17 AM	#37 (permalink)
atropine Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Logandale, NV Posts: 39 Drives: 09 6MT Sport/Tour/Nv Rep Power: 15	I am replacing my original RE050's today with new RE11's. Got 28,600 miles on my original tires. 1 track day plus 2 autox days. most of my miles are freeway. My fronts could still go awhile if needed. Gonna go to a squared 285/35/19 setup.

11-13-2011, 08:52 PM	#44 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	imho its how you drive and care for them. i DD back and forth and most will disagree but i rotated mine from side to side. most will say its a waste of time but my tire shop does it for free so what the heck. wish i would have taken some pics of my bridgestones which i just got 32,000 mile out of. but i take care of stuff. just put on a set on hankook v12's. which imo overall is a better tire then the oem bridgestones.

03-16-2013, 03:08 AM	#45 (permalink)
sofaonasock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 116 Drives: 09 370Z Touring, M6 Rep Power: 16	32.5k rears and 38k+ fronts! __________________ 09 370Z Sports Touring 6MT

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