New Best Street Tire - Poll!

Sharif@Forged · 01-28-2010, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Next tires on my car = RE11's without a doubt.

What are you running now?

RCZ · 01-31-2010, 08:25 PM

NT-05's

I like trying out new things. You can only get so much out of reading reviews, nothing replaces actual experiences hehe. I have driven on RE01R's and I hear these are even better, so they have to be pretty good.

(plus I think I can get a free set

)

Sharif@Forged · 01-31-2010, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

NT-05's

I like trying out new things. You can only get so much out of reading reviews, nothing replaces actual experiences hehe. I have driven on RE01R's and I hear these are even better, so they have to be pretty good.

(plus I think I can get a free set

)

For what it's worth, the Time Attack Street Class competitors feel the NT-05 wasn't as fast as some others. Most are running the RE11 or the Star Specs. But you are right....opinions will vary. I am really diggin the RE11's.

RCZ · 01-31-2010, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

For what it's worth, the Time Attack Street Class competitors feel the NT-05 wasn't as fast as some others. Most are running the RE11 or the Star Specs. But you are right....opinions will vary. I am really diggin the RE11's.

Sorry "these" in my previous comment was referring to the RE11's. I am definitely looking forward to it.

I've heard nothing but good things about the RE11, but they didnt have the sizes I wanted. Once I get new wheels, I'll throw a set of 315's on there and try them out. BTW, the RE30s on your shop car look amazing.

370zForever · 01-31-2010, 09:52 PM

Man, I'm in a confused state...I don't know which one to pick: Nitto NT05s or Bridgestone RE-11s. They're both spectacular tires and performers. I just can't choose which is better. Guys, give me your input...Tell me which tire to choose and why??? Cause I know most of u prefer the RE-11s, but why????

RCZ · 02-01-2010, 05:27 PM

I think its safe to say they are both excellent choices, but if you take price out of the equation, then the RE-11 has an edge. I wanted to get RE-11's, however they don't make sizes that keep a the stock aspect ratio front to rear until you get into sizes that are too big to run on the stock wheels. (Or that I consider too big for the stock wheels). I had heard excellent things about the NT-05's too so when I saw they offered stock sport 19's sizing, I just went with it. So far I have absolutely no complaints about them. They are stiff, but that gives me tons of confidence going into corners. The only slight issue is cold traction...there is none. Fun for putting around town sideways though.

Another last thing to consider is that the NT-05s are cheaper and have a pretty acceptable wear rate. I think they are excellent sports car tires for those who are performance inclined. But then again, so are the RE-11's so...

370zForever · 02-01-2010, 06:28 PM

Yeah, so I'm sorta split between the two, but I think I'll stick with the NT05s cause of price and having experience with them...

370zForever · 02-01-2010, 06:38 PM

Hey RCZ, quick question,

What sizes r ur Nittos??

6spd · 02-01-2010, 07:15 PM

I've only tried the Hankook Ventus V12 and the Dunlop Direzza's on my RSX. The Direzza's were incredible, but were asking for death in the rain. The Ventus I put on after selling the Direzzas, and I was amazed at the very low, almost nonexistent noise levels and the almost on par with the Direzza grip, but real good in the rain. My vote goes to Ventus, and I'll be putting them on the Z when ready. Plus the price is just silly low!

RCZ · 02-01-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370zForever

Hey RCZ, quick question,

What sizes r ur Nittos??

Stock, 245 40 19, 275 35 19

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6spd

I've only tried the Hankook Ventus V12 and the Dunlop Direzza's on my RSX. The Direzza's were incredible, but were asking for death in the rain. The Ventus I put on after selling the Direzzas, and I was amazed at the very low, almost nonexistent noise levels and the almost on par with the Direzza grip, but real good in the rain. My vote goes to Ventus, and I'll be putting them on the Z when ready. Plus the price is just silly low!

Are you saying that the V12's are almost as good as the Star specs???? Sounds a little odd to me, do you track any of your cars?

370zForever · 02-01-2010, 07:54 PM

Man, I totally forget u were running 19" wheels, but I switched to the 18" Volk CE28N for lighter weight......whoops yeah, but I think I'll go for 265/35/18 in front and 285/35/18

6spd · 02-01-2010, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Stock, 245 40 19, 275 35 19

Are you saying that the V12's are almost as good as the Star specs???? Sounds a little odd to me, do you track any of your cars?

No, not as good, but as far as regular driving goes, with the few times I pushed them, I prefer the Ventus. I never tracked the RSX, but this is a street tire poll right?

I need to get the Z into some auto-x ASAP

RCZ · 02-02-2010, 09:45 AM

Well, I wasn't being pretentious, I was really asking if you thought they were better. I try not to assume anything about people on the board because instructors tend to be very soft spoken people haha. (aka you never know who you are talking to)

6spd · 02-02-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Well, I wasn't being pretentious, I was really asking if you thought they were better. I try not to assume anything about people on the board because instructors tend to be very soft spoken people haha. (aka you never know who you are talking to)

i can definitely appreciate that, i try to be the same way. but most people on boards aren't like that, it's almost like you have to assume they have an attitude! at least from my experience anyway.

RCZ · 02-04-2010, 05:45 PM

People kinda do, but at the same time I think it's all in good fun. Sometimes I know I come off a little arrogant, but its just tough love car guy attitude. I think a lot of people are like that and some others need to just chill out and laugh along.

View Poll Results: Whats your pick for best tire?
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11	74	22.56%
Yokohama Advan AD08	47	14.33%
BF Goodridge T/A KDW	16	4.88%
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (stockers)	17	5.18%
Potenza RE760	5	1.52%
Hankook Ventus RS-3	3	0.91%
Kumho ECSTA XS	5	1.52%
Michelin Pilotsport PS2	44	13.41%
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo	44	13.41%
Pirelli PZero	7	2.13%
Nitto NT05	24	7.32%
Toyo R1R	13	3.96%
Nitto Invo	5	1.52%
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec	15	4.57%
Falken Azeni RT-615	9	2.74%
Voters: 328. You may not vote on this poll

01-31-2010, 08:25 PM	#62 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	NT-05's I like trying out new things. You can only get so much out of reading reviews, nothing replaces actual experiences hehe. I have driven on RE01R's and I hear these are even better, so they have to be pretty good. (plus I think I can get a free set ) Last edited by RCZ; 01-31-2010 at 08:31 PM.

02-01-2010, 07:15 PM	#69 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	I've only tried the Hankook Ventus V12 and the Dunlop Direzza's on my RSX. The Direzza's were incredible, but were asking for death in the rain. The Ventus I put on after selling the Direzzas, and I was amazed at the very low, almost nonexistent noise levels and the almost on par with the Direzza grip, but real good in the rain. My vote goes to Ventus, and I'll be putting them on the Z when ready. Plus the price is just silly low! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

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01-31-2010, 09:52 PM	#65 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Man, I'm in a confused state...I don't know which one to pick: Nitto NT05s or Bridgestone RE-11s. They're both spectacular tires and performers. I just can't choose which is better. Guys, give me your input...Tell me which tire to choose and why??? Cause I know most of u prefer the RE-11s, but why????

02-01-2010, 05:27 PM	#66 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	I think its safe to say they are both excellent choices, but if you take price out of the equation, then the RE-11 has an edge. I wanted to get RE-11's, however they don't make sizes that keep a the stock aspect ratio front to rear until you get into sizes that are too big to run on the stock wheels. (Or that I consider too big for the stock wheels). I had heard excellent things about the NT-05's too so when I saw they offered stock sport 19's sizing, I just went with it. So far I have absolutely no complaints about them. They are stiff, but that gives me tons of confidence going into corners. The only slight issue is cold traction...there is none. Fun for putting around town sideways though. Another last thing to consider is that the NT-05s are cheaper and have a pretty acceptable wear rate. I think they are excellent sports car tires for those who are performance inclined. But then again, so are the RE-11's so...

02-01-2010, 06:28 PM	#67 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Yeah, so I'm sorta split between the two, but I think I'll stick with the NT05s cause of price and having experience with them...

02-01-2010, 06:38 PM	#68 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Hey RCZ, quick question, What sizes r ur Nittos??

02-01-2010, 07:54 PM	#71 (permalink)
370zForever Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 159 Drives: 09 Black 370z Rep Power: 16	Man, I totally forget u were running 19" wheels, but I switched to the 18" Volk CE28N for lighter weight......whoops yeah, but I think I'll go for 265/35/18 in front and 285/35/18

02-02-2010, 09:45 AM	#73 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Well, I wasn't being pretentious, I was really asking if you thought they were better. I try not to assume anything about people on the board because instructors tend to be very soft spoken people haha. (aka you never know who you are talking to)

02-04-2010, 05:45 PM	#75 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	People kinda do, but at the same time I think it's all in good fun. Sometimes I know I come off a little arrogant, but its just tough love car guy attitude. I think a lot of people are like that and some others need to just chill out and laugh along.