Tire recommendation

jbush74 · 08-14-2010, 04:33 PM

Starting to plan ahead for tires on my 09 370z sport/touring. First question - I've got 14K miles now. Given that they are sporty tires, I know I won't get 50K out of them, but what are most people getting? 35?

Also, the OEM tires are Bridgestone Protenza 50 something. I noticed that some comparable tires are lighter by a pound or two. Will that effect performance? is it worth it?

Thanks in advance everyone.

ClemsonWill · 08-14-2010, 05:54 PM

I have been researching tires as well. It seems that many people are getting Bridgestone RE-11s or Hankook Ventus V-12s. I think it just depends on what you want to spend and how much performance you want out of the tire.

cossie1600 · 08-14-2010, 11:23 PM

Don't even put the RE11s in the same category as the V12s. The RE11 is a much better tire and it will die a lot quicker, I expect better wear but way less grip on the V12s. I have V12s on my daily driver as summer tires and RE11 for my autoxer. I can tell you the V12s are nowhere close to the RE11 in grip.

ChrisSlicks · 08-15-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Don't even put the RE11s in the same category as the V12s. The RE11 is a much better tire and it will die a lot quicker, I expect better wear but way less grip on the V12s. I have V12s on my daily driver as summer tires and RE11 for my autoxer. I can tell you the V12s are nowhere close to the RE11 in grip.

I would expect about 12k miles with the RE-11's. I think I got about 6k miles until I corded my fronts thanks to auto-x. No direct experience with the V12 but I'm guessing you could expect around 25K miles on those depending on your driving.

cossie1600 · 08-15-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I would expect about 12k miles with the RE-11's. I think I got about 6k miles until I corded my fronts thanks to auto-x. No direct experience with the V12 but I'm guessing you could expect around 25K miles on those depending on your driving.

I just removed my tires at 3000 miles. Let me just say they have about 12 events and 110 autox runs. I still have 4 to 5/32nd all around except a lot more wear on the outside on the RE11 in the front. I am debating if I should flip them just to get a few more miles out of it. I definitely recommend the RE11 if you race the car and can afford one set of those a year.

I compared them to the R888, they dont feel as good, but times are within a few tenths

ChrisSlicks · 08-15-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

I just removed my tires at 3000 miles. Let me just say they have about 12 events and 110 autox runs. I still have 4 to 5/32nd all around except a lot more wear on the outside on the RE11 in the front. I am debating if I should flip them just to get a few more miles out of it. I definitely recommend the RE11 if you race the car and can afford one set of those a year.

I compared them to the R888, they dont feel as good, but times are within a few tenths

I got about 20 events and the equivalent of well over 200 runs on the fronts before they corded. Mine actually corded on the inside and I didn't know they were corded until I pulled the wheels off for something else (whoops!). My rears are progressing the same way and I think I'm going to back down my rear alignment a bit to preserve tire life. I'm not sure if it is a good idea to flip the RE-11's as they have a stiff outer sidewall and a soft inner sidewall. But if it is that or throw them away then it might be worth a shot.

m4a1mustang · 08-15-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jbush74

Starting to plan ahead for tires on my 09 370z sport/touring. First question - I've got 14K miles now. Given that they are sporty tires, I know I won't get 50K out of them, but what are most people getting? 35?

Also, the OEM tires are Bridgestone Protenza 50 something. I noticed that some comparable tires are lighter by a pound or two. Will that effect performance? is it worth it?

Thanks in advance everyone.

No one has gotten anywhere near 35k out of the stock Bridgestones. 20k is the upper threshold of the life on these things. Mine lasted 18k and I swapped them for Ventus V12s.

wilsonp · 08-15-2010, 09:55 AM

How does the grip of the V12 compare to the OEM RE050?

m4a1mustang · 08-15-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

How does the grip of the V12 compare to the OEM RE050?

Grip is pretty good. I'd say they are a little harder to break loose than the RE050s. The sidewall is a little softer, though.

All in all they are a very good street tire, especially at the price they go for. I'm happy with them but I'd rather run something else on the track.

Once I have a second car and don't put so many miles on the Z I will probably go to something more aggressive like the RE11s... I just don't want to chew through 2-3 sets a year.

Nubz · 08-15-2010, 10:04 AM

I think Im gonna go with Pirelli P Zero's when I get my wheels.

ArtVandaleigh · 08-15-2010, 11:25 AM

I'm going to be replacing mine with Bridgestone RE760's next spring. For a street tire, they have double the treadwear rating of the RE050A's and seem to have comparible grip.

ClemsonWill · 08-15-2010, 07:32 PM

You guys have sold me. I'm going with the RE11s.

ChrisSlicks · 08-16-2010, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

You guys have sold me. I'm going with the RE11s.

Just don't try and drive them in temperatures below 40 degrees.

sig11 · 08-19-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Just don't try and drive them in temperatures below 40 degrees.

Are they really that bad in the cool air? I know a lot of guys who run them up here into the fall.

ChrisSlicks · 08-19-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sig11

Are they really that bad in the cool air? I know a lot of guys who run them up here into the fall.

I drive them in the fall as well and there is a distinct gradual loss of grip as the temperature drops. Maximum tire grip for this tire is when the rubber is in the 100-140F range which is generally possible when the air temp is above 70 degrees. As the air temp drops, grip gradually fades away as the rubber stiffens and it gets difficult to put any heat into the tire. So air above 70 is ideal, between 50-70 is ok, 40-50 it takes a few miles to warm up the tires, below 40 use caution.

08-14-2010, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
jbush74 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6 Drives: '09 370z white MT Rep Power: 16	Tire recommendation Starting to plan ahead for tires on my 09 370z sport/touring. First question - I've got 14K miles now. Given that they are sporty tires, I know I won't get 50K out of them, but what are most people getting? 35? Also, the OEM tires are Bridgestone Protenza 50 something. I noticed that some comparable tires are lighter by a pound or two. Will that effect performance? is it worth it? Thanks in advance everyone.

08-14-2010, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I have been researching tires as well. It seems that many people are getting Bridgestone RE-11s or Hankook Ventus V-12s. I think it just depends on what you want to spend and how much performance you want out of the tire. __________________ Slightly modded

08-15-2010, 07:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	You guys have sold me. I'm going with the RE11s. __________________ Slightly modded

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Don't even put the RE11s in the same category as the V12s. The RE11 is a much better tire and it will die a lot quicker, I expect better wear but way less grip on the V12s. I have V12s on my daily driver as summer tires and RE11 for my autoxer. I can tell you the V12s are nowhere close to the RE11 in grip.

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ArtVandaleigh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 227 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 676	I'm going to be replacing mine with Bridgestone RE760's next spring. For a street tire, they have double the treadwear rating of the RE050A's and seem to have comparible grip.