Bridgestone RE11: After 12K Miles, theUndisputed KING of street tires. Review inside

tjlazer · 06-28-2012, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by takjak2

Since I am coming up on 15k miles on my RE-11s, time to heap some praise on. That's 15k miles, more than a dozen days of autocross, AND almost a dozen days on the track. I've driven 700 miles to VIR and been lapping on the same tires that months later would drive 800 miles to Homestead, right onto the track, and precede to embarrass slow Porsche Turbo drivers. With everything they have been put through I'd credit them for well more than 20k street miles.

My rears will need replacing soon, but even with the tread nearly gone they are still handling the constant NoVa rain right now. The fronts might get another 5k miles if I had some camber to play with in front.

+1 for RE-11s (265, 285 on Nismo)

How do you like the 265's on the front? That's a tad smaller than stock.

RC24 · 07-01-2012, 10:11 AM

It is impossible not to crack a smile when you look at this tread.

takjak2 · 07-01-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

How do you like the 265's on the front? That's a tad smaller than stock.

To clarify, the stock front width is 245. The total circumference of the 265s are only a few % less. I think 2 or 3% more revolutions per mile, not noticeable.

I'm still on the same tires, still need to replace them soon (after I toast them on track) but there is usable tread left past 15k miles.

christian370z · 07-01-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RC24

It is impossible not to crack a smile when you look at this tread.

My thoughts exactly! I was smiling so hard when I saw the tread when they were mounting mine, they are quieter than the stock RE050s, grip like crazy, are very progressive at the limits, and wear well for what are likely the best street tires out there.

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Originally Posted by takjak2

To clarify, the stock front width is 245. The total circumference of the 265s are only a few % less. I think 2 or 3% more revolutions per mile, not noticeable.

I'm still on the same tires, still need to replace them soon (after I toast them on track) but there is usable tread left past 15k miles.

^This. You will notice though that the car does tramline slightly more than stock, but it's nothing dramatically different than stock.

christian370z · 07-01-2012, 07:08 PM

This is with 285's in the rear, 20mm spacers and 2 degrees of negative camber:

SPOHN · 07-01-2012, 07:31 PM

sex

Footloose301 · 07-01-2012, 08:30 PM

I have 10k on my tires and about 50% tread remaining.... Maybe 40%. One auto-x day and a ton of 90-100mph 2.5hr drives to Orlando.

ZForce · 07-02-2012, 11:00 PM

I have always said, if you want grip with no gripe, then go with RE-11's. 265/285 FTW.

Juice14 · 07-04-2012, 12:05 PM

how do you think these compare to the new Michelin Pilot Super Sport at the track. Im sure the RE11s are stickier but how much of a difference between the two.

SPOHN · 07-04-2012, 12:08 PM

The PSS get a lot of talk and there great. But the price is a no go for me. I love my RE 11's but going with AD 08's next and see how they do.

cdoxp800 · 07-04-2012, 12:36 PM

One Track weekend at NOLA with Re-11's.

Over all very pleased with them. Aired them down to 31/32 Hot.

IMWEZL · 07-04-2012, 01:47 PM

I'm on my 2nd set of RE11s. I love them, especially now that it's super hot at the auto-x events. There is just so much grip available. Everyday driving is great too, low noise and to me they ride just as good or better than the stockers.

Face · 07-20-2012, 06:55 PM

Question.. how do these compare to the RE760 version?

Tire Details - Discount Tire

I can't seem to find the RE11 in their database. I could always go elsewhere if there are any recommendations.

cossie1600 · 07-20-2012, 07:23 PM

its like frs vs 370
:-)

Face · 07-20-2012, 07:54 PM

HA. Toyobaru!

Yeah, after close inspection, it's night and day. About $100 less per tire though. I wonder how the performance is, or if there is none and they're just for people who want to look like they have R11s at a glance.

07-01-2012, 07:08 PM	#35 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	This is with 285's in the rear, 20mm spacers and 2 degrees of negative camber: wideglideleon likes this. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

07-01-2012, 07:31 PM	#36 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	sex __________________

07-01-2012, 08:30 PM	#37 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	I have 10k on my tires and about 50% tread remaining.... Maybe 40%. One auto-x day and a ton of 90-100mph 2.5hr drives to Orlando. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

07-04-2012, 12:08 PM	#40 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	The PSS get a lot of talk and there great. But the price is a no go for me. I love my RE 11's but going with AD 08's next and see how they do. __________________

07-20-2012, 07:23 PM	#44 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	its like frs vs 370 :-) AK370Z likes this.

07-01-2012, 10:11 AM	#32 (permalink)
RC24 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 35 Drives: '12 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	It is impossible not to crack a smile when you look at this tread.

07-02-2012, 11:00 PM	#38 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	I have always said, if you want grip with no gripe, then go with RE-11's. 265/285 FTW.

07-04-2012, 12:05 PM	#39 (permalink)
Juice14 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: International Posts: 132 Drives: Red 370Z Rep Power: 14	how do you think these compare to the new Michelin Pilot Super Sport at the track. Im sure the RE11s are stickier but how much of a difference between the two.

07-04-2012, 01:47 PM	#42 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	I'm on my 2nd set of RE11s. I love them, especially now that it's super hot at the auto-x events. There is just so much grip available. Everyday driving is great too, low noise and to me they ride just as good or better than the stockers.

07-20-2012, 06:55 PM	#43 (permalink)
Face Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 109 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 S/T Rep Power: 13	Question.. how do these compare to the RE760 version? Tire Details - Discount Tire I can't seem to find the RE11 in their database. I could always go elsewhere if there are any recommendations.

07-20-2012, 07:54 PM	#45 (permalink)
Face Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 109 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 S/T Rep Power: 13	HA. Toyobaru! Yeah, after close inspection, it's night and day. About $100 less per tire though. I wonder how the performance is, or if there is none and they're just for people who want to look like they have R11s at a glance.

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