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

Z-Girl 12 · 02-16-2017, 10:09 AM

Just left Discount Tire and according to them they are not discontinued. I was attempting to replace my fronts with the RE-11s but apparently they domt come in my size? What size are you guys using for fronts im the RE?

jaytirbhaw · 02-16-2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by z-girl 12

just left discount tire and according to them they are not discontinued. I was attempting to replace my fronts with the re-11s but apparently they domt come in my size? What size are you guys using for fronts im the re?

265/35/19

Spooler · 02-16-2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Just left Discount Tire and according to them they are not discontinued. I was attempting to replace my fronts with the RE-11s but apparently they domt come in my size? What size are you guys using for fronts im the RE?

285/35/19's on the front and 325/30/19 on the rear with Nismo wheels. So basically take your rear tires and move them to the front and put 325/30/19's on the rear.

FPenvy · 02-17-2017, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Just left Discount Tire and according to them they are not discontinued. I was attempting to replace my fronts with the RE-11s but apparently they domt come in my size? What size are you guys using for fronts im the RE?

I think people confuse that the Re-11 was discontinued in certain sizes and that gap was filled by the re-11a.

Pretty sure the RE-11 in the sizes available now are very much alive and well lol

Also 265/305 on sport wheels fit and drive very nicely.

ChaseZ · 02-18-2017, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

I think people confuse that the Re-11 was discontinued in certain sizes and that gap was filled by the re-11a.

Pretty sure the RE-11 in the sizes available now are very much alive and well lol

Also 265/305 on sport wheels fit and drive very nicely.

Interesting. The shop I got my RE11's from last year said the RE71R was the replacement for it. There was practically no RE11 inventory available last summer, only what certain shops had in hand - and it took me a lot of calls and emails to find the ones I did. Good to hear they can still be had. Didn't know about the 11a, sounds like they changed the compound/tread wear rating on them. Even better!

FPenvy · 02-18-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Interesting. The shop I got my RE11's from last year said the RE71R was the replacement for it. There was practically no RE11 inventory available last summer, only what certain shops had in hand - and it took me a lot of calls and emails to find the ones I did. Good to hear they can still be had. Didn't know about the 11a, sounds like they changed the compound/tread wear rating on them. Even better!

I've gotten mine from tire rack for the past 3 years with no issue or out of stock. Already checked and they still have them for my set this year.

I would like to get the 71s but with the compound I've heard they are not good for a car if you daily it because of the heat cycling constantly.

BobbyLight · 02-27-2017, 01:45 PM

so for oem sport wheels, would 265/35/19 and 285/35/19 be optimal?

FPenvy · 02-27-2017, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyLight

so for oem sport wheels, would 265/35/19 and 285/35/19 be optimal?

Depends.

Different sizing will slightly change the handling bias. Certain size gap in width will cause slightly more over or under steer depending on what you choose.

I do not remember exactly what size combos are which so sadly I'm at a loss until I re-do my research lol

The stock gap is 30mm between the front and back. Currently I'm at 40mm gap (265/305) and love the way it drives.

RanRich · 04-25-2017, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BobbyLight

so for oem sport wheels, would 265/35/19 and 285/35/19 be optimal?

I realize I'm two months late on this, but I'm running this sizing on my sport rays (albeit Continental DW) and loved the way the reduced stagger and increased front width helped with turn in. Also gives the wheels a more aggressive, meatier look. Highly recommend it.

Z-Girl 12 · 02-17-2017, 03:22 PM

Went with 265s up front...thanks Z family!!!

kenchan · 02-17-2017, 06:34 PM

treadwear rating changed dat is the "A"

i and others who repeated me mentioned dis many times somewhere on this forum.

blackbird · 02-18-2017, 08:04 AM

For those still looking for RE-11s, try Tire Rack.

ChaseZ · 02-18-2017, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by blackbird

For those still looking for RE-11s, try Tire Rack.

And 1010tires

kenchan · 02-18-2017, 06:51 PM

yah as FP mentioned above, RE71's are not replacements. wish da internet would stop posting alternative facts to confuse people..

Hotrodz · 02-27-2017, 10:21 PM

A great tire in the rain!

HPDE 2 Turn 4 Side scenic pan CVR_3086_Feb1817_CaliPhoto

02-16-2017, 10:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11717	Just left Discount Tire and according to them they are not discontinued. I was attempting to replace my fronts with the RE-11s but apparently they domt come in my size? What size are you guys using for fronts im the RE? __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

02-27-2017, 01:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
BobbyLight Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 97 Drives: 09 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 9	so for oem sport wheels, would 265/35/19 and 285/35/19 be optimal? ltullos likes this.

02-17-2017, 03:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11717	Went with 265s up front...thanks Z family!!! jaytirbhaw, Zrider79 and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

02-18-2017, 08:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
blackbird Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 179 Drives: 09 370Z BLk GTM TT Rep Power: 16	For those still looking for RE-11s, try Tire Rack. ChaseZ likes this.

02-27-2017, 10:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	A great tire in the rain! HPDE 2 Turn 4 Side scenic pan CVR_3086_Feb1817_CaliPhoto jaytirbhaw, axmea?, madwi and 2 others like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

02-17-2017, 06:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	treadwear rating changed dat is the "A" i and others who repeated me mentioned dis many times somewhere on this forum.

02-18-2017, 06:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah as FP mentioned above, RE71's are not replacements. wish da internet would stop posting alternative facts to confuse people..

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