my Z's 19's will be wrapped with RE050A Pole Positions when the stock RE050A's are done. love them on my G35C.
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How do they match up against the Hankook's? I see they have a better wear rating, but since wear ratings aren't equivalent across different companies, that doesn't mean much on it's own.
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I would venture to guess they are probably a better summer tire than the V12s. The Hankooks have nice grip for a Max Performance summer but the feel is on the sloppy side compared to the RE050s, PZeros, and PS2s of the world.
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The RE050A PP is another tire I'm considering.
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DOH! Well, what sizes would you guys recommend for a DD regardless of brand?
And flashburn, how do you like the V12's compared to stock? I am considering those myself. Thanks!! Last edited by RekeHavoc; 02-03-2011 at 02:17 PM. |
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OEM sizes are pretty good and should be adequate for the vast majority of street drivers.
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I will say though, that they stood up great against my first track day. They were very predictable and had no issues with heat. Since they stayed predictable, the soft sidewall wasn't a big deal since you get use to how it feels. Although it wasn't a hot day (around 65), so I don't know how they would hold up on a hotter Summer day on the track. I've read complaints that they get slick when they heat up quite a bit. However, none of this will matter unless you are tracking the car. If you aren't tracking it, they are very good substitutes for the stock tires and a ton cheaper.
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I have them on my 370Z Nismo wheels.
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I have the v12s 255/285 setup and love them. I am in the same driving as the op a few mtn runs a year. I havent done any hard driving yet but they feel nice. I wanted the RE11s but with a wife in school I couldn't justify the price.
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I bought the DWS instead of DW because the tread wear rating is 540 (last at least 50k miles). Either one will be much better and cheaper than the stock tires. I am very happy with these new tires - they are smoother, quieter, & cheaper.
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Much better in terms of treadwear, sure. But the DWS will have no where near the dry weather performance of the RE050As. Of course if you're primary concern is treadwear I'm sure that's not a big deal. The DWS is probably the best all-weather tire as it has some light snow capability.
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