Just got New RE-11's...Quick Question

joestew1985 · 05-05-2011, 09:34 PM

I forgot to ask the people at Firestone today if there is a break in period for the RE-11's. How many miles should i "break in" before going full throttle through the gears if I wanted to?

Thanks in Advance for your input.

NewYorkJon34 · 05-05-2011, 09:46 PM

Usually about 500 mile before new tires are broken in. How do u like them? & what sizes did you get?

cossie1600 · 05-06-2011, 12:28 AM

A heat cycle and a good scrub they will be off

FastJew · 05-07-2011, 11:23 AM

Takes only about 200 miles to get all the release agent off (sometimes less), but for the tires to wear into your alignment it could take 500-1000. It took mine about 750 before they surpassed the performance of the stock tires and now at 1000 this thing is glued to the road.

onzedge · 05-07-2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastJew

Takes only about 200 miles to get all the release agent off (sometimes less), but for the tires to wear into your alignment it could take 500-1000. It took mine about 750 before they surpassed the performance of the stock tires and now at 1000 this thing is glued to the road.

FastJew is correct.

SPOHN · 05-07-2011, 03:32 PM

Some brisk driving can help a little. But sometimes it's hard to find a place for this.

Red__Zed · 05-07-2011, 08:14 PM

It can vary quite a bit. I'd take it easy for 800 mi or so.

Footloose301 · 06-11-2011, 03:51 PM

Let us know how they work out for you. I can't wait to get these mounted.

Juruki · 06-13-2011, 02:12 PM

what size tires did you go with?
Im in need of some new tires for my sport wheels

ChrisSlicks · 06-13-2011, 02:58 PM

One aggressive 60-second auto-x run on a warm day and they're good to go!

05-05-2011, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
joestew1985 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 31 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Just got New RE-11's...Quick Question I forgot to ask the people at Firestone today if there is a break in period for the RE-11's. How many miles should i "break in" before going full throttle through the gears if I wanted to? Thanks in Advance for your input.

05-07-2011, 11:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
FastJew Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 58 Drives: 2009/370z/TS/6MT Rep Power: 16	Takes only about 200 miles to get all the release agent off (sometimes less), but for the tires to wear into your alignment it could take 500-1000. It took mine about 750 before they surpassed the performance of the stock tires and now at 1000 this thing is glued to the road. __________________ 09 370Z - FI TDX CBE/Stillen G3/FI HFC's are next 06 Xterra OR - 3" SL - 33" Pro-Comp MT's - Shrockworks Sliders & Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier - Stillen Cross Drilled Rotors/Pads

05-07-2011, 03:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	Some brisk driving can help a little. But sometimes it's hard to find a place for this. __________________

06-11-2011, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Let us know how they work out for you. I can't wait to get these mounted. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

06-13-2011, 02:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	what size tires did you go with? Im in need of some new tires for my sport wheels __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

05-05-2011, 09:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Usually about 500 mile before new tires are broken in. How do u like them? & what sizes did you get?

05-06-2011, 12:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	A heat cycle and a good scrub they will be off

05-07-2011, 08:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	It can vary quite a bit. I'd take it easy for 800 mi or so.

06-13-2011, 02:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	One aggressive 60-second auto-x run on a warm day and they're good to go! __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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