New RE-11 A?

RN SHARK · 01-21-2013, 12:22 PM

I overheard some folks last season at SCCA autocross talking about new tires coming out this year and as I watched hours and hours of the Barrett-Jackson auction I found out indeed, there will be new RE-11 A tires coming out in March. I called Bridgestone, but the lady on the phone didn't know anything about it. My question is, does anyone out there know any more details? Changes from current model? New sizes?
I was about to get a new set to put on my Nismo wheels 265/35 F, 305/30 R but may hold off for the new model.

gomer_110 · 01-21-2013, 01:32 PM

Just came across this article comparing the A's to the current RE-11's. Assuming it's an honest comparison then the RE-11A's are the way to go.

The new Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A touches tarmac in North America for the first time EVER

cossie1600 · 01-21-2013, 01:47 PM

cant wait.

kenchan · 01-21-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RN SHRRK

but the lady on the phone didn't know anything about it.

you called walmart?

thanks for the info on the RE11A though, cause im in the market to get a set of RE11's this season.

DR_ · 01-21-2013, 02:20 PM

There are new versions of several of the favorite ST tires planned for release in 2013. The new Dunlop Direzza ZII (Star Spec replacement) is finally getting 19" sizes and will be available in the next couple of months so that will probably be my next set of tires.

gomer_110 · 01-21-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DR_

There are new versions of several of the favorite ST tires planned for release in 2013. The new Dunlop Direzza ZII (Star Spec replacement) is finally getting 19" sizes and will be available in the next couple of months so that will probably be my next set of tires.

Now if only the 370Z was eligible for any of the ST classes.

TheGreatOne · 01-21-2013, 03:28 PM

Very interesting

I was hoping to grab a set of RE-11's in March, so this could be perfect timing

Also who knows, if places like Tire Rack might be getting a nice sized stock, deals may be had for the current RE-11 which wouldn't be bad

IMWEZL · 01-21-2013, 03:54 PM

Damn not sure if I can wait until march. Just saw that my front RE11 corded after 2.5 years on the road and a years worth of autox.

kenchan · 01-21-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DR_

There are new versions of several of the favorite ST tires planned for release in 2013. The new Dunlop Direzza ZII (Star Spec replacement) is finally getting 19" sizes and will be available in the next couple of months so that will probably be my next set of tires.

yah, they dont offer Dunlop Direzza ZII in 285/35/19's though, per tirerack...(?)

i had direzza on my previous car and thing was very sticky.

TheGreatOne · 01-21-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IMWEZL

Damn not sure if I can wait until march. Just saw that my front RE11 corded after 2.5 years on the road and a years worth of autox.

Wow, how many mines have you used your Z, lasting 2.5 years sounds epic lol

Osiris · 01-21-2013, 04:44 PM

Would like to know how these will compare to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports

IMWEZL · 01-21-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Wow, how many mines have you used your Z, lasting 2.5 years sounds epic lol

The fronts probably have over 18K miles. The rear RE11s only lasted until 10-12K miles. In the 33K miles I have put on my Z I have gone thru the stock sport tires, replaced with RE11 in May 2010, and then replaced the rears with another set of RE11s in Nov 2011. Not too bad considering I ran a seasons worth of autox, maybe 12 events and some leisure travel.

kenchan · 01-21-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Osiris

Would like to know how these will compare to the Michelin Pilot Super Sports

different class, i think. S04's are direct comparison to PSS, imo.

Fishey · 01-21-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer_110

Now if only the 370Z was eligible for any of the ST classes.

Current events says!

#9925 370Z Classing Proposal
This subject is addressed by a Tech Bulletin elsewhere herein, under item #9283.

So you read #9283

#9283 370Z Classing Proposal
Per the STAC, this is addressed by two separate Tech Bulletins:
1) Add to STR: ‘09-’12 Nissan 370Z (except NISMO)
2) Clarifiy 14.4 by adding: “Standard equipment wheels exceeding these maximums are not permitted.”

So we find out that the 370Z is infact STR legal.

http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/...k-feb-solo.pdf

Osiris · 01-21-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

different class, i think. S04's are direct comparison to pss, imo.

s04?

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RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 44 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 35	New RE-11 A? I overheard some folks last season at SCCA autocross talking about new tires coming out this year and as I watched hours and hours of the Barrett-Jackson auction I found out indeed, there will be new RE-11 A tires coming out in March. I called Bridgestone, but the lady on the phone didn't know anything about it. My question is, does anyone out there know any more details? Changes from current model? New sizes? I was about to get a new set to put on my Nismo wheels 265/35 F, 305/30 R but may hold off for the new model. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Just came across this article comparing the A's to the current RE-11's. Assuming it's an honest comparison then the RE-11A's are the way to go. The new Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A touches tarmac in North America for the first time EVER RN SHARK likes this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Very interesting I was hoping to grab a set of RE-11's in March, so this could be perfect timing Also who knows, if places like Tire Rack might be getting a nice sized stock, deals may be had for the current RE-11 which wouldn't be bad kenchan likes this. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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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	cant wait.

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DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	There are new versions of several of the favorite ST tires planned for release in 2013. The new Dunlop Direzza ZII (Star Spec replacement) is finally getting 19" sizes and will be available in the next couple of months so that will probably be my next set of tires.

01-21-2013, 03:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 17	Damn not sure if I can wait until march. Just saw that my front RE11 corded after 2.5 years on the road and a years worth of autox.