Dunlop Direzza Z2 or RE11

Alstann · 06-02-2013, 09:11 PM

And here I was, about to get RE-11 in 305 in the next few weeks.

I hope a replacement comes soon - otherwise, maybe S-04 it is.

Hotrodz · 06-02-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alstann

And here I was, about to get RE-11 in 305 in the next few weeks.

I hope a replacement comes soon - otherwise, maybe S-04 it is.

I ordered S-04s because I could not find a full set of RE-11s. Right now the price is right on S-04s, about $1000 for a set!!! 265 fronts and 305 rears...

enkei2k · 06-02-2013, 10:07 PM

Those Z2's look like really bad tires for rain, which sucks for me since I tend to drive in rain or shine.

Really wanted those RE-11's too...

TheGreatOne · 06-02-2013, 11:20 PM

Heard very little on the Dunlop, heard from a guy from another guy that they were decent but he was going to get something else next.

I'm happy I grabbed some RE-11's off Tire Rack back in April. They were on sale and had just a few left in 265/305 sizes

YamahaR6 · 06-03-2013, 06:56 AM

There isn't a direct compare with Re-11s and Z2 yet.

But here's a tirerack.com extreme tire with the Re-11s and Dunlop Z1 star spec (previous version of Z2):

Tire Rack Tire Test - Testing the New Extremes of Extreme Performance Summer Tires - YouTube

The Bridgestone came on top but Dunlop Z1 star spec came pretty close (correct me if I am wrong, but it was a #1 tire from previous test).

The New Dunlop Z2 is suppose to be better than Dunlop Z1 star spec (according to tirerack):

Tire Test Results : Dunlop Direzza ZII Introductory Track Drive

So I would say the Dunlop Z2 should be better or even closer to the RE-11s.

But the bottom line is, I think it's safe to say "Dunlop Z2 is better than stock in rain or shine."

Red__Zed · 06-05-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR6

There isn't a direct compare with Re-11s and Z2 yet.

But here's a tirerack.com extreme tire with the Re-11s and Dunlop Z1 star spec (previous version of Z2):

Tire Rack Tire Test - Testing the New Extremes of Extreme Performance Summer Tires - YouTube

The Bridgestone came on top but Dunlop Z1 star spec came pretty close (correct me if I am wrong, but it was a #1 tire from previous test).

The New Dunlop Z2 is suppose to be better than Dunlop Z1 star spec (according to tirerack):

Tire Test Results : Dunlop Direzza ZII Introductory Track Drive

So I would say the Dunlop Z2 should be better or even closer to the RE-11s.

But the bottom line is, I think it's safe to say "Dunlop Z2 is better than stock in rain or shine."

I'm the biggest Star Spec fanboy around (just ask m4a1), but they don't handle heat nearly as well as the re11, which is critical with the extra couple of pounds up front on the Z.

XwChriswX · 06-05-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'm the biggest Star Spec fanboy around (just ask m4a1), but they don't handle heat nearly as well as the re11, which is critical with the extra couple of pounds up front on the Z.

How is this compared to the PSS'?

Red__Zed · 06-05-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

How is this compared to the PSS'?

The re11 is a long way ahead of the PSS in terms of high speed handling and heat management. It makes trade offs in terms of pleasantness for those gains though.

The Zii is a tougher tire to nail down. I don't have enough experience in equivalent cars, but I think it does heat slightly better than the PSS. It's not as rough or loud as the Z1, but it is still pretty obnoxious IMO.

XwChriswX · 06-06-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

The re11 is a long way ahead of the PSS in terms of high speed handling and heat management. It makes trade offs in terms of pleasantness for those gains though.

The Zii is a tougher tire to nail down. I don't have enough experience in equivalent cars, but I think it does heat slightly better than the PSS. It's not as rough or loud as the Z1, but it is still pretty obnoxious IMO.

How would they handle in the Wet, for a daily? Or stay with the PSS for a daily/fun tire?

Fishey · 06-03-2013, 09:08 AM

RE-11's are about the bottom of the performance list these days.

I personally have found that most other performance tires have surpassed them.

TheGreatOne · 06-03-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishey

RE-11's are about the bottom of the performance list these days.

I personally have found that most other performance tires have surpassed them.

Not sure if serious

YamahaR6 · 06-03-2013, 10:28 AM

DR_ · 06-03-2013, 12:12 PM

He's serious, and correct.

While the RE11 were towards the top back in '09 there are a lot of tires in this same segment that have since surpassed them.

syclone2163 · 06-03-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DR_

He's serious, and correct.

While the RE11 were towards the top back in '09 there are a lot of tires in this same segment that have since surpassed them.

Can we have some examples perhaps? I also was looking at RE-11's since i need tires very soon and i would love to hear what else preforms as good or better then the RE-11's.

Alstann · 06-03-2013, 12:20 PM

I feel like the price of the RE-11 made them a good buy as well, compared to the AD08, RS-3, or Star Spec.

06-02-2013, 09:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	And here I was, about to get RE-11 in 305 in the next few weeks. I hope a replacement comes soon - otherwise, maybe S-04 it is. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

06-02-2013, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	Those Z2's look like really bad tires for rain, which sucks for me since I tend to drive in rain or shine. Really wanted those RE-11's too... __________________ ...need boost...

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TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 22	Heard very little on the Dunlop, heard from a guy from another guy that they were decent but he was going to get something else next. I'm happy I grabbed some RE-11's off Tire Rack back in April. They were on sale and had just a few left in 265/305 sizes __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

06-03-2013, 12:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	I feel like the price of the RE-11 made them a good buy as well, compared to the AD08, RS-3, or Star Spec. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

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