Dunlop Direzza Z2 or RE11

tranceformer · 06-03-2013, 04:30 PM

+1

what are some good options other than RE-11's?

YamahaR6 · 06-03-2013, 04:35 PM

Correct me if I am wrong:

If you are looking to compare with RE-11s which are in the "Extreme Performance Tires Category" (not much to start with) AND has sizes for the Z, search the following:

Yokohama Advan AD08
Dunlop Direzza Z2
Hankook R-S3
Nitto NT05

Not saying the above are the "only" choice of summer tires but if you are comparing with RE-11s, I would choose from the same category.

DR_ · 06-03-2013, 04:43 PM

^ You are correct and the Dunlop Direzza ZII and Hankook R-S3 will outperform the RE11 at an autocross or on the track.
If you aren't going to autocross or track then you shouldn't be looking at this type of tire.

YamahaR6 · 06-03-2013, 07:37 PM

Agree ^... can't maximize the tire on the road.

But is there such thing as too much grip?

Question (strictly performance speaking):

Would a Max Performance Tire (S-04) = Extreme Performance Tire (Re-11) on the street?

cossie1600 · 06-03-2013, 10:54 PM

No

XwChriswX · 06-03-2013, 10:59 PM

You could just get Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

cossie1600 · 06-04-2013, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

You could just get Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

Still slower

XwChriswX · 06-04-2013, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Still slower

Huh?

If that's the case, it's not the tires, it's the driver.

nismosis · 06-05-2013, 10:54 PM

Depends what you want to do. The ZII's are popular in the ST AutoX classes right now, and they perform well. However, many are going to the BFG Rival, including me when the +/-1" wheel diameter goes into effect next year for the Stock classes. I'll be stepping down to 18's just so I can run Rivals.

chrischhorn · 06-07-2013, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismosis

Depends what you want to do. The ZII's are popular in the ST AutoX classes right now, and they perform well. However, many are going to the BFG Rival, including me when the +/-1" wheel diameter goes into effect next year for the Stock classes. I'll be stepping down to 18's just so I can run Rivals.

I'm goin rivals on my next set whenever they release them. 315/30/18 on the rears and still undecided between 275 or 295 on the front.

Red__Zed · 06-05-2013, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Huh?

If that's the case, it's not the tires, it's the driver.

Nah, the PSS don't handle nearly as well on the track.

OP,

Zii is the autoX choice, re11 is the track option.

cossie1600 · 06-05-2013, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Huh?

If that's the case, it's not the tires, it's the driver.

come back and try again after you have driven on both tires

XwChriswX · 06-05-2013, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

come back and try again after you have driven on both tires

Gimme a set and I will.

Are those other tires good on the street? Or just track tires?

Alstann · 06-04-2013, 12:08 AM

Hey guys, check TireRack - they're back on in 265 and 305 again.

/confused

DR_ · 06-04-2013, 08:34 AM

I bought the Direzza ZII and so far they have been great. They are quieter than the OEM Bridgestones and the sidewalls feel a little stiffer in stock sizes.
I've taken then to Texas World Speedway on a hot day and found they will get greasy if pushed hard, however the will come back if you take it easy for a few corners. They are very progressive towards the limit, so I never felt on the edge, which increased my confidence in them, and brought down my lap times.
I have them installed on an extra set of OEM wheels and will use them mostly for track and getting to and from the track.

Here are some of my laps and as you can hear they don't squeal a lot like the stock tires.

06-03-2013, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	+1 what are some good options other than RE-11's? __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

06-03-2013, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 18	Correct me if I am wrong: If you are looking to compare with RE-11s which are in the "Extreme Performance Tires Category" (not much to start with) AND has sizes for the Z, search the following: Yokohama Advan AD08 Dunlop Direzza Z2 Hankook R-S3 Nitto NT05 Not saying the above are the "only" choice of summer tires but if you are comparing with RE-11s, I would choose from the same category. DR_ likes this.

06-03-2013, 10:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	You could just get Michelin Pilot Super Sports. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

06-04-2013, 12:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	Hey guys, check TireRack - they're back on in 265 and 305 again. /confused __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

06-04-2013, 08:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	I bought the Direzza ZII and so far they have been great. They are quieter than the OEM Bridgestones and the sidewalls feel a little stiffer in stock sizes. I've taken then to Texas World Speedway on a hot day and found they will get greasy if pushed hard, however the will come back if you take it easy for a few corners. They are very progressive towards the limit, so I never felt on the edge, which increased my confidence in them, and brought down my lap times. I have them installed on an extra set of OEM wheels and will use them mostly for track and getting to and from the track. Here are some of my laps and as you can hear they don't squeal a lot like the stock tires. YamahaR6, Juice14, Hotrodz and 2 others like this.

06-03-2013, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	^ You are correct and the Dunlop Direzza ZII and Hankook R-S3 will outperform the RE11 at an autocross or on the track. If you aren't going to autocross or track then you shouldn't be looking at this type of tire.

06-03-2013, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 18	Agree ^... can't maximize the tire on the road. But is there such thing as too much grip? Question (strictly performance speaking): Would a Max Performance Tire (S-04) = Extreme Performance Tire (Re-11) on the street?

06-03-2013, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	No

06-05-2013, 10:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
nismosis Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 139 Drives: 11 370Z Sport PW 6MT Rep Power: 13	Depends what you want to do. The ZII's are popular in the ST AutoX classes right now, and they perform well. However, many are going to the BFG Rival, including me when the +/-1" wheel diameter goes into effect next year for the Stock classes. I'll be stepping down to 18's just so I can run Rivals.

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