Tire Comparo

osbornsm · 06-12-2014, 10:11 AM

Bridgestone RE050
- 140 Treadwear
- $1100 for all 4 (in 18's) <-- eye watering
Great feedback via steering wheel and once up to temperature... they are glue.
Subtle audible feedback as you approach the limits of adhesion.
6-8 psi increase for a hot tire (road course use)

Sumitomo HTR III
- 300 Treadwear
- $550 for all 4 (in 18's) <-- a steal!
Gained 8-10 psi once up to temperature at the track (road course).
Squeal like pigs, but treadwear is acceptable considering the abuse they have taken.
As stated above, LOTS of audible feedback to let you know when you're under-steering, or simply applying too much slip angle in the turns. I could then feel AND hear when i'm applying too much steering in corners.
Very steerable via your right foot once you've leaned into a corner (and up to temp).

1-2 seconds slower around a 3.5 mile road course.

Bridgestone S-04
- 280 Treadwear
- $710 for all 4 (in 18's)
Quieter than RE050's.
These tires are the king of rain traction.
Tread-wear is acceptable, although nothing I'd call excellent.
I would NOT take these to the track. The longitudinal grooves are wide and would lead to extreme feathering of the tread blocks.

Michelin Pilot Super Sport (PSS)
- 300 Treadwear
- $1200 for all 4 (in 19's)
Great feedback via steering wheel and once up to temperature... they are glue.
I don't say this about many tires, but i don't feel the need to have the traction control on while driving these tires.
There is SO much grip on the rears (305) that there's not really much reason to let go of the loud pedal.
I paid $700 for just the rears... I hope treadwear doesn't make me regret this :-)

onzedge · 06-12-2014, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Bridgestone RE050
- 140 Treadwear
- $1100 for all 4 (in 18's) <-- eye watering
Great feedback via steering wheel and once up to temperature... they are glue.
Subtle audible feedback as you approach the limits of adhesion.
6-8 psi increase for a hot tire (road course use)

Sumitomo HTR III
- 300 Treadwear
- $550 for all 4 (in 18's) <-- a steal!
Gained 8-10 psi once up to temperature at the track (road course).
Squeal like pigs, but treadwear is acceptable considering the abuse they have taken.
As stated above, LOTS of audible feedback to let you know when you're under-steering, or simply applying too much slip angle in the turns. I could then feel AND hear when i'm applying too much steering in corners.
Very steerable via your right foot once you've leaned into a corner (and up to temp).

1-2 seconds slower around a 3.5 mile road course.

Bridgestone S-04
- 280 Treadwear
- $710 for all 4 (in 18's)
Quieter than RE050's.
These tires are the king of rain traction.
Tread-wear is acceptable, although nothing I'd call excellent.

You missed the Pilot Super Sport, which blows each of these out of the water.

osbornsm · 06-12-2014, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

You missed the Pilot Super Sport, which blows each of these out of the water.

These are the only tires i have run on the 370z at a road course thus far.

Oh, and the PSS cost $1000. Which is $450 MORE than the Sumitomo's.

onzedge · 06-12-2014, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

These are the only tires i have run on the 370z at a road course thus far.

I see. In that case, nice write up you have here.

Mt Tam I am · 06-12-2014, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

These are the only tires i have run on the 370z at a road course thus far.

Oh, and the PSS cost $1000. Which is $450 MORE than the Sumitomo's.

They may even cost more than that. Nice write up. Consider the PSS too.

kenchan · 06-12-2014, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

You missed the Pilot Super Sport, which blows each of these out of the water.

kenchan · 06-12-2014, 10:42 AM

S04's are king for street.

onzedge · 06-12-2014, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

These are the only tires i have run on the 370z at a road course thus far.

Oh, and the PSS cost $1000. Which is $450 MORE than the Sumitomo's.

Here is a rule I follow (one of the few).

When it comes to tires, buy the best, no matter what the price. Your tires are the only thing between you and the road. Don't cut corners.

onzedge · 06-12-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

S04's are king for street.

^^^Reported ^^^

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onzedge · 06-12-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

They may even cost more than that. Nice write up. Consider the PSS too.

kenchan · 06-12-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

^^^Reported ^^^

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oly craps!

onzedge · 06-12-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

oly craps!

njobe89 · 06-12-2014, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Here is a rule I follow (one of the few).

When it comes to tires, buy the best, no matter what the price. Your tires are the only thing between you and the road. Don't cut corners.

you are full of wisdom young man

onzedge · 06-12-2014, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

you are full of wisdom young man

Well, thank you. I am often full of it.

osbornsm · 06-12-2014, 12:41 PM

So yeah.....

I did have a decent tire thread going... not sure where all the thread jackers came from.

GO jack your own thread

06-12-2014, 10:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Tire Comparo Bridgestone RE050 - 140 Treadwear - $1100 for all 4 (in 18's) <-- eye watering Great feedback via steering wheel and once up to temperature... they are glue. Subtle audible feedback as you approach the limits of adhesion. 6-8 psi increase for a hot tire (road course use) Sumitomo HTR III - 300 Treadwear - $550 for all 4 (in 18's) <-- a steal! Gained 8-10 psi once up to temperature at the track (road course). Squeal like pigs, but treadwear is acceptable considering the abuse they have taken. As stated above, LOTS of audible feedback to let you know when you're under-steering, or simply applying too much slip angle in the turns. I could then feel AND hear when i'm applying too much steering in corners. Very steerable via your right foot once you've leaned into a corner (and up to temp). 1-2 seconds slower around a 3.5 mile road course. Bridgestone S-04 - 280 Treadwear - $710 for all 4 (in 18's) Quieter than RE050's. These tires are the king of rain traction. Tread-wear is acceptable, although nothing I'd call excellent. I would NOT take these to the track. The longitudinal grooves are wide and would lead to extreme feathering of the tread blocks. Michelin Pilot Super Sport (PSS) - 300 Treadwear - $1200 for all 4 (in 19's) Great feedback via steering wheel and once up to temperature... they are glue. I don't say this about many tires, but i don't feel the need to have the traction control on while driving these tires. There is SO much grip on the rears (305) that there's not really much reason to let go of the loud pedal. I paid $700 for just the rears... I hope treadwear doesn't make me regret this :-) __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp) Last edited by osbornsm; 07-02-2014 at 09:23 AM.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	S04's are king for street. onzedge likes this.

06-12-2014, 12:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	So yeah..... I did have a decent tire thread going... not sure where all the thread jackers came from. GO jack your own thread onzedge likes this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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