RE-11 vs S-04.

Dasnow · 07-01-2014, 12:40 PM

Need to get some new rears soon. Money is kind of tight right now and currently have RE-11's on right now, which I enjoy having, but wondering if I would notice the difference if I changed to the S-04's? The price difference is 156 dollars per pair. Are the RE-11's 156 dollars better than the RE-11's? I do not track the car but do some "spirited" driving at times. Just looking for opinions and facts if possible.

speedfreek · 07-01-2014, 12:42 PM

The S04's are more than capable. I have tracked with the S04's. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is mixing tires. I would get a full set of S04's or get a new rear set of RE11's to finish off the fronts.

kenchan · 07-01-2014, 12:54 PM

wat speedfreek said.

JARblue · 07-01-2014, 12:54 PM

If you are in tune with your vehicle, I would expect you to notice a difference only under "spirited" driving - the RE-11s should perform better than the S-04s. That being said, I agree with speedfreek on both accounts: the S-04s are very capable DD tires (and priced well), and I wouldn't mix tires.

enkei2k · 07-01-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dasnow

Need to get some new rears soon. Money is kind of tight right now and currently have RE-11's on right now, which I enjoy having, but wondering if I would notice the difference if I changed to the S-04's? The price difference is 156 dollars per pair. Are the RE-11's 156 dollars better than the RE-11's? I do not track the car but do some "spirited" driving at times. Just looking for opinions and facts if possible.

JARblue · 07-01-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

lol we all know what he meant

NORAIN · 07-01-2014, 03:19 PM

I went with S-04's and wish I had gone with RE-11's. The side wall is noticeably softer than the stock 050's. They are a great DD tire... I didn't love them at the track.

kenchan · 07-01-2014, 04:03 PM

S04's are NOT softer than the RE050A's...

Dasnow · 07-01-2014, 06:00 PM

Thanks for the advice guys.

NORAIN · 07-05-2014, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

S04's are NOT softer than the RE050A's...

I know the tread isn't softer... I'm talking side wall. In my opinion, and from what I've read, the side wall is not as stiff as the the 050's. Steering isn't as quick and I feel the side wall roll when cornering hard with the S04's. The softer side wall also contributes to the smoother quieter ride. It seems to cause the VDC to come on easier too. I like them for the street, I just don't think they are a good candidate for the track. When the budget allows it, I'd like to have a set of sticky track wheels and tires and run S04's on the street. They are a great tire for the money. Just my 2 cents.

kenchan · 07-05-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NORAIN

I know the tread isn't softer... I'm talking side wall. In my opinion, and from what I've read, the side wall is not as stiff as the the 050's. Steering isn't as quick and I feel the side wall roll when cornering hard with the S04's. The softer side wall also contributes to the smoother quieter ride. It seems to cause the VDC to come on easier too. I like them for the street, I just don't think they are a good candidate for the track. When the budget allows it, I'd like to have a set of sticky track wheels and tires and run S04's on the street. They are a great tire for the money. Just my 2 cents.

im not taking about the tread. i am also talking about the sidewall.
RE050A's have kind of a brittle feeling sidewall like an over inflated
tire vs the S04. is that wat you're talking about?

anyway i would check psi...and are you running 265/305 on
those narrow stock 19's? that's much too wide. you cant just wrap
some wide tires expecting you will get improved performance.

you're also running swift springs, spacer, etc. which can also mess with
your VDC if your car is not setup correctly.

try the S04 vs RE050A on a stock ride.

Jerggy13 · 07-01-2014, 06:36 PM

Put a set of s-04's on our Z in Nismo sizing. Drove 3000 miles in a week! (not a joke: from STL to Quebec City, Canada and back) They are great tires and I have 0 complaints.

Also, I was getting 27.5mpg on canadian premium and about 26.2 on US ethanol premium fuel with these tires.

Wonka2581 · 07-01-2014, 06:38 PM

I love my S-04s and am going to get another set when the time comes....

Tadpole · 07-01-2014, 08:10 PM

I just recently purchased a set of so4's and am happy with the reduced road noise and a bit softer ride compared to the yoko advance OF tires that came with it new. The front feels a little heavy while steering and a little more dive and float with the s-04's but the trade off with less road noise and comfort are okay. Tires are pretty sticky but will break loose under hard acceleration. Final thought from a price point, they are a very good tire for the daily driver but not sure if they would track well.

kenchan · 07-01-2014, 08:20 PM

make sure to break them in nicely

07-01-2014, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dasnow Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 23 Drives: 2009 370Z Silver Aut Rep Power: 15	RE-11 vs S-04. Need to get some new rears soon. Money is kind of tight right now and currently have RE-11's on right now, which I enjoy having, but wondering if I would notice the difference if I changed to the S-04's? The price difference is 156 dollars per pair. Are the RE-11's 156 dollars better than the RE-11's? I do not track the car but do some "spirited" driving at times. Just looking for opinions and facts if possible.

07-01-2014, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 19	The S04's are more than capable. I have tracked with the S04's. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is mixing tires. I would get a full set of S04's or get a new rear set of RE11's to finish off the fronts. kenchan, Dasnow and Wonka2581 like this. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	If you are in tune with your vehicle, I would expect you to notice a difference only under "spirited" driving - the RE-11s should perform better than the S-04s. That being said, I agree with speedfreek on both accounts: the S-04s are very capable DD tires (and priced well), and I wouldn't mix tires. Dasnow likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-01-2014, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
NORAIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 57 Posts: 323 Drives: 2011 370Z 6M SP Rep Power: 12	I went with S-04's and wish I had gone with RE-11's. The side wall is noticeably softer than the stock 050's. They are a great DD tire... I didn't love them at the track. __________________ Swift Springs\|265-305 RE-11\|Forgestar F14\|F.I. TDX S.S. 12" Res."Milled Out"\|K&N\|SPL\|Z1(34 row)oil cooler\|Z1 brake upgrade\|Hotchkis Zspeed\|Team Voodoo\|HPDEjunkie.com

07-01-2014, 04:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	S04's are NOT softer than the RE050A's... speedfreek likes this.

07-01-2014, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wat speedfreek said.

07-01-2014, 06:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dasnow Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 23 Drives: 2009 370Z Silver Aut Rep Power: 15	RE-11 vs S-04 Thanks for the advice guys.

07-01-2014, 06:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jerggy13 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 517 Drives: with 6 TB's Rep Power: 376	Put a set of s-04's on our Z in Nismo sizing. Drove 3000 miles in a week! (not a joke: from STL to Quebec City, Canada and back) They are great tires and I have 0 complaints. Also, I was getting 27.5mpg on canadian premium and about 26.2 on US ethanol premium fuel with these tires. kenchan likes this. __________________ Changes come. Keep your dignity. Take the high road. Take it like a man. Momma Sed Like the rain. Like a kidney stone. Its just a broken heart, son. This pain will pass away.

07-01-2014, 06:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	I love my S-04s and am going to get another set when the time comes.... kenchan and speedfreek like this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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Tadpole A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lockhart, TX Posts: 1,082 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z A7 Rep Power: 18	I just recently purchased a set of so4's and am happy with the reduced road noise and a bit softer ride compared to the yoko advance OF tires that came with it new. The front feels a little heavy while steering and a little more dive and float with the s-04's but the trade off with less road noise and comfort are okay. Tires are pretty sticky but will break loose under hard acceleration. Final thought from a price point, they are a very good tire for the daily driver but not sure if they would track well. __________________ Takeda TR3009P Short Ram Intakes, Custom Dual Exhaust, X-Piped with 18" Resonators & TopSpeed Axle Backs. EVO-R Led Third Foglight,

07-01-2014, 08:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	make sure to break them in nicely