RE-11s last for ever. If you cant get 20-25k miles out of a set of RE-11s then the problem is your alignment not the tires.

 

Re-11as are purchased and awaiting delivery. I loved my re-11s

 

Ive been pretty busy lately with work and trying to get my turbo install situated. Once I get a bit of free time where I can drive a little rather than commute, Ill try to get you guys some more info. Right now though it seems like a pretty good tire. Definitely has better grip than the Hankooks I had before, but Ive only been able to push it in a couple of blacktop corners on my way to work.

 

great choice. im dyin to get them for the fronts

 

ZDan and CosmosMPower...thanks for sharing your recommendations and advice. Makes complete sense. I will get these. TireRack is $716/set for 4 in 17" OEM size + ~$50 shipping - $70 rebate (3/15 - 4/15) = $696. Will be perfect for my primarily DD, but also an occasional track day...where it often can get wet. Some of the EPS don't look to good when wet...thanks for pointing that out.

Mike

 

I was in your boat when I was looking for new tires- I came from hankook v12's and while they were nice, I wanted something with a little more grip and stiffer sidewalls. I was considering RE11A's but I don't track the car (sadly) and after researching and reading so many reviews I went with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports. They are much more expensive than the v12's but they are worth it IMO. No regrets purchasing them, you will definitely be happy with them And there's a $70 rebate thru tirerack if you order them now

 

I was going to do the exact same thing since my friend, who currently drives a CR, ran the original BFG Sport on his previous RSX and I know it's a decent tire; that is until I read this article!

Quote:

"The Comp-2 was very easy to control and smooth but gave lower lateral G-force results – roughly 0.8g. I wanted more, and slid into the BFG Rival equipped car. Rich of my first experience, I managed to get the car on the line a little better and play with the throttle so that it was not a total embarrassment, and that landed me a decent 1.16g of lateral force."

I was floored! 0.8g vs 1.16g!!!! This is a huge difference and convinced me not to cheap out and purchase only Extreme performance tires, which I will do once I decide between the Z2, RE11A and the Rivals. True, I may never reach the performance level the tires are capable of but hopefully I will be able to enjoy the car even more than I do now. I'm still running the stock OEM 050s. These tires have lasted me almost 6 years (only 140 UTQ rating too, although I know this is not necessarily an accurate indicator) so I do expect to use these tires for a while.

 

Michelin PSS for the street for sure. Extreme performance category is when you track your car and so they have compromises. The Michelins though have grip right away without the need to warmup, work in colder temperatures, and in the wet they are really really really good unlike most extreme performance tires

 

I have to agree about the pilot super sports!

Also, nice Z car! Is that a 280? I had a 1978 280z in blue and loved it!

 

Any updated reviews? Looking to try the BFG gForce Comp2 as well.
But TireRack now has a closeout sale on the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT tires for $304 for x4 245/40/17s!!

Anyone have experience with the Dunlop Maxx TT?