Dunlop Z II
#123
When is the RE11A due? Only problem with the Bridgestone is it's more expensive than just about all the other choices and still doesn't seem to be as fast. You can almost but two full sets of RS3s for the price of the RE11 and on the s2k they are faster in just about every case. I'm talking strictly track. I know the RE11 is a better tire if most of what you do is just street driving.
#125
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When is the RE11A due? Only problem with the Bridgestone is it's more expensive than just about all the other choices and still doesn't seem to be as fast. You can almost but two full sets of RS3s for the price of the RE11 and on the s2k they are faster in just about every case.
For someone looking for a performance/longevity balance for the dollar, I steer them away from the RS3. From what I've experienced the Star Specs and the RE11s just plain last longer under all conditions. The Z2 is being touted as 1.5% faster than the Z1 - thats 1.5 secs on a 1:40 course. I don't think the RS3 is 1.5 seconds faster than the Z1.
#126
I agree with the comments on the RS3 wear. On my last car I was wearing the shoulders more. They definitely need more camber than the AD08, Z1, RE11. I'll agree the RS3 isn't great in the wet either but for the guys most likely to run these tires a lot of the time they just don't see wet weather. For me personally if it's raining the car stays in the garage. Wet performance is a non factor for me when choosing a tire.
I'm pretty excited to try these new Z2s. They don't look to be as wet weather friendly but I could honestly care less because I don't drive in wet weather. I'm willing the bet the tread blocks are a little more sturdy and that's were some of the extra grip comes from.
I'm pretty excited to try these new Z2s. They don't look to be as wet weather friendly but I could honestly care less because I don't drive in wet weather. I'm willing the bet the tread blocks are a little more sturdy and that's were some of the extra grip comes from.
#127
Just ordered the Z2's to replace my worn out SS. TireRack estimates delivery on 01/21.
#128