R compound for street.

[C-unit]

i guess I will give them a try!!!

[NismoS-tune]

+1 to Potenza's (RE11)

[M13]

just run star spec Charles, you'll love em.

[NismoS-tune]

from what i've heard from a couple local lappers, the older RE-01R were better than their replacement RE11

Eekk. Hope you're wrong (no offence lol). They cost like $450 each...

I had heard they stopped producing the 01R cause they were sold for too little of a profit so they made the 11s a bit better but cost a more realistic price.

That can't be true. Tires are surely cheap to make... Maybe not the engineering side (choo choo)...

[frankiman]

The RE-01R were grippier but cost more than the star spec. The RE11 are supposed to be better than the RE-01R but I have yet to use the new tires as I haven't worn my 01Rs yet. Star spec is great if you're on a budget, they're great tires for excellent traction while not spending too much.

As for speedo being far off, I run shorter gears to accomodate my taller tires 8)

from what i've heard from a couple local lappers, the older RE-01R were better than their replacement RE11

[NismoS-tune]

How would you guys rate RE11 vs star spec? I am leaning to the RE11 more since they are only $10 more each for 265/35R18

The RE-01R were grippier but cost more than the star spec. The RE11 are supposed to be better than the RE-01R but I have yet to use the new tires as I haven't worn my 01Rs yet. Star spec is great if you're on a budget, they're great tires for excellent traction while not spending too much.

As for speedo being far off, I run shorter gears to accomodate my taller tires 8)

[Ricky Ricer]

ish.... the tire will be 13.75mm taller (radius)
thats alot!

anyway, your speedo will be wayyyy off (4% over, so if your speedo is showing 100km/h your actually going at 104)
i would strongly sugget agaisnt a 40 profile with 18" wheels
stay in the 35, or a bit wider and 30

and imo, if the price difference is 300, its not worth it

That's kind of what I was thinking. My speedo is already way off. When my car was legalized they put a converter/ MPH sticker in. Now my speedometer reads half of what speed I'm actually doing. I use my PFC to tell me exact speed. It's dead on with my GPS.

I like the Star Specs a lot. I will probably put another set on. I was also thinking of buying a set in 17 (for my stock wheels) and buying R comps for the LMGT1s. We'll see.

[cobrAA]

what do you think of the Sumitomo HTZ III ?

I mean 240 us + shipping + tax = close to 300$ for a difference of .5ish point in dry traction from tiretracks?

I agree I don't know shi about tracking, but for spirited drive, after 3 months, they are pretty pretty good, lots more than my general exclaim uhp.

[frankiman]

ish.... the tire will be 13.75mm taller (radius)
thats alot!

anyway, your speedo will be wayyyy off (4% over, so if your speedo is showing 100km/h your actually going at 104)
i would strongly sugget agaisnt a 40 profile with 18" wheels
stay in the 35, or a bit wider and 30

and imo, if the price difference is 300, its not worth it

[Ricky Ricer]

I have a question, hoping you guys can help. My R33 has Nismo LMGT1s. I'm unsure of the offset, but I'm looking at changing the size from 275/35/18 to 275/40/18 to fit the RE11s. I have Star specs on right now. According to the online tire calculator:
Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
275/35-18 3.8in 12.8in 25.6in 80.4in 788 0.0%
275/40-18 4.3in 13.3in 26.7in 83.8in 756 4.2%

Does anyone think I'll have rubbing issues with the RE11? With the Star Specs I rub on occasion at highway speeds when I hit a large crest or bump. Are the RE11s worth the extra $300 and risk of rubbing? I love the Dunlops, but would not mind trying the Bridgestones. I might also consider the 265/35/18s.

[frankiman]

How would you guys rate RE11 vs star spec? I am leaning to the RE11 more since they are only $10 more each for 265/35R18

thats a though choice, you can probly add the RS3 too

if you have a spare hour, go read the reviews and comparo on Tirerack.com
theres alot of info, thats usually how i make my tire choice

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/TireTestServlet?tireMakeModel=Dunlop_Direzza+Sport+Z1+Star+Spec_1

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=EP

[C-unit]

How would you guys rate RE11 vs star spec? I am leaning to the RE11 more since they are only $10 more each for 265/35R18

[Harvey]

I run Star spec as well.. They are pretty much the best for the money. Not so bad in the rain and not so noisy either. I had A048 on the Skyline before but I would have rather drive on these star spec.

[bobbo]

Star Specs FTW! I've spanked some pretty serious metal wearing Rs (09 M3, Z06 both with instructors/owners driving) at our time attacks. The organizer said they didn't want to let me go to Rs to help keep speeds down.
I'm also going on my 3rd season although they won't get me much further.

Frankiman I hope to be in Tremblant in August next year. Hope you'd be able to make it!

[support@feastauto]

Thanks for the all the info. So I guess I am best stick with the max-performance tires like RE11, AD08..etc.

That's B.S, run S tires son!