RE-11's falling off after being heated up?

[FingR-S]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

I had these tires on my last car, within a week it was clear they were horrible for track and street. They cannot handle heat. One of the few tires I regretted blowing money on.

I bought a set of used - 60% tread RE-11s - 225 45 17's and they were great the first few months -general commuting etc.. ran them hard on 40 miles twisty roads at their limit a coupe times in one month and then the grip dropped off. I ran pressure at 33 front and 32 rear. I ran them lower later at 31 front - 30 rear and that helped.
I didn't measure the heat. It wasn't on a hot track,, but in 80-90f days. I think that did them in. The tires didnt appear to have been tracked prior to my purchase, but it' is possible.
I have my doubts on these for my next purchase - maybe the RE-11A's ??


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[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by FingR-S

I bought a set of used - 60% tread RE-11s - 225 45 17's and they were great the first few months -general commuting etc.. ran them hard on 40 miles twisty roads at their limit a coupe times in one month and then the grip dropped off. I ran pressure at 33 front and 32 rear. I ran them lower later at 31 front - 30 rear and that helped.
I didn't measure the heat. It wasn't on a hot track,, but in 80-90f days. I think that did them in. The tires didnt appear to have been tracked prior to my purchase, but it' is possible.
I have my doubts on these for my next purchase - maybe the RE-11A's ??


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The RE11As are a better compound although I would not buy them. My local autox guys said they hold up to better. And my original quote I meant they were horrible track and autox tires. Good street tires.

I had them new, and they sucked even then without heat cycling. As soon as temps hit 80 they had no grip. I felt they were best between 50-60F.

[FingR-S]

Thanks for that info - Hmm - I'm looking for a grippy street tire that will last decently. Michelin's?


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[wparsons]

RS3's like heat

[BRZZZZZZZZZZ]

Originally Posted by wparsons

RS3's LOVE heat

FTFY

[2superblus]

Best current autocross tires in order.
1) Hankook RS-3 V2 (doesn't love Heat quite as much as the original RS3, still not awesome in rain)
2) Dunlop StarSpec ZII the go to tire for all around good perfiormance (Wet or Dry it works)
3) BFG Rival ( new compound on the way for next year so it may change)
4) Toyo R1R ( Great for the wet, new compound coming to meet the 200 TW rating requirements)
5) Kumho XS ( had the sizes for larger cars, handles heat but is the worst wet tire ever)
6) Yokohama AD08 ( works good but the price kills it's use)
7) Bridgestone RE-11 ( Well I have heard it will still be made but Bridgestone will have a new Autocross targeted tire for next year)
8) Falken Azenis ( not enough stick for the high cost, when they were cheap they were worth while)