Kaido_RR Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) Hi, Looking for some input in anyone who has run the following tyres on a gtr. I have limited my choice down to the following 3 Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec Potenza RE-11 ADVAN Neova AD08 In 255/40/R17 I had a quick look at both Pirelli (P-Zero) and Michelin (Pilot Sport) however all the review had a similar theme great tyres but extremely poor life. Which is an issue as i will be running these tyres on the street and maybe the odd track day (Until my RE55s arrived). I'm heading towards the Advan as they seems to give very good grip and also have good life (tyres can be rotated side to side unlike the RE-11) Not really heard much about the Direzza here in australia? Any input would be great Edited October 10, 2010 by Kaido_RR Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/339924-tyre-choice-advan-ad08-vs-re11-vs-direzza-sport-z1-star-spec/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
-_-StRyDeR-_- Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Have you looked at trying the Federal 595 RSR's?? Not the best in the wet though... but track days and dry driving is great!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/339924-tyre-choice-advan-ad08-vs-re11-vs-direzza-sport-z1-star-spec/#findComment-5490577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-e boi Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I've ordered a set of Dunlop z1 Star Spec. 255/40/17 and 265/40/17 ~$850 delievered. Can't go wrong, and from their review, they're awesome tyres Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/339924-tyre-choice-advan-ad08-vs-re11-vs-direzza-sport-z1-star-spec/#findComment-5493149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaido_RR Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 I've ordered a set of Dunlop z1 Star Spec. 255/40/17 and 265/40/17 ~$850 delievered. Can't go wrong, and from their review, they're awesome tyres tire rack? If not please link me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/339924-tyre-choice-advan-ad08-vs-re11-vs-direzza-sport-z1-star-spec/#findComment-5493220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
john-e boi Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Getting them through tirerack Originally was going to get the RE11 or RE01R but neither come in 265. And going by the review on the Z1, they seem awesome bang for buck Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/339924-tyre-choice-advan-ad08-vs-re11-vs-direzza-sport-z1-star-spec/#findComment-5493333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozenpod Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I had a quick look at both Pirelli (P-Zero) and Michelin (Pilot Sport) however all the review had a similar theme great tyres but extremely poor life. Which is an issue as i will be running these tyres on the street and maybe the odd track day (Until my RE55s arrived).I'm heading towards the Advan as they seems to give very good grip and also have good life (tyres can be rotated side to side unlike the RE-11) The pilot sports will out last every tyre you have listed there with P-Zeros being a close second. The tyres you are looking at have softer rubber and a short life approximately 60% of the life of pilot sports. The AD08's RE11's Z1's are all specially designed for autocross events. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/339924-tyre-choice-advan-ad08-vs-re11-vs-direzza-sport-z1-star-spec/#findComment-5494380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodnut Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Guys, I'm going to jump in here too cos I have a quick query. I need to replace a front - just got R34 GTR rims for my R33 Gtst (S2) and they came with 245/40 (R18) Potenza RE01Rs front and RE01s rear, but one on the front has gone flat (guy sold it to us with a hole in the bead seal and tried to cover it up. Now not sure whether to replace with another RE01R (up to $450 ea) or go down to 235/40 - car is only stock so 245s seem like overkill on front. If I do go down, considering I have RE01s on the back, I wonder whether to replace with a cheaper option like 2 x Federal 595s off ebay. No issues with having 2 different tyres and tread patterns? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/339924-tyre-choice-advan-ad08-vs-re11-vs-direzza-sport-z1-star-spec/#findComment-5498060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GODSR Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 CANT GO WRONG WITH THE RE-11 OR EVEN THE RE001 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/339924-tyre-choice-advan-ad08-vs-re11-vs-direzza-sport-z1-star-spec/#findComment-5499270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielj Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=118 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/339924-tyre-choice-advan-ad08-vs-re11-vs-direzza-sport-z1-star-spec/#findComment-5501309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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