Here's the update. Got them installed a couple days ago. Just breaking them in easily with highway driving. They are not nearly as slick out of the box as my T1R's were when I first put them on. Almost slid off a corner on those things. Anyway, the issue now is that I am rubbing a little front and rear. So what's the next step? Alignment with more negative camber and how much can/should I go? Roll fenders?

I am on Nismo S-Tune suspension. Pretty happy with ride quality. Considering coilovers but not sure of what brand to go with or if that would make a difference in terms of rubbing. Cost is not a huge factor. Knowledge in this area is where I am lacking.

If I can solve the rubbing with alignment or fender roll then I will leave the suspension alone for now.

Thanks in advance for input.

 

How are you rubbing? If you are , it will only be in the rear (by a hair) just get them rolled.

 

Thanks for the quick response. I hear it rubbing mostly in the rear when the road gets uneven as the car shifts or if I swerve back and forth I can make it rub. Sounds like it is in the rear. This morning I went over some large (wide not high) speed bumps and as the suspension compressed I heard the fronts rub and then the rears. No turning involved at that time. Hoping the rolling will fix it.

Is it a good idea to check or do the alignment anyway since I just put on new tires?

 

WTF, with your offsets the front should be no where close to rubbing , especially at dam near stock height. Hell i run a 255 up front on the street with a 9.5 front wheel and a lot more aggressive offset. The rear, i know is close unrolled, but rolling will easily make them clear.

your not running spacers are you?

 

No spacers.

I will get them rolled in the rear. If the front only rubs on speed bumps I can live with that.

If anyone has suggestions on a good place to roll fenders in Los Angeles or Ventura or Simi I would appreciate the info.

 

^+1

 

Hit the regional section up to ask

 

Quick update. These RE-11's are pretty blocky and seem wider than other comparably sized tires. Got the fenders rolled and problem solved.

On another note, I got an alignment and the car feels and handles great with these tires. Much better traction than the Toyo T1-R's. I highly recommend them....so far.

 

Great tire to have! You'll like them even more as they wear a bit.

 

How are these tires for a daily driver that is not TT. I dont do auto cross or tracking. I just drive the car on the highway in Southern California (San Diego) to and from work and then cruise around the beach.

I currently have R888s and had an accident on the highway in the rain while going 50 mph. Hydroplaned and lost control. Looking for a new street tire and the RE-11 was suggested (along with the Hankook V12 Evo).

Chirag

 

Honestly think for a dd tire for what you're describing its a bit overkill. Between those and the V12's I'd go with the V12's for your conditions.

 

V12 should be a great tire, Envo if you hit up the canyons once and a while. Ive driven on both down in San Diego and in plenty of rain.