RE-71R in 285/35/20 on shelves next week - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Wacko37 · 08-08-2016, 08:21 AM

I may be behind the power curve but I just found out from tirerack that the 71r's in 285/35/20 will be hitting shelves next week! hell of an option for those running 20's!!

Lonewolf583 · 08-08-2016, 10:35 AM

Little late to the party, but glad they're here nonetheless!

Synner · 08-08-2016, 11:49 AM

How do they heat cycle, grip, and last relative to NT01 for road course use? Anyone used both? I have plenty of time for someone else to be a guinea pig since I'm on the wrong side of the planet for another sandbox adventure.

vinman · 08-08-2016, 12:09 PM

Interested

Thor142 · 08-08-2016, 12:47 PM

Bridgestone/Firestone sponsored the last track day I was at and had reps there talking about this tire. I was told they grip better than the GY G2's and you don't need to get them hot first. I'm skeptical. Who's gonna be our guinea pig and track them first?

Wacko37 · 08-08-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

How do they heat cycle, grip, and last relative to NT01 for road course use? Anyone used both? I have plenty of time for someone else to be a guinea pig since I'm on the wrong side of the planet for another sandbox adventure.

I'm on a sandbox vacation myself.

vinman · 08-08-2016, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Wacko37

I'm on a sandbox vacation myself.

Been there, done that. Stay safe guys

vinman · 08-08-2016, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

Bridgestone/Firestone sponsored the last track day I was at and had reps there talking about this tire. I was told they grip better than the GY G2's and you don't need to get them hot first. I'm skeptical. Who's gonna be our guinea pig and track them first?

Spoken like true salesmen!

Lonewolf583 · 08-08-2016, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor142

Bridgestone/Firestone sponsored the last track day I was at and had reps there talking about this tire. I was told they grip better than the GY G2's and you don't need to get them hot first. I'm skeptical. Who's gonna be our guinea pig and track them first?

I'll vouch for their autocross use. They're the tire to have right now for 200 TW classes and do heat up pretty quick.

However, I have heard on other cars on the road course they have a tendency to fall off sooner. Depending on the philosophy of use that might be alright.

naikaidriver · 08-08-2016, 05:19 PM

I'd be willing to test them on my next track day this month or in September if someone's willing to send me a set.

Thor142 · 08-09-2016, 08:48 AM

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I'd be willing to test them on my next track day this month or in September if someone's willing to send me a set.

LOL oh we're doing that? OK I have a track day coming up Oct 1 and 2 at Watkins Glen I'll test a free set too. Tire rack? Anyone? LOL

The GY stock G2's are so confidence inspiring and sticky when hot I'm hesitant to try a different tire for hundreds of dollars each only to find it's not as good.

JRL1LE · 08-09-2016, 09:42 AM

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LOL oh we're doing that? OK I have a track day coming up Oct 1 and 2 at Watkins Glen I'll test a free set too. Tire rack? Anyone? LOL

The GY stock G2's are so confidence inspiring and sticky when hot I'm hesitant to try a different tire for hundreds of dollars each only to find it's not as good.

The RE71R's are the fastest 200 TW tire and should be about 1.5-2 seconds faster than per lap than the Goodyear G2's. The Hankook Rs3v2's are about .5-.75 seconds faster than the Goodyears on my car and other s who have run the Hankooks then went 1+ seconds faster on the Re71R's.

Thor142 · 08-09-2016, 10:21 AM

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The RE71R's are the fastest 200 TW tire and should be about 1.5-2 seconds faster than per lap than the Goodyear G2's. The Hankook Rs3v2's are about .5-.75 seconds faster than the Goodyears on my car and other s who have run the Hankooks then went 1+ seconds faster on the Re71R's.

I take it you run the Re71R's? Or are you running slicks now? Thanks for the input.

JRL1LE · 08-09-2016, 10:34 AM

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I take it you run the Re71R's? Or are you running slicks now? Thanks for the input.

I am running the RS3v2's. I will switch the Re71's now that they are available in 20 inch sizes (they are stickier, but will obviously wear faster, too). I agree with you, the Goodyears are pretty sticky and have a great feel to them. I had to change my alignment/tire pressures when I went from Goodyears to Rs3v2 which are a little quicker, but I prefer the feel of the Goodyears.
I am waiting to see when the Goodyear Supercar 3 that will be on the 2017 1LE comes out. The new 1LE almost matched Z28 times at Laguna Seca, I assume some of that extra speed is from the Supercar 3 tires.

08-08-2016, 08:21 AM	#1
Wacko37 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2007 2500HD D-Max Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SW OK Posts: 322	RE-71R in 285/35/20 on shelves next week I may be behind the power curve but I just found out from tirerack that the 71r's in 285/35/20 will be hitting shelves next week! hell of an option for those running 20's!! __________________ 2010 Summit white SS/RS, Manzo full exhaust w/2" primaries, Roto-Fab intake, FE4 conversion, JRI Coilovers built by Ult_Performance w/hypercoils, BMR sway, BMR trailing arms, UMI toe links, solid sub-frame bushings, upper control arm bushings, radius inserts, caster locks, Taylor wires, BTR spec'd cam, tuned by ECS, various little lighting mods, ebay SLP splitter, Heritage grille, ZL1 rockers, Apex 19x11 w/RE-71r's 305/30/19, eaton tru-trac 2007 2500HD Duramax, Built trans, custom tuned beast

08-08-2016, 10:35 AM	#2
Lonewolf583 Apex Predator Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Seymour, IN Posts: 238	Little late to the party, but glad they're here nonetheless! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS - LS3/TR6060, Paid Off \o/ Beating physics into submission since 1991.

08-08-2016, 12:09 PM	#4
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,461 View My Garage	Interested __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

08-08-2016, 12:47 PM	#5
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	Bridgestone/Firestone sponsored the last track day I was at and had reps there talking about this tire. I was told they grip better than the GY G2's and you don't need to get them hot first. I'm skeptical. Who's gonna be our guinea pig and track them first? __________________

08-08-2016, 05:19 PM	#10
naikaidriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 239	I'd be willing to test them on my next track day this month or in September if someone's willing to send me a set. __________________ "The Beast" 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Diablo T1000 with Phastek custom tune, K&N Intake, Hurst Short-Throw Shifter, Flowmaster, Outlaw II Exhaust, BMR 1" Lowering Springs, BMR 3-way Adjustable Anti-Roll Bars, BMR End Links and Reinforcement Brackets, BMR Trailing Arms, ZL1 wheels, Nitto NT555 G2 Tires, Z28-style Rear Spoiler, Hawk Plus Brake Pads, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid

08-08-2016, 11:49 AM	#3
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	How do they heat cycle, grip, and last relative to NT01 for road course use? Anyone used both? I have plenty of time for someone else to be a guinea pig since I'm on the wrong side of the planet for another sandbox adventure.