cvazquez

+1 for the RE050A N, they are speed rated Y. Yes, sometimes I'm irresponsible and drive fast on the empty toll roads.

Deanski

I had replaced my P-Zeros's with the RE050A's in N Spec and went with 305's in the rear.

I had to get them from the dealer as Tire Rack and PCNA had some agreement in the past to make sure Porsche owners get the N-Spec tires first. I did get them at TR price.

I really liked the way they felt after first 500 miles to get rid of some of the tread squirming. After that, felt much better, more responce than the P-Zeros.

Also, I didn't want to spent $550 a tire for PS/2's at the time.

If you do DE/track work, may as well get spec wheels and tires for that.

For street and some light DE, RE050A's work for me. A whole lot cheaper as well, less noisy than P-Zeros.

Deanski

Edgy01

The lesser load rating of the RE11 would cause me to stick to the 050A tires.

jw1977

WHen I ordered the RE-11 from a local tire place I forgot to specify the higher load rating ones. Is that big deal, will I be okay or should call and make sure to get the higher load ones?

ADias

I would. I do not mount non N-rated tires either.

Sadiq

just get the cheaper ones unless you track it

swajames

I wouldn't hesitate for a second to fit non-N rated tires. My RE-11s blow away both of the OEM N-rated tires I've had on my two 997s (PS2 and P-Zero) by a massive margin.

swajames

The RE-11 comes with a 1874 load rating. It matches or exceeds the N spec tires.

ADias

But they are heavier.

swajames

That may be so - but compared to my PS2 and P Zero OEM tires, they grip better, turn-in quicker, ride more comfortably, give me more tactile feedback, help me stop in shorter distances and are quieter. I'll take that trade in a heartbeat. I've never, ever noticed the couple of extra pounds - the other things on my list I get to notice every time I drive my car.

mdrums

There are 2 load spec re11 so make sure you get the higher load rating. The lower load rated re11 is not safe.

alexb76

YES IT IS A BIG DEAL!

These tires have very low profile and MUST be able to carry the weight of the engine, so it's super important you go with XL-rating on these non N-rated. It's a matter of safety! Even if they shipped it, return and get the right tires.

swajames

Yes, you should get the higher rated tires if possible. But the other spec will work just fine. The 911 is not a heavy car and the actual loads at each corner are less than even the lower of the two RE-11 ratings. There are plenty of people using the older spec and I have yet to see a single report of an issue with the RE-11, never mind one connected to the load rating.

Slippery slope

I use both RE-11 and RE050A on the track, sizes 235/40/18 and 265/40/18. I found them to be similar in terms of performance, maybe a slightly better feel/grip with the RE-11. So far, I have only used the RE-11 in dry conditions. RE-11 wear is good, but RE050A is good too. RE-11 like lower pressures than RE050A (i.e 34-35 psi versus 36-38 psi).

Rob

alexb76

Man, please do not give ill-advice to people! Whether or not YOU have heard if a certain tire has failed or not does NOT make them safe!

There's a specific load rating requirement for REAR tires on a Porsche that MUST BE MET to ensure the tires can handle the weight of the rears and perform as Porsche meant the car to perform and are safe under all conditions.