I'm trying to decide between these two tires, does anyone have an opinion? I have an 07 C2S. If I go RE-11 I have to go to 305 rears. Any opinions would be appreciated, they're roughly the same price.

 

RE050 N1 supposed to be better than N0. As it's N-rated tire and RE-11 not N-rated, I'd go for RE-050A.

 

If you track or Auto X the car go with the RE-11. If it is a street only car go with the N Spec REO50A N1.

Both are excellent.

 

have had both and much prefer the RE-11

 

I have heard the the RE050a N2 version is really really good.

 

For highway/primary road use the RE050A's are hard to beat for wear resistance. I replaced my rears at 26k miles and the fronts are going strong. BTW, I plan on replacing my PS2's with RE-11's within the year for a change of pace.

 

RE11 is not weight rated for rear use in 997s.

 

My current RE-11s are, for me, much better tires than my prior OEM PS2 and P-Zero. They grip, turn in, stop and go better than the Michelin and Pirelli OEM tires I've had on my two 997s. It's a really good tire, one of the best I've ever had on my cars.

 

RE11 is #1 ranked tire in Extreme Performance Summer category on TireRack.

RE050A is 17th ranked tire in Maximum Performance Summer category on TireRack.

Both are available in 305/30/19 and 235/35/19

I have the RE11's on now. Switched from PS2's which were great, but $400/set more.
I have only put 1,000 mi on the new ones, but so far they're as good on street and 1 track day.

 

RE-11

I've read nothing but good things about the RE-11. Reviews on the RE050A are mixed.

 

Correct.....to a point....there are 2 305/30/19 with different load ratings as pointed out in the post by swajames. The RE11 speed rating is designated as a (W) speed rating of 168mph. Porsche N Spec tires and other non N spec tires in the correct sizes adn load ratings have a (Y) speed rating of 186mph.

All the N spec Porsche 19's tires have a max load of 1764 for 295/30/19 and 1874 for 305/30/19. The 18" that come on the standard Carrera have a max load range of 1819lbs.

The RE11 Bridgestone max load rating is 1653 which is well below what Porsche specs out. Also the RE11 does not have the Y speed rating...it has a W speed rating. However there is a 102Y rated RE11 now so make sure that is the tire you purchase.

The tires I use at the track Toyo RA1 or R888 305/35/18 have a max load of 1819lbs. These are right in the range or the mx load range for rear tires according to Porsche Spec.

 

Except that the RE-11 comes in two 305 specs, one rated at 1653 and one rated at 1874.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....11XL&tab=Specs

 

Ah....I see that now...that did not come up when I was looking at them...excelent point I will correct my post.

However the speed rating on the RE11 is up to 168mph and does not match the higher (Y) speed rating of 186mph on N Spec tires.

Thanks!

 

I think I'm going to give the RE-11's a try.

 

Please post your impressions. I am in the same situation (currently on RE050s) and the RE-11s look attractive. I figure I'll have to swap mine out in the fall.