GameboyRMH wrote: Also keep in mind that the RE11 has an asymmetrical tread pattern so you can't rotate it left to right.
Incorrect. They have an Outside and an Inside label on the sidewall. They can be run on either side of the car. I had them on my old Miata and could rotate. Directional tires cannot be rotated side to side without flipping on the rim.
That said, this thread is relevant to my interests as my RX-8 (with 225/40 19's) will need tires this fall as well. I LOVED the RE-11's on the Miata for track duty and they were excellent on the street, even in the rain. However, I'd like to avoid spending $300/tire.