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I think this tire deserves it's own thread. Let's hear about your experiences with the RE-71R!

So I'm heading to COTA soon and want to pick up some fresh tires for the weekend. My original plan was to wait for the sale and purchase NT01's in 275/35R18 square on my staggered APEX EC-7 setup:
18x10" et25 front, 18x10.5" et27 rear.

What I've been hearing though is that the RE-71R might be worth trying. I've read that they are actually good in the wet when new, stickier than the NT-01's when in their prime, and generally regarded as the new hot tire to have. The downside, and I think this especially rings true for heavier cars like ours, is that they will not last as many heat cycles as the NT-01 which is known to be good to the cords. This is just my summation from reading reviews so please feel free to share your actual experience.

I am also trying to decide whether to go 275/35R18 square or staggered with 265/35R18 fronts and 285/30R18 rears. Thoughts appreciated!