Jul 6, 2007 11:58:59 AM
- Porky Tokyo
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Jul 6, 2007 12:16:52 PM
- Jim48
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Re: Pirelli
Please keep us posted as to your experience with the Pirelli's. I for one would like to know how they perform, both at speed (if it's possible) and in the wet.
I once had a set of Pirelli's for a Ford Taurus SHO that I had, and they were incredible, very smooth at high speed and giving great traction in the rain. Only problem was that they expanded, circumference-wise, at high speeds and understated my true speed by 3 mph when doing 75 mph or more. Of course, these were on 16 inch wheels, and the P-cars have 18's or 19's and this problem is a lot less likely.
Jim
I once had a set of Pirelli's for a Ford Taurus SHO that I had, and they were incredible, very smooth at high speed and giving great traction in the rain. Only problem was that they expanded, circumference-wise, at high speeds and understated my true speed by 3 mph when doing 75 mph or more. Of course, these were on 16 inch wheels, and the P-cars have 18's or 19's and this problem is a lot less likely.
Jim
Re: Pirelli
Although I am not comparing apples to apples, I've had two sets of Pirelli Scorpion S/T tires on the Range Range. Last Saturday it was time to replace them (thanks to a nail speeding up the process) but alas the S/T have been discontinued. I ended up buying a set of Pirelli Scorpion STR tires. They seem fine, very low road noise.
I know there is a difference between a high performance tire and an SUV tire but I like Pirelli.
I know there is a difference between a high performance tire and an SUV tire but I like Pirelli.
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Puffy911 said:
Although I am not comparing apples to apples, I've had two sets of Pirelli Scorpion S/T tires on the Range Range. Last Saturday it was time to replace them (thanks to a nail speeding up the process) but alas the S/T have been discontinued. I ended up buying a set of Pirelli Scorpion STR tires. They seem fine, very low road noise.
I know there is a difference between a high performance tire and an SUV tire but I like Pirelli.
Pirelli did a great job recently, tyres like the P Zero, P Zero Rosso and now the (unutterable
) P Zero Hero are really fantastic.
Jul 6, 2007 4:39:07 PM
- 69bossnine
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Jul 6, 2007 11:45:53 PM
- Porky Tokyo
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Re: Pirelli
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Realize that it's natural for your brand new tires to be quieter, grippier and softer-riding than your outgoing worn tires... Is your memory really so good that you have discerned that a new set of PZ's are truly better than a new set of Pilots?
You are probably right! Will give you my opinion in 5,000 Km or so!
Jul 7, 2007 12:04:33 AM
- Porky Tokyo
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Re: Pirelli
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Jim48 said:
Please keep us posted as to your experience with the Pirelli's. I for one would like to know how they perform, both at speed (if it's possible) and in the wet.
I once had a set of Pirelli's for a Ford Taurus SHO that I had, and they were incredible, very smooth at high speed and giving great traction in the rain. Only problem was that they expanded, circumference-wise, at high speeds and understated my true speed by 3 mph when doing 75 mph or more. Of course, these were on 16 inch wheels, and the P-cars have 18's or 19's and this problem is a lot less likely.
Jim
I will definitely keep everyone posted. Its only on sites like Rennteam we get real life experiences - the dealers only tell you what they've read in the sales blurb (in Japan it feels that way)
Jul 8, 2007 2:54:32 PM
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Re: Pirelli
I got Pzero Rossos with my 997s and just replaced the rears (after about 14k miles or so). No complaints; good traction in the wet and little road noise. Would be nice to get more steering feedback but I think that's the PASM or whatever its called combined with the cheapo-ish dampers they give you.
WHY didn't I get the Sports suspension?
WHY didn't I get the Sports suspension?
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You can improve your turn in with the proper alignment. I did just that! Have the front camber set to about max which is -1.0 and the rears set at -1.5 and you will notice a sharper steering car.
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I got Pzero Rossos with my 997s and just replaced the rears (after about 14k miles or so). No complaints; good traction in the wet and little road noise. Would be nice to get more steering feedback but I think that's the PASM or whatever its called combined with the cheapo-ish dampers they give you.
WHY didn't I get the Sports suspension?
Re: Pirelli
I too need to replace my rear tires on my S Cab after 13k. The car came with Pirreli's and, except for the wear life of the tire, I am extremely happy with them.
Doesn't Pirreli have a new P Zero out with 25% better wear life? I heard that somewhere and wasn't sure if they have made it stateside yet.
Doesn't Pirreli have a new P Zero out with 25% better wear life? I heard that somewhere and wasn't sure if they have made it stateside yet.
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Thanks SoS, what ever you can find would be great. I called my Porsche dealer and his tire rep was not extremely knowledgeable only to say that they are "improved" over the last model. They are also on a national backorder so can't tell if that's from tight supply or popularity. 
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