12-22-2016, 06:12 AM | #1 |
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Question on tires
I'm curious to know what rubber people are using on these cars.
I still have plenty of tread left on the Michelin Pilot Sports, but have never been a big fan of them. Mainly because they always appear to be way over priced, but never far enough ahead in reviews to justify. The last M car I had Goodyear Eagle F1's Asymetics and felt they worked great. I also need to look at getting the wheels refurbed, any recommendations? |
01-25-2017, 02:42 AM | #2 |
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I used the m approved pirrellis p zeros and thought they were spot on. I got 750 all round. Don't use non m approved as they aren't as good although cheaper.
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01-25-2017, 10:10 AM | #3 |
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It's my DD so right now she's wearing winter tires (Pirelli Sottozero 3) but I can't wait to get back to the P zeros. They're better than the Michelin ones, imho. Got the zeros for around 900 all together but that was a private sale.
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01-25-2017, 10:43 AM | #4 | |
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I do agree that the PZeros are awesome tires and seem to last longer than the PSS
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On my ZL1 I ran Continental Sport Contact A/S and those were awesome tires. I was pushing 650ish whp and they gripped well.
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01-25-2017, 11:19 AM | #6 |
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I have a slightly different view. My previous M5 had the Michelin Super Sport tire and I loved them and they had lots of grip and wore well.
My latest M5 has the Pirelli P Zero and the car has only done 5k miles, so I can't comment on wear, but they definitely don't have as much traction as the Michelin. |
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01-29-2017, 07:38 AM | #7 |
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P zero's dont cope once you push up the power, best tyres ive used so far after running alot of experiments are 305 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's, you need a bit of heat in them, but there amazing !!
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01-30-2017, 03:56 PM | #8 |
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Thanks everyone. Looks like I'll have to see what happens when the dryer weather returns to the UK.
I was thinking about trying these out; Vredestein Ultrac Vorti. I had a set on my RS6 and found them to be very good. |
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