How Do You Like the Pirelli's?
06-06-2005, 05:41 PM
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How Do You Like the Pirelli's?
As I wait for receipt of my ordered 06 GT, I'm wondering what you guys and gals think about the OEM Pirelli tires that many of the GT's came with.
Are they fairly quiet and comfortable?
Are you getting decent wear/mileage out of them?
I know they aren't a track tire, but from what I can gather on Tirerack.com, they appear to be a top choice so far as traction, handling, hydroplaning, etc. in a higher performance all season tire. See http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...jsp?type=UHPAS
Any input appreciated.
John
Are they fairly quiet and comfortable?
Are you getting decent wear/mileage out of them?
I know they aren't a track tire, but from what I can gather on Tirerack.com, they appear to be a top choice so far as traction, handling, hydroplaning, etc. in a higher performance all season tire. See http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...jsp?type=UHPAS
Any input appreciated.
John
06-06-2005, 05:55 PM
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RE: How Do You Like the Pirelli's?
Q. Are they fairly quiet and comfortable?
A. Yes, IMO... but they get noisy if you mash the loudpedal from a standing start.
Q. Are you getting decent wear/mileage out of them?
A. Mine only lasted 1,400 miles.
A. Yes, IMO... but they get noisy if you mash the loudpedal from a standing start.
Q. Are you getting decent wear/mileage out of them?
A. Mine only lasted 1,400 miles.
06-06-2005, 06:03 PM
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RE: How Do You Like the Pirelli's?
ORIGINAL: don_w
Q. Are they fairly quiet and comfortable?
A. Yes, IMO... but they get noisy if you mash the loudpedal from a standing start.
Q. Are you getting decent wear/mileage out of them?
A. Mine only lasted 1,400 miles.
Q. Are they fairly quiet and comfortable?
A. Yes, IMO... but they get noisy if you mash the loudpedal from a standing start.
Q. Are you getting decent wear/mileage out of them?
A. Mine only lasted 1,400 miles.
06-06-2005, 07:40 PM
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RE: How Do You Like the Pirelli's?
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..........And don, you neglected to tell him they only last that long because you burned them off before you put on new rims and tires.
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06-06-2005, 07:51 PM
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RE: How Do You Like the Pirelli's?
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And don, you neglected to tell him they only last that long because you burned them off before you put on new rims and tires.
And don, you neglected to tell him they only last that long because you burned them off before you put on new rims and tires.
But, if I don't sell them, then I may stick them back on after the supercharger is installed, and sacrifice them to the God of Burnouts! woohoo.
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06-06-2005, 10:35 PM
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RE: How Do You Like the Pirelli's?
I was surprised that I was hydroplaning with less than 2000 miles on them. They have been driven aggressively, but there is still a lot of tread. All in all a good tire for the average Joe, not great for the track, but still fun.
06-06-2005, 11:02 PM
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RE: How Do You Like the Pirelli's?
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All in all a good tire for the average Joe, not great for the track, but still fun.
All in all a good tire for the average Joe, not great for the track, but still fun.
06-07-2005, 03:13 AM
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RE: How Do You Like the Pirelli's?
I was impressed that the tires handled as well as they do. I know Pirelli is a good motorcycle tire and I'm very satisfied with them on the GT. That doesn't negate the fact that I'm changing them as soon as the newly ordered wheels come in.
Steve
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