Pirelli tires for 05-08

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03-30-2008, 08:51 PM

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abbas

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RE: Pirelli tires for 05-08

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'Squirrelly' is the perfect word to describe my feeling of the car at this time.

Try running a little higher psi in them and see if it helps. I put in 37 - 38 psi, and it appears to prevent the car pulling left/right on rougher roads.

forget rough road, I am talking about just plain standard highway...

I have tried varying the PSI to no avail.

I am going to have drive to work 15-20 minutes earlier tomorrow as I wont be able to drive faster 65-70

03-31-2008, 02:54 AM

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saleen4162

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RE: Pirelli tires for 05-08

I whent from the pzero's to some bfg's
The tires dont match but the look sick and grip great
I got 295's u can kinda tell on my pic

03-31-2008, 06:39 PM

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abbas

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RE: Pirelli tires for 05-08

I had the PZeros installed today. I cant wait to get back on the road.

This morning driving in with the Toyos was interesting. I think I got the hang of it driving them at 80. But if at anytime, if I were to punch the gas pedal, the tires would get all squirely.

04-01-2008, 05:10 AM

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saleen4162

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RE: Pirelli tires for 05-08

How well do the Pzero's work get back at us!

04-01-2008, 08:36 PM

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abbas

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RE: Pirelli tires for 05-08

WOW!!!

So I took the same road and entrance ramp on the highway that I did with the Toyos. At about 100 mph, the car was getting a little squirley. I figured it was because the tires were new. 100 MPH with the PZeros felt like 65-70 with the Toyos. The PZeros at 80 felt like the Toyos at 60.

Now that I have driven on the tires for two days, I can say that I am very happy with the PZeros.

04-01-2008, 09:39 PM

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Jazzer The Cat

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RE: Pirelli tires for 05-08

Funny you mention that "new" tires issue. I have always noticed that issue on new tires, but didn't think to mention it. I did, however, notice just the other day how my tires are broken in perfect. The traction is better now then when new and is unbelievable.If you look at VERY high performace tires (take Michelin Sport Cups, for example) and the treadSTARTS at 6/32" as compared to 8.5 3/2" for PS2's (< that is a funky number, huh?). One reason is the SportCups are soo soft, the tire would be less stable on corners if the tread were taller. Of course, that tire treadwear is 80!!!!

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