Hi,
I’m looking for some opinions on which tires would be a better choice for summer traction. I’m looking at going one of two ways - either a staggered setup with 275/40-19 Pirelli PZero Nero out back or a 255/45-19 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric all around.

I know the Pirelli would have a wider contact patch since it’s around 10.83 wide, but I wonder if the summer only F1 would be as good or better even though it’s about 3/4" narrower.

Any opinions greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jason

 

Tires should be chosen by the needs of the driver and decided by the budget... what are they?

Is this a DD only? DD with some 1/4 mile use? DD with LOTS of 1/4 mile use? DD with some twisties? DD with RIPPIN' DA CORNERS WITH ABSOLUTE PRECISION APPROACHING THE PURSUITE OF THE PERFECT LINE WITH COMPLETE LAZER-LIKE FOCUS OF BODY AND MIND?

Will these tires see snow? ice? lots of rain?

Jazzer

 

Sorry, I should have been more specific.

It is my DD and I'm willing to go up to about $250 a tire. It may see limited 1/4 mile use just for fun, but mainly spirited daily driving. No road racing but who doesn't like to push it a little in the curves? I would choose traction for straight line acceleration over curves, if I had to choose just one.

No snow, going to put dedicated winter tires on the stock rims, and only as much rain as Mother Nature drops on me.

Thanks.

 

I run the F1 Supercars, which is an identical tread to the Asymmetric, I dont think you can go wrong. The Pirelli's might give you a little more tread life, but the fact you cannot rotate, might negate that.

 

I think the Pzero Nero are a crap performance tire, so I would recommend you not run those, if you're looking for ANY kind of dry grip Keep in mind, that straight-line grip and lateral grip, are offered by different tires, but like the Nitto 555R's for a bit of compromise in both. I am not sure you would find them in the $250 range, but depends on the sizes you want to run.

Jazzer

 

Stoenr & Jazzer - Thanks for both of your input.

 

NP, just wish more people chimed in. Sometimes more input, the better.

 

I am all that is needed around here.... GTFO!

 

right now the big dawg is the Pilot Super Sport from Michelin as it offers great performance and ride quality, as well as, a fantastic warranty.... it may fit into your budget depending on what size you need