Pirelli PZero Nero M+S qustions

Jun 18, 2003 | 11:24 PM

pixelpro

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Pirelli PZero Nero M+S qustions

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with thesse tires. I'm at 17000 miles and the Pilot's that came on my coupe are slicks now. I'm looking for a good all season sport tire and am looking for any oppinons on this tire. I've never owned Pirelli's and dont know how they match up in terms of road noise/performance/wear. Any info or opinions are welcome.

Jun 19, 2003 | 12:07 AM

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Re: Pirelli PZero Nero M+S qustions

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Just wondering if anyone has any experience with thesse tires. I'm at 17000 miles and the Pilot's that came on my coupe are slicks now. I'm looking for a good all season sport tire and am looking for any oppinons on this tire. I've never owned Pirelli's and dont know how they match up in terms of road noise/performance/wear. Any info or opinions are welcome.

If you are looking for all season stay away from Pirelli. I love Pirelli, thats all I ride on, but they are far from all season. They are not great in the rain and are horrible in the snow. They are amazing on hot days though

If you buy Pirellis be prepared to buy a second set of rims/tires for the winter.

Erik

Jun 19, 2003 | 01:15 AM

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I just put them on the fronts, and I'm happy so far. [400miles, 36psi with 235/19]

They are very quiet and grippy compared to the 555's. Check out the comparo at tirerack.com

Jun 19, 2003 | 03:36 AM

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They're very nice. I have them on my 2003 Jaguar XK8. It's very good at turning at high speeds. Make sure you get the Z rated ones

Jun 19, 2003 | 06:18 PM

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I've "heard" Pirelli's are great for traction but suck for noise.

I would research on TIRERACK reviews by folks that have bought them...(as was said above)

Jun 20, 2003 | 07:38 AM

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word of caution about Pirellis.... I have tried nearly every model of them on my various Benzes. They handle very nicely, but every model caused steering wheel vibrations or a shimmy. Balancing, and rebalancing never helped. I have had the best luck with Michelin, Continental, and Dunlop.

Now, I have used Pirellis on Acuras and Hondas, and they have been phenomenal with no vibrations or shimmying. just something about a Pirelli and a Benz doesn't seem to work.