SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Tirefit vs. Houston Pothole
01-30-2003 | 11:32 AM
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AMG GTC Roadster, E63s Ed.1, M8 Comp. Coupe
Originally posted by blueSL
Turns out my SL55 is fitted with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso which are asymmetric but not directional.
Turns out my SL55 is fitted with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso which are asymmetric but not directional.
I also have the Pirellis and am pleased to hear that they can be at least side swapped. On the CL I had a staggered setup with directional tires. No rotation possibility.
Since you can't go fast in the US, it's quite a waste to spend the money on Z or Y rated tires, especially when you can't rotate. You have slighty better handling, but also extremely short lifespan and a rough ride until the rubber is warm (especially in the cold midwest).
Btw, since I occasionally have to drive the car in the winter I put some winter tires on and they are surprisingly nice riding. Pirelli SnowSport 240. Who would have guessed...
Wolfman
01-30-2003 | 06:40 PM
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Originally posted by Wolfman
Good to know...
I also have the Pirellis and am pleased to hear that they can be at least side swapped. On the CL I had a staggered setup with directional tires. No rotation possibility.
Since you can't go fast in the US, it's quite a waste to spend the money on Z or Y rated tires, especially when you can't rotate. You have slighty better handling, but also extremely short lifespan and a rough ride until the rubber is warm (especially in the cold midwest).
Btw, since I occasionally have to drive the car in the winter I put some winter tires on and they are surprisingly nice riding. Pirelli SnowSport 240. Who would have guessed...
Wolfman
Good to know...
I also have the Pirellis and am pleased to hear that they can be at least side swapped. On the CL I had a staggered setup with directional tires. No rotation possibility.
Since you can't go fast in the US, it's quite a waste to spend the money on Z or Y rated tires, especially when you can't rotate. You have slighty better handling, but also extremely short lifespan and a rough ride until the rubber is warm (especially in the cold midwest).
Btw, since I occasionally have to drive the car in the winter I put some winter tires on and they are surprisingly nice riding. Pirelli SnowSport 240. Who would have guessed...
Wolfman
on our SL i'm not sure.. i'll take a better look but i know they are Continental.
