Gary: which is better, Pirelli 0 or Mich PS2?

stressdoc · 04-27-2007, 05:16 PM

Anyone have info on the new Pirelli P Zero that we can get in 335 sizes? A set of four is $100 more than Michelin PS2s.

bnj · 04-28-2007, 09:31 AM

Read the newest Sport Auto 5/2007 and you don't think twice. P Zero wins the test by a clear margin, whereas PS2 is fifth.

stressdoc · 04-28-2007, 10:32 AM

Thanks -- any chance anyone could scan that test and post it up here?

Mikes12985 · 04-28-2007, 11:28 AM

I just got new wheels and tires on my car and went with those Pirellis and they are very nice, a much better ride with them on....my tires are 235/30/20 front and 285/25/20 rear. Mike.

stressdoc · 04-28-2007, 12:47 PM

Thanks for your advice guys, I just ordered a set of the Pirelli P Zeros from TireRack -- the only thing that gave me pause was that the size had Mercedes associated with it. I would have probably paid a few bucks more if they had been clever enough to put Lamborghini Gallardo next to it. Glad I'm getting the Quaife LSD, at $1100 for the set with shipping I can't be melting these babies!

Gary@TireRack · 04-30-2007, 11:27 AM

Was this for the staggered 18"?

Park2670 · 04-30-2007, 12:13 PM

I am guessing you arent talking about the P Zero Nero? I just got a set of those for my 18s and only payed $650 or so. But the set of PS2s for the 19s were around $1350.

stressdoc · 04-30-2007, 12:40 PM

Staggered 18". The new P Zeros (not P Zero Nero) -- at least they had better be!

So Gary, let us know what you have heard about them (new P zeros) so far. The Euro press is gaga over them. I was in a hurry (always dangerous) and ordered them instead of the PS2s, which I have liked for a long time.

Gary@TireRack · 05-01-2007, 11:14 AM

I haven't heard much at all about these yet, sorry. Let us know what you think of them.

bnj · 05-02-2007, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

Staggered 18". The new P Zeros (not P Zero Nero) -- at least they had better be!

So Gary, let us know what you have heard about them (new P zeros) so far. The Euro press is gaga over them. I was in a hurry (always dangerous) and ordered them instead of the PS2s, which I have liked for a long time.

Some reading while waiting

http://www.autospies.com/news/All-ne...n-earth-14092/

At least marketing is good..

stressdoc · 05-02-2007, 12:16 PM

Thanks Gary, guess I'm the guinea pig.

bnj, I'm still hoping that you might scan the test in Sport Auto, or post a link. Thanks.

joes3series · 05-02-2007, 07:37 PM

i imagine this is the story he was talking about from sport auto.
http://www.sportauto-online.de/test_..._mainid=503456 not much there though.

you may also want to check out:
http://www.caranddriver.com/features...li-p-zero.html

meinauto · 05-02-2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikes12985

I just got new wheels and tires on my car and went with those Pirellis and they are very nice, a much better ride with them on....my tires are 235/30/20 front and 285/25/20 rear. Mike.

Mike

are these the new Pzeros? Reason I am asking is because I am looking for similar sizes as yours but can't find them in the Pirelli catalogue

thks

stressdoc · 05-02-2007, 10:02 PM

The P 0s came via UPS today -- TireRack is fast, as usual. Not getting them installed until next week, will do a report then. One thing you notice right away: they are a lot lighter than the OEM rfts.

Thanks for the links, joe3series; I had seen the dubai test write-ups, but the Auto Sport was new, and interesting.

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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Staggered 18". The new P Zeros (not P Zero Nero) -- at least they had better be! So Gary, let us know what you have heard about them (new P zeros) so far. The Euro press is gaga over them. I was in a hurry (always dangerous) and ordered them instead of the PS2s, which I have liked for a long time. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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