18 inch Pirelli p-zero rossi for S60R

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Hello all,
I just sub-let an S60R with the factory tires.
They need replacing.
I've heard lots of complaints about the factory tires because they
don't last long.
They are also pricey.
What other options are there?
 
onthe_road_again said:
Hello all,
I just sub-let an S60R with the factory tires.
They need replacing.
I've heard lots of complaints about the factory tires because they
don't last long.
They are also pricey.
What other options are there?
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Check Yokohama. My experience with Pirellis is that they are noisy and
harsh riding.
 
ins't any 18" on a small sedan going to be
noisy and harsh riding?....
 
I don't know about any 18 inch, but those with a low aspect ratio will
exhibit those traits, sure. Said another way most of us would expect a
40 series tire be harder riding than a 70 series tire. But Pirelli
tires seem to take those traits to an extreme. In my experience
Pirelli tires seem to be noisier and harsh riding than Yokohamas and to
a lesser extent than Michelins.
 
I really like the Michelin Sport A/S. They're all season and work really
well in the rain and pretty good in snow.

A lot quieter and not at all harsh when using the "comfort" setting for your
suspension.
 
onthe_road_again said:
I really like the Michelin Sport A/S. They're all season and work really
well in the rain and pretty good in snow.
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I've never tried Michelins but I replaced the original soft Pirellis on
my '95 850T with all season Bridgestone Potenzas, which got very good
reviews for wet-road handling. They weren't cheap (nothing is cheap in
Finland except Baltic herring) but they have lasted much longer than the
originals.

cheers,

Henry
 
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