18 inch Pirelli p-zero rossi for S60R

Discussion in 'Volvo S60' started by onthe_road_again, Dec 5, 2006.

  1. 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, Dec 5, 2006
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  2. onthe_road_again

    Roadie Guest

    Check Yokohama. My experience with Pirellis is that they are noisy and
    harsh riding.
     
    Roadie, Dec 5, 2006
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  3. ins't any 18" on a small sedan going to be
    noisy and harsh riding?....
     
    ~^ beancounter ~^, Dec 5, 2006
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  4. onthe_road_again

    Roadie Guest

    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.
     
    Roadie, Dec 5, 2006
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  5. 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.
     
    Mark Kingston, Dec 6, 2006
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  6. onthe_road_again

    Henry Guest

    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
     
    Henry, Dec 6, 2006
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