Tyres

Habsy · 07-01-2012, 11:20 AM

Hi All, my first post on here.
I have had a 458 coupe now for nearly a full year and close to 10,000 klm i have driven her.
Its time for new tyres as the current ones are getting close to their life end.
She is used on on road and has the factory standard michelin, but i have always been a pirelli buyer in the past, any experiences out there?
Thanks

tazandjan · 07-01-2012, 11:57 AM

Paul- Welcome to Ferrari Life. In general the new Michelin Pilot Super Sports are the best tires available for high performance cars and were standard on the 599 GTO. The new Pirelli P Zeros are just a step below them in performance and wear. Given my choice, I would go with the PSS tires unless you can get the P Zeros for considerably less money. Incidentally, I am running the old P Zero Rossos on my car, but intend to change to the PSS tires at the next tire change.

How about some photos of your 458?

Habsy · 07-02-2012, 04:13 AM

Yes I think they will be replaced with just the same.
Unless anyone else has better experience?
Pictures to follow.
BR Habsy

champagne612 · 07-02-2012, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Habsy

Yes I think they will be replaced with just the same.
Unless anyone else has better experience?
Pictures to follow.
BR Habsy

Michelin

Pirelli's need to be properly warmed up and are iffy at best in the rain.

... my .02

Habsy · 07-02-2012, 04:56 AM

Ferrari 458 Italia at Casino Square Monaco - YouTube
No pictures, but a video taken by someone last summer.
I will take some new pictures later.

tazandjan · 07-02-2012, 07:23 AM

Paul- Very pretty. Darth Vader's 458.

markjayw · 07-02-2012, 07:57 AM

Michelin, actually the 458's performance was improved once they started offering the Pilot Super Sports. Do not switch back to P Zero Corsa's.

markjayw · 07-02-2012, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Habsy

Ferrari 458 Italia at Casino Square Monaco - YouTube
No pictures, but a video taken by someone last summer.
I will take some new pictures later.

Very nice, good choice on the red calipers!

Habsy · 07-02-2012, 10:58 AM

Black On Black racing seats, red calipers, I do like black cars!

tazandjan · 07-02-2012, 11:27 AM

Paul- Vey nice and quite a fleet. The color is not really suitable for here in New Mexico unless you want to fry eggs on the paint, but very attractive.

StefVan · 07-02-2012, 11:32 AM

Another Swiss member

welcome Paul. Eyes closed on the Michelin PSS tires

Our resident pro Brian would never advice to go for the Pirelli tires...

Which Tire Brand Do You Prefer?

430 Scuderia Crash on Autobahn

Habsy · 07-02-2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazandjan

Paul- Vey nice and quite a fleet. The color is not really suitable for here in New Mexico unless you want to fry eggs on the paint, but very attractive.

Must admit here in the south of France on a hot day it also get a little too hot.
I promised myself a different colour for the FF and wanted a TDF cream car, but went for black again, but with a great quilted red and black interior and full carbon kit, pictures on collection in two weeks.
The wife's california is also black on black. but in the shop right now as she had her keys stolen when she was mugged in sunny Cannes!

Habsy · 07-02-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StefVan

Another Swiss member

welcome Paul. Eyes closed on the Michelin PSS tires

Our resident pro Brian would never advice to go for the Pirelli tires...

Which Tire Brand Do You Prefer?

430 Scuderia Crash on Autobahn

Sort of Swiss, actually English and live between Switzerland and South of France.

tazandjan · 07-02-2012, 03:46 PM

Paul- I am with you on color. Once you find one you like, stick with it. I lean more towards reds and yellows because I am too lazy for black cars, which need really frequent washing.

07-01-2012, 11:20 AM	#1
Habsy Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Switzerland / Monaco Ferrari Life Posts: 329 Name: Paul	Tyres Hi All, my first post on here. I have had a 458 coupe now for nearly a full year and close to 10,000 klm i have driven her. Its time for new tyres as the current ones are getting close to their life end. She is used on on road and has the factory standard michelin, but i have always been a pirelli buyer in the past, any experiences out there? Thanks

07-01-2012, 11:57 AM	#2
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,449 Name: Terry H Phillips	Paul- Welcome to Ferrari Life. In general the new Michelin Pilot Super Sports are the best tires available for high performance cars and were standard on the 599 GTO. The new Pirelli P Zeros are just a step below them in performance and wear. Given my choice, I would go with the PSS tires unless you can get the P Zeros for considerably less money. Incidentally, I am running the old P Zero Rossos on my car, but intend to change to the PSS tires at the next tire change. How about some photos of your 458? Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

07-02-2012, 04:13 AM	#3
Habsy Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Switzerland / Monaco Ferrari Life Posts: 329 Name: Paul	Yes I think they will be replaced with just the same. Unless anyone else has better experience? Pictures to follow. BR Habsy Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you! Current Fleet Ferrari 458, California and FF. BMW 330d, M3, Porsche Panamera Turbo,

07-02-2012, 04:56 AM	#5
Habsy Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Switzerland / Monaco Ferrari Life Posts: 329 Name: Paul	Ferrari 458 Italia at Casino Square Monaco - YouTube No pictures, but a video taken by someone last summer. I will take some new pictures later. Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you! Current Fleet Ferrari 458, California and FF. BMW 330d, M3, Porsche Panamera Turbo,

07-02-2012, 07:23 AM	#6
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,449 Name: Terry H Phillips	Paul- Very pretty. Darth Vader's 458. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

07-02-2012, 07:57 AM	#7
markjayw Owner Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pacific North West Ferrari Life Posts: 1,911 Name: Mark	Michelin, actually the 458's performance was improved once they started offering the Pilot Super Sports. Do not switch back to P Zero Corsa's.

07-02-2012, 10:58 AM	#9
Habsy Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Switzerland / Monaco Ferrari Life Posts: 329 Name: Paul	As you can see I like black cars! Black On Black racing seats, red calipers, I do like black cars! Attached Images Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that's what gets you! Current Fleet Ferrari 458, California and FF. BMW 330d, M3, Porsche Panamera Turbo,

07-02-2012, 11:27 AM	#10
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,449 Name: Terry H Phillips	Paul- Vey nice and quite a fleet. The color is not really suitable for here in New Mexico unless you want to fry eggs on the paint, but very attractive. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

07-02-2012, 11:32 AM	#11
StefVan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Switzerland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,453 Name: Stef	Another Swiss member welcome Paul. Eyes closed on the Michelin PSS tires Our resident pro Brian would never advice to go for the Pirelli tires... Which Tire Brand Do You Prefer? 430 Scuderia Crash on Autobahn Stef Read the F430 Book : http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/sh...llections:F430

07-02-2012, 03:46 PM	#14
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 7,449 Name: Terry H Phillips	Paul- I am with you on color. Once you find one you like, stick with it. I lean more towards reds and yellows because I am too lazy for black cars, which need really frequent washing. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

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