348 Tyres for 348?

Angelis · 12-13-2011, 07:04 AM

I've used Pirelli P Zero's for the last 6 years on my 348 and fancy a change.

I've got 355 wheels on mine.

Can anyone recoomend a brand? Was thinking Bridgestone or Michelin although I think Michelin doesn't do the 355 size.

ALEX A · 12-13-2011, 08:44 AM

Take a look at Conti contacts DWS . They are an all season perfromace tire.
I have sold many sets for Ferrari and Maserati. They last longer and the cars drive really nice. They are not a track tire , if you track your car.
Thank you
Alex.

I'm gone · 12-13-2011, 10:11 AM

When I was looking for tires on my 348, I found alot of response on different web sites about bridgstone tires from exotic to SUV veihicles complaining about vibration and wear problems, though I use them on my semi and trailers and love Bridgstone for comercial tires, I too bought P-Zero's and had them for a year now and like them but after reading the thread about the Ferraris crashing on the autobahn and the recall Perilli had I'm thinking next tire will be Michelin, in all my search for tires I never heard anyone say they were disappointed with Michelin tires.

bobzdar · 12-13-2011, 10:17 AM

What's your intended use? Michelin pilot super sports would be my choice for an all around tire. I'd go 235/40 front and 275/35 rear. If you're after a more track oriented tire, Hankook rs3 or Dunlop direzza z1's might be a little better.

Angelis · 12-13-2011, 12:20 PM

Thanks guys.

I'm going to be doing at least 3 track days next year and a lot of road driving.

I'll see if Michelin have the right size. If they do, then I may give them a try.

Saint Bastage · 12-13-2011, 02:35 PM

I have Toyo's and I'm not impressed. They are 19's so that may be part of the issue. Better than the old and worn P-Zero's I had but no where near as good as the Vredestien's which are my favorite so far. The Pilot sports on my friends 355 seem to grab road grooves so I didn't like them. That was probably his setup issue more than anything. I can't seem to find anyone else to speak badly about them.

Another friend has Conti extreme contacts DWS on his 348 and seems happy. I have them on my Audi and like them but that more daily driving and not performance stuff. FYI the DWS is Dry, Wet, Snow. The have the letters carved into the tread so as they wear letters start dropping out, snow first then wet, then...well you get the point. Interesting marketing scheme.

Good luck my friend.

evansp60 · 12-13-2011, 07:23 PM

I've run BFGoodrich KDW for a few years. On both road and track.
Nice Tires!

tazandjan · 12-13-2011, 08:11 PM

Evan- Welcome. Introduce yourself in the member intro section so we can get to know you better.

I agree with Bob, the Michelin Super Sports are the best tires out there, and you can juggle size as long as diameter differential is close to the original 348 tire differential and the tires match the rim widths on the F355 wheels. Original 348 tire diameters were 25.46" F and 26.04" R. Tire diameters can be larger or smaller as long as something close to the front-rear differential is maintained and there is sufficient clearance.

355

Five Spoke 18”, 5 X 108 mm
Front 7.5J X 18 ET 32 mm, Rear 10J X 18 ET 77.9 mm

rivee · 12-16-2011, 04:18 AM

I bought some Kuhmo tires from tire rack just to see if they were any good and to my surprise they have lasted longer than Bridgestone or Michelin with the same rubber rating. Cheap price too.

White Knight · 12-21-2011, 05:11 AM

I'll add another vote for the Michelin Super Sports. I've heard nothing but good things about them from others.

12-13-2011, 07:04 AM	#1
Angelis Owner Join Date: Mar 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 574	Tyres for 348? I've used Pirelli P Zero's for the last 6 years on my 348 and fancy a change. I've got 355 wheels on mine. Can anyone recoomend a brand? Was thinking Bridgestone or Michelin although I think Michelin doesn't do the 355 size.

12-13-2011, 08:44 AM	#2
ALEX A Sponsor Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ONTARIO Ferrari Life Posts: 308 Name: ALEX ARMELLIN	Take a look at Conti contacts DWS . They are an all season perfromace tire. I have sold many sets for Ferrari and Maserati. They last longer and the cars drive really nice. They are not a track tire , if you track your car. Thank you Alex. Ferrari Service Daytona Sport Cars 5309 Hwy 7 Woodbridge Ontario 905 264 9982 www.daytonaauto.ca DEALER FOR X-OST MARANELLO SPORT MUFFLERS

12-13-2011, 10:11 AM	#3
I'm gone Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: phoenix,az. Ferrari Life Posts: 15 Name: Brian	When I was looking for tires on my 348, I found alot of response on different web sites about bridgstone tires from exotic to SUV veihicles complaining about vibration and wear problems, though I use them on my semi and trailers and love Bridgstone for comercial tires, I too bought P-Zero's and had them for a year now and like them but after reading the thread about the Ferraris crashing on the autobahn and the recall Perilli had I'm thinking next tire will be Michelin, in all my search for tires I never heard anyone say they were disappointed with Michelin tires. '94 348 spider

12-13-2011, 02:35 PM	#6
Saint Bastage Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Essex Connecticut Ferrari Life Posts: 1,679 Name: Lane	I have Toyo's and I'm not impressed. They are 19's so that may be part of the issue. Better than the old and worn P-Zero's I had but no where near as good as the Vredestien's which are my favorite so far. The Pilot sports on my friends 355 seem to grab road grooves so I didn't like them. That was probably his setup issue more than anything. I can't seem to find anyone else to speak badly about them. Another friend has Conti extreme contacts DWS on his 348 and seems happy. I have them on my Audi and like them but that more daily driving and not performance stuff. FYI the DWS is Dry, Wet, Snow. The have the letters carved into the tread so as they wear letters start dropping out, snow first then wet, then...well you get the point. Interesting marketing scheme. Good luck my friend. Lane 348ts SS #64, Nero on Nero Last edited by Saint Bastage; 12-13-2011 at 03:12 PM.

12-13-2011, 08:11 PM	#8
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,606 Name: Terry H Phillips	Evan- Welcome. Introduce yourself in the member intro section so we can get to know you better. I agree with Bob, the Michelin Super Sports are the best tires out there, and you can juggle size as long as diameter differential is close to the original 348 tire differential and the tires match the rim widths on the F355 wheels. Original 348 tire diameters were 25.46" F and 26.04" R. Tire diameters can be larger or smaller as long as something close to the front-rear differential is maintained and there is sufficient clearance. 355 Five Spoke 18”, 5 X 108 mm Front 7.5J X 18 ET 32 mm, Rear 10J X 18 ET 77.9 mm 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. Last edited by tazandjan; 12-16-2011 at 11:12 AM.

12-13-2011, 10:17 AM	#4
bobzdar Owner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VA Ferrari Life Posts: 28	What's your intended use? Michelin pilot super sports would be my choice for an all around tire. I'd go 235/40 front and 275/35 rear. If you're after a more track oriented tire, Hankook rs3 or Dunlop direzza z1's might be a little better.

12-13-2011, 12:20 PM	#5
Angelis Owner Join Date: Mar 2008 Ferrari Life Posts: 574	Thanks guys. I'm going to be doing at least 3 track days next year and a lot of road driving. I'll see if Michelin have the right size. If they do, then I may give them a try.

12-13-2011, 07:23 PM	#7
evansp60 Owner Join Date: Dec 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 1	I've run BFGoodrich KDW for a few years. On both road and track. Nice Tires!

12-16-2011, 04:18 AM	#9
rivee Owner Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CA Ferrari Life Posts: 19 Name: John	I bought some Kuhmo tires from tire rack just to see if they were any good and to my surprise they have lasted longer than Bridgestone or Michelin with the same rubber rating. Cheap price too.

12-21-2011, 05:11 AM	#10
White Knight Owner Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Ferrari Life Posts: 22 Name: T.J. Snyder	I'll add another vote for the Michelin Super Sports. I've heard nothing but good things about them from others.

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