Pirelli PZero Nero M+S
03-09-2004, 07:23 PM
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Initial impressions of the tires, is, well, AWESOME. They ride as well or better than the Potenzas, are at least as quiet if not quieter, and seem MORE responsive. All this is on dry roads, and I've only driven them about 10 miles so far. More to follow.
03-09-2004, 07:46 PM
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Originally posted by mikeb
I see a ms side skirt on their
I see a ms side skirt on their
03-09-2004, 11:45 PM
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Originally posted by racerdave
And at a buck-fifty a shot, you can't beat 'em. Quality and value.
Keep us posted as you go...
And at a buck-fifty a shot, you can't beat 'em. Quality and value.
Keep us posted as you go...
03-11-2004, 05:06 PM
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Originally posted by Ned M
Tires and MS sideskirts look great! BTW I've never seen that many little rubber things hanging off a new tire. Looks like Pinhead from the movies!
Tires and MS sideskirts look great! BTW I've never seen that many little rubber things hanging off a new tire. Looks like Pinhead from the movies!
03-12-2004, 11:24 AM
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Update:
These PZero Nero's ROCK! They handle at least every bit as good as the stock Potenzas, and are in some ways better. They're definitely quieter, and once warmed up, actually seem to ride a bit softer - but in a good way. Sidewalls must not be quite as stiff and that's a good thing. I was concerned about the new shorter sidewall of the 245/40-18s might degrade the ride as compared to the stock 225/45-18s, but that's not the case with these tires.
However, while I have now driven a few days on these tires, I still have not had a chance to really wring 'em out in the twisties. I've gone into a few corners pretty hard (there's a few good ones on my way to work) and can definitively say they are as good as the Potenzas, but want to reserve final judgement on just exactly how much better they are after I tackle a few mountain twisties.
These PZero Nero's ROCK! They handle at least every bit as good as the stock Potenzas, and are in some ways better. They're definitely quieter, and once warmed up, actually seem to ride a bit softer - but in a good way. Sidewalls must not be quite as stiff and that's a good thing. I was concerned about the new shorter sidewall of the 245/40-18s might degrade the ride as compared to the stock 225/45-18s, but that's not the case with these tires.
However, while I have now driven a few days on these tires, I still have not had a chance to really wring 'em out in the twisties. I've gone into a few corners pretty hard (there's a few good ones on my way to work) and can definitively say they are as good as the Potenzas, but want to reserve final judgement on just exactly how much better they are after I tackle a few mountain twisties.