Pirelli P Zeros? or some other brand?

henryyxyu · 08-23-2009, 01:24 AM

I currently have Pirelli's on my E46 and i think they hold up pretty well despite the horrible life and price. my other choices would be the OEM Pilot Sports, Dunlop Direzza sport Z1, Nitto Invo, Nitto NT05, and the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08

montreal red · 08-23-2009, 05:11 PM

i have pzero neros and i dont think they are that great... was expecting more grip from them for such an expensive set of tires... my next set would prob be AD08s

JC919 · 08-23-2009, 05:28 PM

You should consider the Bridgestone RE11s. I've been using them as my street tires for about three-four months and I really like them. I've done a couple track events with them and they're all more 'grippy' than the stock PS2s. Plus they're a good bit cheaper than the PS2s.

I've also heard good things about the NT05s, but have not driven with them.

TRZ06 · 08-23-2009, 08:06 PM

I had Pirelli PZero, it's the new tire on the block, however my experience wasn't great, like Goodyear, their QC sucks, the tires had thin lines of rubber around parts of the tire and I think one of the belts was misaligned as there was a high speed shimmy I couldn't get rid of.

I now have the Bridgestone RE-11's, and they are awesome. Bridgestone also has excellent QC. I had the RE-01R's on my 335i before as well.

Go Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 and never look back

drivendriver · 08-23-2009, 08:46 PM

Are the RE-11's noticeably better than the PS2's on track?

This review seems to say that they are perfectly appropriate for the track:

http://www.canadiandriver.com/2009/0...tone-re-11.htm

But personal feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks.

JC919 · 08-26-2009, 01:38 PM

^I've tracked the RE11s twice and I think they have better front end 'feel' compared to the PS2 which I tracked about five times before replacing. The RE11s also had surprisingly good traction when I ran a session in the wet.

The RE11s have more grip both on track or street, the only issue is that the PS2s will last you a whole lot longer. My RE11s are almost done and I will buy another set for the street along with a set of Hoosiers or BFGs on 18"s for the track.

RENN Spec · 08-26-2009, 07:34 PM

I used to run Dunlop Z1*specs alot. They were great for the price.

Eugene-TAIWAN · 08-26-2009, 08:12 PM

I have tried the RE-11 and NT-05 both are great. But I would like to try AD08 just to see how it feels.

KonigsTiger · 08-26-2009, 08:53 PM

The PZero "only" not Nero, not Rosso, but just PZero is comparable to the M PS2. PZero Corsa is comparable to the Sport Cup but weighs a tad less than the Michelin´s.

datbimmerdoe · 08-26-2009, 08:59 PM

I'm done with pzero nero's. I'm going to try out invo's for the first time.

**ben@tirerack** · 08-27-2009, 05:05 PM

Love the Z1 Star Spec. Not anything special for treadlife, but awesome for grip.

View Poll Results: which tires?
Pirelli P Zero Nero	4	13.33%
OEM Pilot Sport's	14	46.67%
Nitto Invo	4	13.33%
Nitto NT05	0	0%
Dunlop Direzza sport Z1	2	6.67%
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08	6	20.00%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

08-23-2009, 01:24 AM	#1
henryyxyu Captain 108 Rep 636 Posts Drives: YXZ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Pirelli P Zeros? or some other brand? I currently have Pirelli's on my E46 and i think they hold up pretty well despite the horrible life and price. my other choices would be the OEM Pilot Sports, Dunlop Direzza sport Z1, Nitto Invo, Nitto NT05, and the Yokohama Advan Neova AD08
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08-23-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i have pzero neros and i dont think they are that great... was expecting more grip from them for such an expensive set of tires... my next set would prob be AD08s __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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08-23-2009, 05:28 PM	#3
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	You should consider the Bridgestone RE11s. I've been using them as my street tires for about three-four months and I really like them. I've done a couple track events with them and they're all more 'grippy' than the stock PS2s. Plus they're a good bit cheaper than the PS2s. I've also heard good things about the NT05s, but have not driven with them.
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08-23-2009, 08:06 PM	#4
TRZ06 Lieutenant Colonel 629 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 16' M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I had Pirelli PZero, it's the new tire on the block, however my experience wasn't great, like Goodyear, their QC sucks, the tires had thin lines of rubber around parts of the tire and I think one of the belts was misaligned as there was a high speed shimmy I couldn't get rid of. I now have the Bridgestone RE-11's, and they are awesome. Bridgestone also has excellent QC. I had the RE-01R's on my 335i before as well. Go Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 and never look back __________________ 18? Camaro 2SS 1LE 16' M3 MG Ext. /SO Int. (DCT, Ohlin R/T, 19" wheels) 15' Audi S4 13' Audi TTRS (APR stage 1, MSS springs) 09' C6 Z06 08' M3 Interlagos Blue: 6sp, Tech.
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08-23-2009, 08:46 PM	#5
drivendriver Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2010 E83 X3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Are the RE-11's noticeably better than the PS2's on track? This review seems to say that they are perfectly appropriate for the track: http://www.canadiandriver.com/2009/0...tone-re-11.htm But personal feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.
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08-26-2009, 01:38 PM	#6
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	^I've tracked the RE11s twice and I think they have better front end 'feel' compared to the PS2 which I tracked about five times before replacing. The RE11s also had surprisingly good traction when I ran a session in the wet. The RE11s have more grip both on track or street, the only issue is that the PS2s will last you a whole lot longer. My RE11s are almost done and I will buy another set for the street along with a set of Hoosiers or BFGs on 18"s for the track.
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08-26-2009, 07:34 PM	#7
RENN Spec Major 141 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 488 Pista, M2CS, Tundra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (3)	I used to run Dunlop Z1*specs alot. They were great for the price.
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08-26-2009, 08:12 PM	#8
Eugene-TAIWAN Brigadier General 249 Rep 3,157 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (4)	I have tried the RE-11 and NT-05 both are great. But I would like to try AD08 just to see how it feels. __________________ Past: Gintani stage3 M3, Cayman GTS present: Porsche 993RWB, 964RS America,996 cupcar, 964 turbo 3.6,Macan Turbo,997GT2,930 turbo,i3, MINI JCW
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08-26-2009, 08:53 PM	#9
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics 118 Rep 4,391 Posts Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller iTrader: (0)	The PZero "only" not Nero, not Rosso, but just PZero is comparable to the M PS2. PZero Corsa is comparable to the Sport Cup but weighs a tad less than the Michelin´s. __________________ ==================================================
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08-26-2009, 08:59 PM	#10
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1275 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	I'm done with pzero nero's. I'm going to try out invo's for the first time. __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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08-27-2009, 05:05 PM	#11
ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor 87 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN iTrader: (0)	Love the Z1 Star Spec. Not anything special for treadlife, but awesome for grip. __________________ _______________________________________________ I have accepted a new position at Tire Rack and am no longer in the sales department. gary@tirerack.com is available to assist with M3 questions.
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