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.

Jason@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.

the infamous... · 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 Lieutenant Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CA Posts: 529 iTrader: (0)	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 Drives: Green Frog Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 12,079 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 __________________ 997.1 GT3RS 2009 WRX STI e92 M3 (gone)

08-23-2009, 08:06 PM	#4
TRZ06 Captain Drives: 08' IB E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 652 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 __________________ 11' Cyber Gray Corvette Grand Sport PREVIOUS: 08' M3 Interlagos Blue: 6sp, Tech. & Premium Package 07' 335i E90: KWV2, H&R Sways, SSTT 01' & 04' Corvette Z06

08-26-2009, 08:12 PM	#8
Eugene-TAIWAN Brigadier General Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,104 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 present: Porsche 993, 964,997.1 GT3, Panamera Turbo waiting to be delivered 2015: Porsche 991 GT3RS

08-23-2009, 05:28 PM	#3
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston & Lake Travis, TX Posts: 1,755 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.

08-23-2009, 08:46 PM	#5
drivendriver Second Lieutenant Drives: 2010 E83 X3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 269 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.

08-26-2009, 01:38 PM	#6
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston & Lake Travis, TX Posts: 1,755 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.

08-26-2009, 07:34 PM	#7
Jason@Renn-Spec Major Drives: A POS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Puente, CA Posts: 1,312 iTrader: (3)	I used to run Dunlop Z1*specs alot. They were great for the price.

08-26-2009, 08:53 PM	#9
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller Posts: 4,398 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. __________________ ==================================================

08-26-2009, 08:59 PM	#10
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,890 iTrader: (0)	I'm done with pzero nero's. I'm going to try out invo's for the first time. __________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

08-27-2009, 05:05 PM	#11
ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 726 iTrader: (0)	Love the Z1 Star Spec. Not anything special for treadlife, but awesome for grip. __________________ _______________________________________________ To credit the forum, click through one of the banners in my signature and the top of the page, or call me direct at 877.522.8473 ext 660. Email:ben@tirerack.com

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