Pirelli vs. Goodyear - Opinions?
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Pirelli vs. Goodyear - Opinions?
I'm in the market for new tires for my 03' Coupe. I'm considering either the Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S or the Goodyear F1 G3-D3's. Any information on your experiences with either tire would be greatly appreciated! (Note: I'm installing the stock sizes, 245/45-17 in front, 275/40-18 in back) Thanks in advance for any help!
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Originally Posted by Bills03Coupe
I'm in the market for new tires for my 03' Coupe. I'm considering either the Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S or the Goodyear F1 G3-D3's. Any information on your experiences with either tire would be greatly appreciated! (Note: I'm installing the stock sizes, 245/45-17 in front, 275/40-18 in back) Thanks in advance for any help!
I have them and they are awesome. Corners that used to scare me on my SZ50s are now taken with ease. I highly recommend them.
Melting Slicks
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The BFG KD's are the best dry tire and the Pirelli Neros are the best wet tire, but the Goodyear GS-D3 is the best all around High Performence tire for the Corvette. So I have been told.
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Originally Posted by Bills03Coupe
I'm in the market for new tires for my 03' Coupe. I'm considering either the Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S or the Goodyear F1 G3-D3's. Any information on your experiences with either tire would be greatly appreciated! (Note: I'm installing the stock sizes, 245/45-17 in front, 275/40-18 in back) Thanks in advance for any help!
also, the stock size Bridgestones rears are wider than the oversized (285/35) D3s.
for me, it was either the D3's or the S3's. I went with dry performance/wider....i.e., Bridgestone
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Originally Posted by Scissors
Owner feedback at Tire Rack rates the F1 GS-D3s as the #1 tire in C5 sizes.
I have them and they are awesome. Corners that used to scare me on my SZ50s are now taken with ease. I highly recommend them.
I have them and they are awesome. Corners that used to scare me on my SZ50s are now taken with ease. I highly recommend them.
They are awesome tires, dry AND wet!
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Burning Brakes
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From: ME
No one seems to be mentioning the Michelin XGT series tires.... They are rated as ultra high performance all season tires. I found a couple of customer feedbacks on the XGT's that were on C5's and they were all positive... Anyone ?
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I have the GSD3s on my vert and love them
second set
cant compare to much other then runflats but i am pleased with wear on them grip and appearance
also i am selling them for dirt cheap
i can say wet performance is incredilbe i wanted to test it so i dumped the clutch in a wet parking lot and it gripped nearly as well as it would in dry
second set
cant compare to much other then runflats but i am pleased with wear on them grip and appearance
also i am selling them for dirt cheap
i can say wet performance is incredilbe i wanted to test it so i dumped the clutch in a wet parking lot and it gripped nearly as well as it would in dry
Burning Brakes
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From: Ventura, California President - GOCC
I replaced my EMTs with P-Zero Rosso. I don't drive my vette in the rain so it was easier to make the choice from Nero to P-Zero. I LOVE them! Grip like hell, wear like crap. but still worth the cost. If you decise on the P-Zero, make sure you get the Rosso. Same price but you also get that little red "P-Zero" marking. Looks great on a Vette
Last edited by C5marqztom; Dec 30, 2004 at 01:36 AM.
Instructor
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I couldn't agree more, I went from stock to PZeros and they feel like they have tentacles
I have heard the mileage is not much, but at least you can enjoy the performance, cornering is a breeze...and they look killer
just my .2¢
I have heard the mileage is not much, but at least you can enjoy the performance, cornering is a breeze...and they look killer
just my .2¢
Melting Slicks
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From: Winston Salem NC
Originally Posted by Classical Glass
I replaced my Goodyear with Michelin Pilot (run flat) tires and love them. I had the Pirelli P-Zero on my Pantera they were a great tire but you won't get tha mileage out of them. 
I did the same and love them. The car handles better, rides a little firmer and they are quiet.
