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Slow911TT68Tip Oct 29, 2011 09:36 AM

Trofeo's are here!
 
Better jump on them while you can. I purchased them for my GT2 and TTS. Both Bob Woodman Tires and Frisby Tires either have them on the shelf or can order them out of Atlanta direct from Pirelli.

I have not mounted mine yet but they are obviously soft and nice read pattern.

They are less expensive than the Corsa System track tires.:)

bonehead Oct 29, 2011 09:40 AM

Sizes? Wear rating? Price? I vaguely remember GMG's thread on these, but thought Pirelli was halting production for other projects.

Slow911TT68Tip Oct 29, 2011 10:00 AM

Here is the direct link: http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/ca...ro_trofeo.html


I paid $503.00 for the 305's and $321.00 for the 235's.
For the GT2 I paid slightly more for than $535.00 for the 325's.

damon@tirerack Oct 29, 2011 10:09 AM

Must be nice to be able to get them....we can't.......

bonehead Oct 29, 2011 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by damon@tirerack (Post 3353982)
Must be nice to be able to get them....we can't.......

Well that's concerning. If a large distributor can't even get a hold of them, then what happens if you blow one out? Kinda up $hits creek if you can't find a replacement.
Any head to head comparisons of this tire with MPSC's, R888's, etc?

Slow911TT68Tip Oct 29, 2011 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by bonehead (Post 3353985)
Well that's concerning. If a large distributor can't even get a hold of them, then what happens if you blow one out? Kinda up $hits creek if you can't find a replacement.
Any head to head comparisons of this tire with MPSC's, R888's, etc?


I have a set of brand new R888's and the Trofeos for my GT2. When I take possession of my GT2 (being built) I will post a report.

SRoser Oct 29, 2011 10:38 AM

So are these superior to the Corsa?

Slow911TT68Tip Oct 29, 2011 12:31 PM


Originally Posted by SRoser (Post 3354000)
So are these superior to the Corsa?

They are supposed to be...I will find out. Independent studies show they are much better.

cannga Oct 29, 2011 01:51 PM


Originally Posted by Slow911TT68Tip (Post 3353997)
I have a set of brand new R888's and the Trofeos for my GT2. When I take possession of my GT2 (being built) I will post a report.

You will have been one the first one on this forum who compares them head to head.

I would be very interested in your impression of the 2 tires against each other. Not just performance, but (maybe even more importantly) harshness and noise, as a number of us here use these tires on streets also. BTW, worth mentioning that the R888 is about 20 lbs heavier (!!) than Corsa, total all 4 corners: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...iffness-2.html

From what I could read (basically, unsubstantiated rumor), R888 could be noisy, and Trofeo is a more track oriented Corsa?? The price seems very nice - I paid 2400 for my N rated Corsa! :( It's ok - that would be the last time I buy N rated tires.

JamE55 Oct 29, 2011 11:25 PM

Michelin Pilot Super Sport vs Pirelli Trofeo
 
How does the Trofeo's stack up against the Michelin PSS in handling, gripping, noise level and tread wear?

Anyone know?

TIA

DaBrat Oct 30, 2011 06:46 PM

Trofeos are excellent tires! Very sticky.

Doc GTO Oct 30, 2011 08:10 PM


Originally Posted by JamE55 (Post 3354378)
How does the Trofeo's stack up against the Michelin PSS in handling, gripping, noise level and tread wear?

Anyone know?

TIA

The MPSS is a street tire and the Trofeo is a track tire.

SRoser Oct 31, 2011 12:36 PM


Originally Posted by JamE55 (Post 3354378)
How does the Trofeo's stack up against the Michelin PSS in handling, gripping, noise level and tread wear?

Anyone know?

TIA

Trofeo will probably be superior except in the wet. It does depend on what variant of the MPSS we're talking about as the Ferrari K1 version has very good grip, which seems to be similar to MPSCs, but the Trofeo will probably be better still, as it's a new design, whereas the MPSC is getting on a bit.

E55AMG Nov 1, 2011 01:38 PM

Just ordered a set of the Trofeo's, which I'll mount in the spring. Was going to get MPSC's next, but for $500 less I figured I'd give these a shot.

Slow911TT68Tip Nov 1, 2011 04:08 PM


Originally Posted by E55AMG (Post 3360687)
Just ordered a set of the Trofeo's, which I'll mount in the spring. Was going to get MPSC's next, but for $500 less I figured I'd give these a shot.


I may replace my MSS's on my TTS prematurely and see what they will do for my 0-60 and 0-100 V-Box Times. With my upgrades my best times stand at 2.5 seconds (0-60) and 6.1 seconds (0-100). However, I am spinning a bit when using LC and hoping the Trofeos will improve or eliminate the spin leading to better times. How much? Only the good Lord knows but certainly a -10th or -2 10th's should be a realistic number.


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