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Pirelli 305s
After five weeks of driving my first report on the Pirelli PZero Rosso 305/30 19 (245/35 Front):
They replaced Michelin 295/30s - in terms of looks, not a big difference, I might like the slightly lower side profile from the 295s better, though like that the 305s protect the wheel a bit more (there is about 1/4inch/.5cm overhang of the tire that will protect the wheel a bit if you hit a corner).
In terms of driving experience, there is no comparison: the Pirellis have brilliant grip (I am sure the Michelins had that as well when they were new), but at the same time they are much quieter than before and the ride a lot smoother.
No regrets, cost was $1750 all in (incl. Tax) - Michelin 295/30 would have been about $380 more.
They replaced Michelin 295/30s - in terms of looks, not a big difference, I might like the slightly lower side profile from the 295s better, though like that the 305s protect the wheel a bit more (there is about 1/4inch/.5cm overhang of the tire that will protect the wheel a bit if you hit a corner).
In terms of driving experience, there is no comparison: the Pirellis have brilliant grip (I am sure the Michelins had that as well when they were new), but at the same time they are much quieter than before and the ride a lot smoother.
No regrets, cost was $1750 all in (incl. Tax) - Michelin 295/30 would have been about $380 more.
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After five weeks of driving my first report on the Pirelli PZero Rosso 305/30 19 (245/35 Front):
They replaced Michelin 295/30s - in terms of looks, not a big difference, I might like the slightly lower side profile from the 295s better, though like that the 305s protect the wheel a bit more (there is about 1/4inch/.5cm overhang of the tire that will protect the wheel a bit if you hit a corner).
In terms of driving experience, there is no comparison: the Pirellis have brilliant grip (I am sure the Michelins had that as well when they were new), but at the same time they are much quieter than before and the ride a lot smoother.
No regrets, cost was $1750 all in (incl. Tax) - Michelin 295/30 would have been about $380 more.
They replaced Michelin 295/30s - in terms of looks, not a big difference, I might like the slightly lower side profile from the 295s better, though like that the 305s protect the wheel a bit more (there is about 1/4inch/.5cm overhang of the tire that will protect the wheel a bit if you hit a corner).
In terms of driving experience, there is no comparison: the Pirellis have brilliant grip (I am sure the Michelins had that as well when they were new), but at the same time they are much quieter than before and the ride a lot smoother.
No regrets, cost was $1750 all in (incl. Tax) - Michelin 295/30 would have been about $380 more.
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