NOVA/DC/MD - Z's & Coffee Saturday's at 10AM in Fairfax, VA & Columbia, MD

m4a1mustang · 01-16-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'm pretty sure the car just had pilot sports. the original.

Oh well then that explains it.

m4a1mustang · 01-16-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by italy3541

255/35 zr 19 pirelli pzero

255/35 zr 19 michelin pilot not sure if they were super sports fairly sure they were

FWIW PSS was introduced in 2011/2012.

MightyBobo · 01-16-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

They get more slidey as I like to call it

Depends on the rubber compound.

The best will get even grippier when hot, and will give plenty of "tire talk" and warning when they are about to give out on you.

The worst will practically melt down, get gooey/slippery, and have unpredictable handling characteristics at best. Even a good spirited drive on the road cant quite get up to track-level of tire temps simply because of the rubber build-up on the track, which gives even MORE grip where it's needed.

MightyBobo · 01-16-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Though this was with all seasons on a small track

Those tires couldn't even handle your brake pads on the street. They were doomed to be worthless on a track, sadly.

italy3541 · 01-16-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'm pretty sure the car just had pilot sports. the original.

you are prob right im not a 100% what model they were.. all i know is i didnt like them.. now that was 6 years ago and im sure they are better now.. but like i keep saying this is my personal preference.. i like pirelli and will always run them.. i will not give in or follow the crowd its what i like.. if you dont like them thats fine you dont have to run them.. for me and the way i drive they are what i use... and will always use....

Red__Zed · 01-16-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by italy3541

you are prob right im not a 100% what model they were.. all i know is i didnt like them.. now that was 6 years ago and im sure they are better now.. but like i keep saying this is my personal preference.. i like pirelli and will always run them.. i will not give in or follow the crowd its what i like.. if you dont like them thats fine you dont have to run them.. for me and the way i drive they are what i use... and will always use....

more power to you. I prefer to run the best parts I can, regardless of brand.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Oh well then that explains it.

explains everything

aniceh · 01-16-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Great, and you can start talking about putting your boots in your boot - deal?

And having a peek under my bonnet?

italy3541 · 01-16-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Gotcha.

Well, Im sure you know almost none of this applies to drag strip characteristics.

AutoX...its applicable in a minor way at best, since the runs are so short, your tires arent truly running hot in the first place.

Pretty amazing how much they can change after a hot lap or two on a track, however...

o turst me i know.. all tires react different once you get heat in them... but for what this discussion that is exactly what iv been saying..

the difference between the pss and the pzero will be hard to tell the difference.. there is not a vast difference.. is the pss a better tire..YES.. but its not vastly superior to the point where the average guy will tell the difference.. and not for anything it doesnt look like to many of these people are serious track racers.. more just weeken warriors like most of us.. who like to go and have some fun from time to time....

m4a1mustang · 01-16-2013, 10:10 AM

Well now that we've cleared that up...

italy3541 · 01-16-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

FWIW PSS was introduced in 2011/2012.

ok then they were the previous gen ones..

Red__Zed · 01-16-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by italy3541

o turst me i know.. all tires react different once you get heat in them... but for what this discussion that is exactly what iv been saying..

the difference between the pss and the pzero will be hard to tell the difference.. there is not a vast difference.. is the pss a better tire..YES..
but its not vastly superior to the point where the average guy will tell the difference.. and not for anything it doesnt look like to many of these people are serious track racers.. more just weeken warriors like most of us.. who like to go and have some fun from time to time....

i noticed the difference from the passenger seat, but it also may have been the fact that steve is an extremely skilled driver :|

MightyBobo · 01-16-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by aniceh

And having a peek under my bonnet?

I bet it's filled out nicely, not much wiggle room in there.

b1adesofcha0s · 01-16-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Those tires couldn't even handle your brake pads on the street. They were doomed to be worthless on a track, sadly.

Moar dorifto!

I had fun and learned a lot, which is all that matters to me.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well now that we've cleared that up...

Answer my fvcking question

italy3541 · 01-16-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

more power to you. I prefer to run the best parts I can, regardless of brand.

explains everything

im the same way.. and i dont let someone tell me something is the best i have to see that it is.. i dont jump on the bandwagon.. i prefer to test myself and make my own decision..

that is the reason why i stick with pirelli.. for me i have never had a problem with them and they work great for me.. until the day comes that pirelli lets me down i will run them..

m4a1mustang · 01-16-2013, 10:15 AM

Aniceh going to Bobo's garage for intake/exhaust install? :|

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