Tire option for 599

Just thought I would let other 599 owners know that there is another option for tires besides P Zero and Michelin for the cost conscious that I just purchased. These are 245/35ZR-20 BFGOODRICH G-FORCE COMP-2 A/S XL and 305/35ZR-20 BFGOODRICH G-FORCE COMP-2 A/S SL for about $660 for the set. Probably they are not good track tires but should be fine for a road tire. They are also used on some Porsche models and have been out of production until recently.
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I also have a set of 21"front/22" rear Forgiato Aggio ECL wheels off my car that need a good home if any one is interested.
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I don't follow the logic of clutch wear or horsepower as an issue with respect to tire selection. I believe it is more about how you drive your car. This car will never see the track but if it did then the BFGoodrich would not be a good choice. I think they will be fine for cruising and occasional spirited driving.

 

Tazandjdan, I fully respect your your opinion to disagree completely as you appear to have a strong feeling regarding all season tires and Ferrari suitability. However, that aside, it is "one man's opinion" and I need to make a decision about tires based upon more factual evidence and my own experience with tires, both road and racing varieties. Regarding all season tires they are a compromise but have advanced in recent years technologically. Driving a car on the street with changing road conditions will always require some compromise. Even with summer and winter tires you will not always have the right tire for the moment. For example, I see your profile shows you in Albuquerque where it is commonly mentioned that "in the winter you can ski in the morning and play tennis in the afternoon". Also, I know of no evidence that they will harm a Ferrari or any other road car (which are compromises in themselves). I also take exception to the statement "Makes no difference where you are going to drive her or how hard". At the track we often have long conversations about tire choices based upon the weather, surface conditions, brands, etc. You might go out on rain tires because it is raining near the start only to find the surface dry off in the middle of the race and your tread totally gone because of how hard you are driving (to the contrary you might find yourself off the track in the mud if you chose slicks and it rains in the middle of the race). Regarding the tire cost, it is only one factor and in my case it is not a matter of skimping. If a tire meets your needs and is less expensive than the alternative I see no need to spend more. I have multiple vehicles so it does add up over time. Finally, regarding the BFGOODRICH G-FORCE COMP-2 A/S XL, I have not formulated a personal opinion yet as they still need to be mounted and driven on. I just have posted them on the forum as an option out there for others to be aware of. Maybe I will post my thoughts later although I don't expect to change yours .

 

The car did not come with Michelins either if you want to be a purist. Also Michelin does make the correct size rear as well. Also the 599 is a compromise for the road..... to fast for the street and to slow for the track.

 

To each their own. At least you know there are options depending on need and your budget. If you really want to spend a lot of money there are also the run flats at about twice the cost .