Pirelli Trofeo R

Gents,

Apparently the new Trofeo R tyres from Pirelli is terrific if you're serious in tracking your 458.

Very, very sticky, they come in 235/35 20in Fronts and 295/35 20in Rears.

Feedback from a recent track day in the dry....incredible grip, encourages you to push and push.

Forget them if you drive in wet.

 

true, i use it for both my car (458 and M3). Haven't tried the 458 on track but on the M3 doing very very well.... highly recommended for track....

 

I'm using them for the first time at Mid Ohio this weekend. Will report back.

Joe

 

I tried them when they firsts came out on my gt3rs. It was a warm day in France sure, but lasting about 3 hours before they were illegal was atrocious. I would personally stick to the cup 2 tyres that have been developed for the special.

 

I have Trofeo R tires on my 458 italia. I was at the track last Sunday to test the tires.
You need to have increased camber for Trofeo's. I lowered my car 20 mm in front and 10 mm at the back. Now I have -2.2 camber in front and -2.7 camber at the back.

I did 2:15.1 @İstanbul Park, ex-F1 circuit. The track was semi wet and the tempature was around 12 C. It is a respectable time when you consider that the circuit's street car record is 2:13.8, dry track and 24 C, lapped by a Lamborghini LP 570-4 SL. Here is my video:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=691M4-ZJZXA]458 italia Laps @Istanbul Park 06.10.2013 - YouTube[/ame]

I think Trofeo R's are great tires and I'm sure I'll improve my time at least 3 sec on dry track.

 

I am so getting the Trofeo R's when my current ones wear out

 

You must. You are already lowered and cambered.

 

Has anyone in the US used these tires? On Tirerack.com, they are not showing our 458 Italia sizes........

 

I have used them, they are great. You can get them at bobwoodmantires.com

 

thank you!

 

How will you run Cup 2 tires for the Speciale on an Italia or Spider when they don't come in the right size? Did you have your Trofeo Rs put through a proper heat cycle prior to racing them?

From what I gather, the Cup 2, like the previous Cup N spec is a street tire that works well on the track, while the Trofeo R is a track tire, that according to Pirelli, is not meant for normal street driving. It would be interesting to see some differences in lap times between a Speciale with Cup 2 and Trofeo R tires, since both come in Speciale size.

 

For those of you running the Trofeos, did you go with 235s or 245s up front? I'd like a wider tire....but not if the slight difference in circumference affects the stability control, etc....

 

I think I would stick with the OE size as the height of a tire is a function of the width and the aspect ratio so the circumference would be a little bit more and could confuse the traction control.

 

These tires will definitely hydroplane sooner than a normal street tire, even an aggressive summer tire like PZero or MPSS. If you are only driving the car on nice days/ have the discipline to keep your speed way down if you get caught in a rain storm, then its OK. Personally, I find the MPSS offer such good performance for a street tire I don't feel I need the extra these give.