It's been a while since a tire thread

Pirelli P7 Cincuratos. I have done about 10k miles on them & will buy another set in the spring.


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I agree with @Iain. I have the modern Pirelli P7 Cinturato on my Mondial 3.2 coupe, and I'm very happy with them, and they look "correct" as well.

I've said this many times on these tire threads; don't put a super sticky modern tire on a 308/328. These cars were never designed for that level of grip, and it will take some of the fun of driving away.

 

Any modern tire is better than the tires that came on it! Last set of tires I just went down to the local BF Goodrich dealer - about a mile from the house - and they installed a set of Sport Comps. They work as well as the "premium" tires I installed the previous two tire changes. Frankly, unless it's been modified for the track, I don't think a 3x8 can make any use of modern max performance (expensive) tires.

Obviously if you want a modern "retro" tire for appearance sake, that's a different thing...

 

Continental Sport Contact are pretty sticky. The size comes and goes ??

 

The only tyre you should fit to a 328.
The only tyre still available that was a factory fitted option back in the day.
The heritage Pirelli P7


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If you're happy with Bridgstones, stick with them. The only other tire I would consider is Michelin.

 

I have Compomotive 17" on my 308 QV, fronts are 7" wide and rears 8" wide. The current sizes are 225/45 on the front and 245/40 on the back; however they look a bit small in the arches - esp the fronts. If I go for a taller tyre, say a 225/50 or a 235/45 on the front and say a 245/45 or 255/40 does anyone know if they would fit and do the job of looking better in the arches, and would there be any side effects, e.g. on speedo?

 

Ray here are my 17” Compomotive, 8” front with 225/45/17 and 9” rear with 255/40/17 Sumitomo HTR Z III

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Pirelli P7 heritage tyres are a different animal to the P Zero.

 

Ok, but those things are over twice the price of P7 Cs

The difficult tyres to find ( at least in the UK ) are the 225x50s for the rear , there are not many options. The fronts are common as dirt, it's the rears that limit the choice of what you can use.

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I never said they were the cheapest... just the best !!

 

I put the Firehawk Indy 500's on mine and couldn't be happier. Top rated Ultra High Performance Summer tire on TIreRack.

 

FWIW my Ferrari 308GTSI is a driver, I put just about 15k miles on her this year. I run GT Radial Champiro UHP AS 225/50-16 & 205/55-16 They ride great and I do not mind if if run the tread off in 20-25k mile at Under $100usd mounted/balance. Just saying........

 

Asking the experts. I bought a set of HRE 16" wheels, 8" front and 9" rear came off a 308. I am planning to mount some tires and use it for a second set of wheel with wider tires. So they're 1" bigger than the factory ones. What tires should I put on? I see Mike's set up above but his whees are 17".

 

Ah, I guess mine must also be 8" at front and 9" at the back then - unless there were other size Compomotives for the 308?

 

I just installed Continental Extreme Contact Patch tires on my 89 328 with my brand new used Compomotive Rims, 235 45 17 F 255 45 17 Rear 8 inch / 9 inch

I just came back from my first night drive with my air pressures set the way I like, and these tires are as good as the P ZEROS ROSSOS I have been using for 21 years . 245 45 17 R and 235 45 17 F. I think with the 9 inch rears and the 8 inch fronts, I may be able to go 245 45 17 F and 265 45 17 R , but I think I will stay with what I have .

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I've said this before and others have pointed it out but there aren't really any crappy tires out there, they've all been weeded out so it basically boils down to what tread pattern you like - how they look. I'm going with the BFG Sport Comps. I like the looks and I've used them on the Alfa. Honestly I'd go with the Perrllis if the didn't cost twice as much.

 

I completely disagree, the 308 / 328 came right off Ferraris 1970s F1 effort, N. Lauda had a substantial part in its design, and quite the contrary , the tires of that era were most likely not up to the level of grip the 3x8s were capable of, especially when you upgraded to 17 inch rims. I have used P Zero Rossos super sticky tires on my 89 for 21 years, and the driving experience , second to none, even when compared to the sterile nanny aided Ferraris of today. My only want, would be that the 3x8s had 300 HP at the rear wheel, in no way for me, the 270 at the crank lessened my experience. AT 100,000 miles, my suspension was working almost as good as it does now , since it has been completely rebuilt. The difference was really felt once the motor mounts were replaced. My 328 has no problem getting the tires to turn and burn when the throttle is wacked open. For a car thats 31 years old, with a 60/40 rear to front weight ratio, these 3x8s are really a testament to Ferraris build quality of that era, and prior eras. , especially when it comes to handling.One more item I would like to speak about, would be that even with the 60/40 weight ratio, the 3x8s have a very balanced feel and feedback, the uneven weight ratio rears its head on downhill cornering, and off camber corners.

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You might want to check if the US spec for these tires is recommended for trucks and/or SUV

 

Yup, I was going to go with the Sport Comp 2's but the rears are currently NA. P7's not until March. My tires are pretty worn and just found a one inch staple in the sidewall of my right rear so I'm grounded. I tried pulling it out but it was the only thing holding the air in! Two brands that are available are Michelin Pilot Exalto and Pirelli P-zero Rosso.

 

I’d recommend Bridgestone RE 71’s. They have a great tread pattern and grip really well and do have that softer ride you desire. Don’t like Pirelli’s at all.