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  1. stuart

    stuart Karting

    Aug 13, 2003
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    Hidden Hills.CA
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    Stuart Siegel
    I am still running the original tires (4500 miles) on my 92 512TR. They must go and I would love some suggestions. I am not going on the track and do not need performance beyond the stock p zero's. Living in in Southern Calif I am not concerned about wet weather. Suggestions please!
    Stuart
     
  2. enjoythemusic

    enjoythemusic F1 World Champ

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  3. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

    Nov 4, 2003
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    Lets see, you should have already changed the belts twice dure to rubber wearing out, but can't find the money to fit modern performance tires? This tells us something.......

    Bridgestone S03s are excelent tires.
     
  4. stuart

    stuart Karting

    Aug 13, 2003
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    It is always a surprise to me when you go to a group that is dedicated to helping each other and you get a sarcastic answer. I bought the car with 3700 miles on it, nothing touched on the car since 1992. I just spent $10K on the 30K service plus everything else. I finally decided to get around to the tires and thought I would ask a simple question.....What is the something that that tells you....
     
  5. Tuco

    Tuco Karting

    Mar 10, 2004
    148
    Texas
    Stuart
    I have a 93 512TR with michelin pilotsports 235/40 frt
    295/35 rear (factory specs) They provide great traction with decent durability. Not the cheapest tires (around $400 for the rears mnt/bal.) IMHO tires as well as any component for Fcars are worth buying the best available. for technical and cosmetic reasons.
     
  6. Frari

    Frari Formula 3

    Nov 5, 2003
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    Stuart, people call impolite people like mitch alsop "wankers" in Australia. What type of prick is he when a chatter asks a sensible question and he comes out with this crap. I would suggest you go for the bridgestones. regards frari
     
  7. Wolfgang

    Wolfgang F1 World Champ
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    I`m very happy with my new set of Pirelli P Zero Asymetrico.
     
  8. bubba

    bubba Formula 3

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    I use Kumho tires. I even wrote a review at tirerack.com So far so good. Excellent value for money.
     
  9. normhuff

    normhuff Formula Junior

    Dec 14, 2003
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    Stuart,

    Tires do last a long time and are one of the last things you do get around to replacing. I ran the originals on my Corvette for 21 years before finally having to replace them last year. There was plenty of tread left on them, but over the years they flat spot and get out of round from sitting in one place most of the time. Anyway I have Bridgestones on the F-car, and are fine by me also.
     
  10. Dave

    Dave F1 Rookie

    Apr 15, 2001
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    So James, in your expert opinion, is it then safe to drive your vehicle on 21 year old tires?
     
  11. Greg G

    Greg G F1 Rookie

    Wow Wolfgang - your car looks stunning, love the 512 wheels!
     
  12. Wolfgang

    Wolfgang F1 World Champ
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    Thanks a lot Greg.
     
  13. Norm512TR

    Norm512TR Formula Junior

    Nov 10, 2001
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    Stewart,

    I've been hearing good thing about the new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2, you should take a look- they're being made in the right sizes. I'm still wearing out a set of Pirelli P Zero's, but I thinking of my next set.

    Norm
     
  14. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
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    Wolfgang, did you get my PM?
     
  15. 95spiderman

    95spiderman F1 World Champ
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  16. normhuff

    normhuff Formula Junior

    Dec 14, 2003
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    I think I would rather drive on 21-year old tires than have my donkey sent overseas. At least one of us can live to tell about it. The tires are still stored in my garage, since I hope to still get the car judged in the Bloomington Gold Corvette Show someday...
     
  17. Grigio 512TR

    Grigio 512TR Karting

    Nov 13, 2002
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    I just changed out my original set of P Zeros for Pilot Sports. Tire Rack had a special on the fronts so the entire set wasn't that expensive. I was looking at the Kumho and S-03, but well all in all I guess I just wanted to try the Michelins. Hey, and you also get $50 bucks towards Best Buy purchase if you buy a set of Michelins. I personally don't think you can go wrong with any of the previous suggestions.....it's personal pref. Oh, and at the time I couldn't find the S-03's in the rear sizes.
     
  18. Wolfgang

    Wolfgang F1 World Champ
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    No, just checked again my box. Please send it again or direct to me:
    [email protected]
    Wolfgang
     
  19. stuart

    stuart Karting

    Aug 13, 2003
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    Thanks to you and "almost" everyone else for your support. I will start visiting some tire stores and see what is available. After I returned from a trip to Hearst Castle in Northern Calif with the Ferrari club I noticed that half my tires disappeared. The old tires were like rocks. I am also an corvette guy with a 1962 FI vette but I keep the old tires leaning against a wall for the occasional show. I run a more modern tire for real driving.
     
  20. RP512TR

    RP512TR Karting

    Jan 11, 2004
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    Michelin pilotsports are what i have on my 92 512TR they ride nicer than the pireli's and they handle just as good.
     
  21. vlamgat

    vlamgat Formula Junior

    Jan 9, 2004
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    What do you mean by ride nicer: quiter, more compliant, better turn in, less tram lining, -all of the above?

    Waht pressures are people running in their 512 tr tires? The book has the front ones at 35 I believe and th rears at 34 but I have heard this is to promote safety with u/steer and one should run front and back at 35 for more neutral handling. I have noticed u/steer at the book levels on the track until the tires were hot (Pirelli Asyms) and they becam a little more predictable but turn in is slow for a track car.
     
  22. stuart

    stuart Karting

    Aug 13, 2003
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    Thanks again to everyone, I just got my pilot sports installed today and they seem great. If you remember I was running the original tires from 1992 and I can tell you both the rears split while being removed from the rim. I guess those old tires are a much greater safety hazard than I expected. I just happy it did not happen while I was driving. As a bonus these new tires are so much better than the old that it feels like I added power steering.
    Stuart
     
  23. Steve

    Steve Formula Junior

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Good to hear. I would have also recommended the Michelin Pilot Sports. I order mine from Costco for my 92 512TR!
     
  24. Grigio 512TR

    Grigio 512TR Karting

    Nov 13, 2002
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    Good call. Yup. I like mine too. Power steering? You must be working out doing those arm curls. :) Enjoy.
     
  25. Grigio 512TR

    Grigio 512TR Karting

    Nov 13, 2002
    205
    Where's Diamond Head
    Steve, I believe I saw your red/tan 512TR over at Alfa of Tacoma over a year ago being serviced by Carlo. Just wanted to say that it was a really nice example of a 512. Cheers.
     

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