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Discussion in '348/355' started by Husker, Jun 5, 2006.

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  1. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

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    #1 Husker, Jun 5, 2006
    OK guys...I've narrowed the tire choices down to these two. Which is a better brand in your opinion and why?
     
  2. jjstecher

    jjstecher Formula Junior

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    #2 jjstecher, Jun 5, 2006
    Michelin Pilot Cups :)

    Michelin in general I like better than the Bridgestones as I think they are more responsive.
     
  3. henkie

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    #3 henkie, Jun 5, 2006
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    Auto Motor und Sport is the biggest and most serious car magazine in Germany.
    Every year they have a huge "best tire" comparisation...
    They did it this time (2005) in the 225/45-17.

    Check it out. Although in german you'll get it...
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  4. henkie

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    #4 henkie, Jun 5, 2006
    I drive 60.000 km a year with my Audi quattro for the company, and a lot on the Autobahn in Germany.
    I've tried a lot of tires the last years.

    Believe me, nothing beats the Conti Sport Contact..
     
  5. orteguita

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    #5 orteguita, Jun 6, 2006
    I have just put on four Pirelli Asymetric. Better than my old Bridgestones, but maybe because they were 15 years old !

    Soon
     
  6. Lagerlout

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    #6 Lagerlout, Jun 6, 2006
    Pirelli recommended to me the "Pirelli System" which is assymetrico's and Pzero directionale's (from memory). This is what I run on my GTC. Apparently it improves the handling. Hard to tell as my fronts were 15 years old too. Seems people in Ferrari-land don't need to change their tyres with age. ;)
     
  7. Dr.T348

    Dr.T348 Formula 3

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    #7 Dr.T348, Jun 6, 2006
    Car and Driver, I think (one of the magazines in US), did a similar test. Goodyears came out on top. Michelins ranked 3rd or 4th. Perrelli and Bridgestone were middle of pack. Yokohama's and Continetal did well. Top 5 were very similar.

    I went with Michelin's because they had 18 in. size I was looking for. They were 2lbs. less per tire than same size Goodyears. I would have gone with Yokohama's because had good experience in past, but did not carry size in Advan series.
     

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