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  1. PCH

    PCH F1 Rookie

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    #1 PCH, Apr 12, 2005
    I recenently purchased factory 575 19" modular wheels. I will not be tracking the car but prefer a fairly aggressive tire. Would appreciate input on manufacturer, model and size. Also, I'm selling my Kinesis 18" modular wheels with under 1K miles currently listed on our FerrariAds.
     
  2. frefan

    frefan F1 Veteran

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    #2 frefan, Apr 12, 2005
    Ferrari recommends:

    Front:
    Pirelli P Zero Rosso 255/35/ZR19 (32psi)

    Rear:
    Pirelli P Zero Rosso 305/30/ZR19 (32psi)

    Owners Manual page 1.12

    I would start there and adjust accordingly

    :)
     
  3. CodeRed

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    #3 CodeRed, Apr 12, 2005
    On of the main reasons to go 19" is to put on the Corsas, which are not available in 18.
     
  4. PCH

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    #4 PCH, Apr 12, 2005
    I had them on my CS wheel set. Great tires but compound is possibly a bit soft for only street use or not, hmmm.
     
  5. CodeRed

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    #5 CodeRed, Apr 12, 2005
    I have R rated tires on every car that I can get them for, why not? They hold so much better it's worth it.
     
  6. PCH

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    #6 PCH, Apr 13, 2005
    Richard, Of course I do intend to go with a 'ZR' rated tire however, the compound on the Corsa's are almost of slick composition and for street use offer minimal tread life. Additionaly, I don't believe the 'Corsa' is offered in the sizes I need.
     
  7. Gary48

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    #7 Gary48, Apr 13, 2005
    Have the P Zero's but way to soft, they pick up all small rocks and sand blast the body work. Have the Michelin Pilots on another car, same great grip but don't retain rocks and wear far better.

    Gary
     
  8. bobafett

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    #8 bobafett, Apr 18, 2005
    rossos are half-decent, unless it's pouring hard. i like them better than the michelins, even for wear. haven't tried r-compound but i'd love to run them. probably going to try toyo proxies.

    --Dan
     
  9. India Whiskey Charlie

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    #9 India Whiskey Charlie, Apr 18, 2005
    Andrew, I do believe the P-Zero Corsa *System* as used on the Challenge Stradale is very streetable. You can get that tire in 255/35-19 and 305/30-19 sizes for the 575MM with 19" wheels. Ferrari installs them on the 575 Handling GTC package equipped cars.
     
  10. PCH

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    #10 PCH, Apr 18, 2005
    Hi Viken, As mentioned in my prior post, been there done that. Great tire for mainly competition use. Also, the Corsa's are typically unavailable which is doesn't help matters especially for a street car. This time around a wanted a tire with slightly harder compound to better suit my use. I went with the Pirelli PZero Rosso Asimmetrico.
     
  11. stephens

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    #11 stephens, Apr 19, 2005
    I've said it before, I'll say it again, Michelin PS2, noticeably better than the Pirelli in the dry, significantly better in the wet, also available in 19" sizes.
     
  12. Timphy

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    #12 Timphy, Apr 19, 2005
    I wholeheartedly agree with the Michelin PS2's (on right now), having run through the tread life around 40 percent faster with the PZeros!
     
  13. PCH

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    #13 PCH, Apr 19, 2005
    Michelin's PS2 in 305/30ZR19 will not be available in the US until 9/05. Next......
     
  14. stephens

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    #14 stephens, Apr 19, 2005
    Yes but a 295 is available now.
     
  15. PCH

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    #15 PCH, Apr 19, 2005
    Yes, but I don want no stinkin 295s!
     
  16. stephens

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    #16 stephens, Apr 19, 2005
    LOL!
    Measure the cross sectional area of your Pirelli, I'll do the same on my Michelin, you'll probably the Michelin is actually as wide. Pirelli fitments seem to be slightly smaller than Michelins for some reason.
     
  17. PCH

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    #17 PCH, Apr 19, 2005
    Hey, you wanna take it outside!! A bit difficult to get an accurate measurement but I'll get back to you on that. However, I will tell you this. Mine is definately bigger than yours!!
     
  18. stephens

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    #18 stephens, Apr 19, 2005
    :D:D
    I don't think so, I have 315's on at the moment.
     
  19. PCH

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    #19 PCH, Apr 19, 2005
    I believe something got lost in translation.
     
  20. stephens

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    #20 stephens, Apr 19, 2005
    I was quoting my measurement, I gather you come up short. :)
     

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