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Best Tires for stock 430 wheels?

Discussion in '360/430' started by vittle, Jul 13, 2008.

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  1. vittle

    vittle Rookie

    Jun 29, 2008
    21
    Any suggestion on tires? Looking for something with a smooth ride but is still a high performance tire.
     
  2. marksp

    marksp Formula Junior

    Jul 10, 2006
    737
    Redmond, WA
    It goes without saying that each of the optional tires (Michelin, Pirelli, Goodyear) that Ferrari specs for the F430 is a "high performance" tire. It would be helpful to know a little more about your requirements, location and/or use conditions i.e. track? rain? run flat?

    In my case, I have a set of Pirelli's which offer great performance, are very predictable and offer great wet road feel. I also have a set of Goodyear run flats which I use for trips > 100 miles from home.

    You can probably add Bridgestone and Nitto to your short list as well.
     
  3. coffee

    coffee Rookie

    Jul 13, 2008
    23
    pirreli p-zero tyres seem to be the best for general use.
     
  4. vittle

    vittle Rookie

    Jun 29, 2008
    21
    I live in Southern California and wouldn't be driving in wet conditions. No track use but want something that can handle some playtime. I drive the car almost everyday so a comfortable ride is also important.
     
  5. C4YES

    C4YES Formula Junior

    Apr 7, 2008
    992
    Orange County, CA
    Full Name:
    Todd
    I've used both Pirelli P-zero Rosso and Michelin PS2 tires (235/35/19 & 295/30/19) on my 911 C4S and w/o a doubt the PS2s are more quiet and comfortable than the Rossos. I didn't push it too hard so all I can say is that dry braking and handling were very similar. No wet driving experience. If you're going the Pirelli route, the PZERO is their best performing tire but I believe has a low treadwear rating.
     
  6. Swiss Frank

    Swiss Frank Karting

    May 6, 2008
    177
    Hong Kong
    This is an old thread, but didn't get many responses. At the minimum, does anyone have any fresh info over the last six months?
     

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