Pirelli, Bridgestone or Michelin for F430

Was going to get a new set of Pirelli as I've just noticed my front has a 3" hairline crack on one of the fronts, would have never noticed it had the cars weight pushed it open against the drive :0
Reading the threads the MPSS appear to be preferred and there is a lot of negative comments on the P Zero's

So should I be buying a full set of P Zero's (K1 fit front and F fit rear) ??

Want to order asap so please let me know your thoughts?

Many thanks!!

 

Michelin For me.

 

IMO - Michelin MPSS

No client complaints - I personally have them on all of my cars as well.

S

 

Is mpsss back in stock? It was on back order forever

 

I Have mich on one 430 and Pirelli on my other 430 - same crap driving around normally

 

If the correct OEM size tires are available in MPSS, get them. If only Bridgestone or Pirelli are available in OEM sizes, it's a toss up, as there are trade offs. The Pirellis meet all specs. The RE-11 Bridgestones don't have quite the speed rating, last I looked, but handle better and run quieter. This should not be an issue unless you do a lot of sustained high speed running over 150mph, or need to pass stringent inspections (like in Germany).

 

MPSS hands down for my sort of preferences - would rather have better grip than longer run. A few years back put them on my Corvette too after being really disappointed with the P-Zero's and Potenza's that couldn't handle neither the power nor the turning..

 

1st choice MPSS
2nd choice Bridgestone RE-11 (replaced by RE-71's?)
3rd choice Pzero's

 

MPSS or Michelin Cup Two

 

If all you look is performance, get RE-71R. This tire is so good, performance wise, it is very close to race tire. See the comparison here. Prima Racing « Prima Racing Website Prima Racing

MPSS is quite and probably one of the best tire for the street.

Michelin Sport Cup 2 is very good performance tire, but they heat cycled out, so it is not a good street tire.

 

I agree with Bob. I've owned all three brands. I would not purchase Pirelli again. Did not have a great experience with them.

 

MPSS

 

where do you live (weather)?
what kind of driving do you do?
what is important to you, grip?, durability?, other?
need more info to provide feedback

but
I would probably not buy any pirelli product.................. there are many other adequate options in most cases.

I recently put RE-11s on my 360, only because the RE-71s were not available in correct sizes.

 

Personally I would not buy pirelli tires due to ChemChina owing them.

 

I will never buy Pirelli tires again. They wear way too fast in my experience. I have Bridgestone RE 11 now. Will probably stay with them or Michelin next time.

 

I live in Cheshire, England, drive only 1 or 2 k a year, dry miles, driving pretty pedestrian really, the odd blast, track use would be a NO, what is important, well, price, durability and keeping the car original, unless the main dealers and broader Ferrari community approves of the tire brand/model selection, as in the case of the much more recently developed MPSS, although I'm not sure they are widely accepted over the factory F430 tire choice?

 

Quick thread Hijack. Apologies.

How often should you replace your tires even if not worn? Mine are pushing 5 years.

 

I was just told today 2 or 3 years max, especially on high performance cars, 5 years and I'd expect your stickies to be rock hard and not sticky at all

 

I just ordered MPSS for my CS due to age, 10 years. Frankly, the 10 year old tires stick fine for street driving once warmed up. Just replacing them to be on the safe side.

Ive got 20 year old Perrellis on my Alfa GTV6 because new P6000 aren't available and look "right" on the car. It rides a little loose, but I don't push it anyway. It's mainly a show car.

10 yr old on the 355 too. Performs fine on street, but I'm replacing these this year for safety as well. Recently got the car and these came on it.

Ive never had a problem with old tires, but maybe I'm just lucky. Others here have had issues. To replace them every two or three years is a bit much imho.

10 years is as long as I'd go on performance cars. They won't handle at 10/10ths like a new tire, but how many people are really driving like that on the streets anyway.

 

They weren't any good for a very long time prior.

 

I have MPSS on mine for more than 1.5-year, still great.

 

I use every 6 years for tires, Ferrari or any other car.

 

Six years is pretty much my limit, cognitively. I live in Colorado where there is very little humidity. If you live in the Midwest or Southeast maybe you could get away with a little more time. 10 years is definitely pushing it by any measure. Just my two cents.

 

MPSS for sure.

Better dry traction than Pirellis
Better wet traction than Pirellis
Last longer than Pirellis
Less noise than Pirellis
Less rough than Pirellis
Don't crack after two years
Don't flatspot permanently from sitting

If not MPSS, get Bridgestone 11's.

 

I think it's faily clear now which tyre you should get..