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Just ordered another set of rear tires for my QPV. The last set lasted just over 5k miles which is ridiculous as I don't really push the car much to start with. How much do you average?
To be fair they were on my Jaguar XF when I bought it and done nearly 20,000 miles the fronts still look the same and the rears still legal.What are you fitting, Pzero's?
Other than being a cr@p tyre, they come with 7mm of tread not 8mm...go figure???
What are you fitting, Pzero's?
Other than being a cr@p tyre, they come with 7mm of tread not 8mm...go figure???
I would assume the rubber still dries out and cracks just not as fast as if used and exposed to the elements.Just as a note, was looking for tyres for my C63 AMG and prices are a little high. Came across Tyre Leader here in UK. Got best price on tyres by quite a way. They also do 'older' tyres. I'm trying to research what the negatives are to fitting a pair of tyres manufactured in 2013 (P Zero) still in their pirelli wrapping - at £79 each forv285/30/19 it's a huge saving! Nobody seems clear on unused tyres - only on old fitted tyres?
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Just as a note, was looking for tyres for my C63 AMG and prices are a little high. Came across Tyre Leader here in UK. Got best price on tyres by quite a way. They also do 'older' tyres. I'm trying to research what the negatives are to fitting a pair of tyres manufactured in 2013 (P Zero) still in their pirelli wrapping - at £79 each forv285/30/19 it's a huge saving! Nobody seems clear on unused tyres - only on old fitted tyres?
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I have a PS4 front O/S cos I had a puncture - otherwise all P-Zero's - I don't like them cos of the jumping effect u get on lane changes, but to be fair they generally grip well for me and I've never lost the back end or felt like I was going to not that I'm a press-on driver. Lately though cos they are worn I get more wheel spin.....I converted to Michelin ps4's. My bum no longer clenches in temperatures below 10 degrees. While driving that is.
I've got exactly the same feeling when I drive my that the rear is generally unsettled when going over slightly uneven surfaces e.g. lane change etc.I have a PS4 front O/S cos I had a puncture - otherwise all P-Zero's - I don't like them cos of the jumping effect u get on lane changes, but to be fair they generally grip well for me and I've never lost the back end or felt like I was going to not that I'm a press-on driver. Lately though cos they are worn I get more wheel spin.....
I think I might go all PS4 or one for the other front and try the P-Zeros above, too much choice!
I think that is a QP issue full stop in the ones I've driven as they all seemed to do that to an extent. The E55K felt planted in comparison. I've not driven a QP GTS and would be keen to see if the fixed set up changes this. Maybe it is a QP Skyhook issue.I've got exactly the same feeling when I drive my that the rear is generally unsettled when going over slightly uneven surfaces e.g. lane change etc.
WHS ^^^The difference between Michelin PS4s's and P-zeros is night and day in anything other than dry warm conditions.
On my last four 400+bhp cars, I've tried most of the usual suspects, and my favourites used to be Goodyear Eagle F1, until Michelin brought out the Pilot Super sport some years ago, which I found just as good, but lasted MUCH longer as well!
Now the PS4Ss are here there is nothing better for grip and longevity for 90% of driving.
I was reminded once again how terrible the P-zeros were just last week when I went and test drove another GT-S. It was a horrible, wet, greasy day, and on the 100 mile journey there I had nothing but confidence in my car (with PS4Ss fitted). The other GT-S had P-zeros all round, and it was terrible! The traction control was coming on and the car squirming around underneath me with anything more than a gentle foot. It was honestly like driving a completely different car! It can be quite exciting at times but if you actually want some grip, get the PS4S.