Re: Round Black, Holds Air 700Z's

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Ernest Wong say:

> A while back someone asked about the new breed of Pirelli's. I've been wary
> of the reputation they have on this list, but Tired Crack is having a nice
> sale this month.
> 
> If my eyes don't deceive me, the 205/50-15's Pirelli P700Z's are $71 each.
> That's Vr rated so it'd be P700V's. That's cheeper than the avaunted Dunlop
> D60A2's.
> 
> Have also heard that the VW list chose the P700's as the fastest wearing
> tires this side of them emergency skinnys.

I've never been impressed with Pirellis. Had the P600, P6, and P500,
and hated them all. I don't know if the "new breed" is any better, or
if the "ultra-high performance" is any better.

I do know a friend with a BMW M5 who used to have the P700Z's.
For what it's worth, he runs Dunlop SP8000's on it now.


$71 seems to be a fluke price for the small 50/15's; maybe they are
overstocked in these.  The rest of the prices are around $150.
Also, the D60A2 in that size is much higher than in the 60/15's.
I'm getting mine (205/60/15) for $60.

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