Recommendations - New Tires in 2015

[Desertnate]

LOL, maybe KlasseAct will back me up here--the P7 was THE tire in the way-back machine, back when we were still using lettered tires here (before P-metric), P7's were what came on Porche Turbos, Countach's, that kind of thing--they were the first high speed, low profile tires back in the day when here in the US a "performance" tire was a station wagon tire with RWL's instead of a whitewall (think of the Bandit's Trans Am with Goodyear Custom Polysteel Radials).

At least that's how I remember it, I could be wrong.

I think you're right. I remember those tires.

Today, they still offer a performance summer tire with the P7 designator in W and Y speed ratings. I know it's OEM on the Jag F-type R, and some Lambo's. I've seen a few 911 GT3's and Turbo S with them at Cars and Coffee, but don't know if they are OEM. The run-flat version of the same tire is standard on some BMW "M" cars I think.

The funny part is what they have done with that name and tread pattern. On Tirerack you can find the W/Y rated P7 performance tire as we'd suspect, but they also offer a V and H rated summer version (H rated summer tires?!). Pirelli then goes one further by producing an all-season H/V rated touring tire with the same name and tread pattern with sipes carved into the tread blocks.

Seems to be watering down the legacy of the original.

 

[DaveT435]

Whatever you decide on if you have a Dicount Tire store near you they will match anyone's prices. All free devices after the sale, free prorated road hazard comes with the purchase. They take appointments for installation and your rotations etc. not a better place to buy tires.

 

[DaveT435]

Continental DWS great tire lacks a little in mileage on some cars. Pirelli P zero Nero, and Yokohma YK 580 both greT tires. A little quieter than the Continentals. On a Camry, with what you've said you want out of the tires I would recommend the Yokohama YK 580. I have a lot of years experience in the tire industry. 28 to be exact.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Today, they still offer a performance summer tire with the P7 designator in W and Y speed ratings. I know it's OEM on the Jag F-type R, and some Lambo's.

See, I don't know what I'm talking about, but Pirelli has been milking the P7 name for a long time, once upon a time I had a set of P77's, which was an all-season tire (back when that was a new thing) which was sized for "American" cars and had an asymmetrical tread pattern, the inside for snow, the outside for dry (or vice versa). They were made in Brazil. So it had that "P7" in it, and you thought you were going to turn your Buick into a Lambo with Italian tires...

 

[Desertnate]

See, I don't know what I'm talking about...

I wouldn't say that. I could be way off with the name. I thought it was P7. I remember the Pirelli tires on the 911's and such. Back then, I just noticed brand names, not the models. I could very well be the one who's history is out of whack. :xyxthumbs:

 

[Setec Astronomy]

No, it was the P7 back then, I just didn't realize they had so many P7 models now--I guess that's why that one I was looking at was a P7 Cinturato, to distinguish it from the other P7's.

 

[Klasse Act]

Pirelli were the go to tire for Euro's, also Dunlops but my Fiat came with Pirelli's and they starting wearing at 5500 miles and the alignment was fine.

I remember TRX tires and actually saw an 82' 5.0 Mustang GT at a show last weekend...ALL ORIGINAL! Those tires are so old though I wouldn't trust them but then again the Stang had 140 HP...how times, cars and tires have changed.

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[Setec Astronomy]

I remember TRX tires and actually saw an 82' 5.0 Mustang GT at a show last weekend...ALL ORIGINAL! Those tires are so old though I wouldn't trust them but then again the Stang had 140 HP...how times, cars and tires have changed.

Oh, now you did it--TRX!! Yeah, things sure do come around and go around.

 

[wdmaccord]

That's what's going on my GTI as soon as the OEM's wear out (not soon enough).

Conti has some great offerings these days at multiple performance levels. The DW's, DWS/DWS06, PureContact, and even the CrossContact LX20's for SUV's all have great reviews.

Maybe I'll have to look into these (DWS06) when I replace the stock Michelins on my 2013 Accord.

 

[MIsnowman]

i don't know much about tires in that class, but i can tell you for a fact that the Pirelli P7 Cinturato all seasons are superb. i had them for a few months on a temporary vehicle whilst a car was being delivered and i could not believe how good they were for regular all seasons. and i have bad experiences with Pirelli, haha, but these were outstanding.

My mom has the Pirelli P7s you mentioned on her Mazda 3 and they have been great as well. The crap Good Years that came oem burned off in 17K miles, but since we didn't take it in for rotations, (we did rotate them) they wouldn't do anything for her. She then bought a cheapy set of "good ride" or some crap like that and they were so ungodly loud after about 10k miles she couldn't stand it. I took the car and had the P7s put on after a couple friends strongly recommending them and she couldn't be happier. They are super quite and handle well on both wet and dry pavement. They never see snow, as any all season tire today is a joke compared to a designated snow tire, IMO.

 

[elmoore]

Continental DWS great tire lacks a little in mileage on some cars. Pirelli P zero Nero, and Yokohma YK 580 both greT tires. A little quieter than the Continentals. On a Camry, with what you've said you want out of the tires I would recommend the Yokohama YK 580. I have a lot of years experience in the tire industry. 28 to be exact.

+1. I believe the YK580s are a Discount Tire exclusive. I replaced a set of Conti DWS with them on my Legacy and have been very pleased.

 

[CDot]

Pirelli P zero Nero, and Yokohma YK 580 both greT tires. A little quieter than the Continentals. On a Camry, with what you've said you want out of the tires I would recommend the Yokohama YK 580. I have a lot of years experience in the tire industry. 28 to be exact.

+1. I believe the YK580s are a Discount Tire exclusive. I replaced a set of Conti DWS with them on my Legacy and have been very pleased.

I've heard good things about the YK580's --that is until they start to wear past 20K or so--then they reportedly get very loud. Tough thing about tire reviews is that most people review them initially or pre-10K, so you barely ever get "full term of use" reviews.

 

[derek0609]

I've heard good things about the YK580's --that is until they start to wear past 20K or so--then they reportedly get very loud. Tough thing about tire reviews is that most people review them initially or pre-10K, so you barely ever get "full term of use" reviews.

I had 2 sets of the DWS on my 2010 Mazdaspeed3 and the car chewed through them in under 25,000 miles both times. I had the YK580s as the last set on and got well over 35,000 miles on them but I noticed right off the bat that they were louder than the DWS and wet gripped seemed less.

 

[Desertnate]

I've heard good things about the YK580's --that is until they start to wear past 20K or so--then they reportedly get very loud. Tough thing about tire reviews is that most people review them initially or pre-10K, so you barely ever get "full term of use" reviews.

I've not had very good experiences with Yoko's. I ran a set on my wife's SUV and a tire similar to the 580's on the car I was driving at the time. Both were extremely loud, even when new...possibly the loudest tires I've ever used. I also found their performance on anything but dry pavement really disappointing.

After that experience on two different types from the brand on two totally different vehicles, I'll never buy another set. My wife hated them on her vehicle so much, she'd probably leave me if she ever spotted them on her vehicle.

 

[MPBGT]

I've had good luck with Continental, Yokahama and Michelin. All the Goodyears I've ever had seemed to wear quickly same with BFGoodrich. If Its a DD and something your keeping pay up on the tires and go for quality.

 

[DaveT435]

I've heard good things about the YK580's --that is until they start to wear past 20K or so--then they reportedly get very loud. Tough thing about tire reviews is that most people review them initially or pre-10K, so you barely ever get "full term of use" reviews.

A lot of road noise comes from lack of, or improper rotation. Rotate every 6,000. On a front wheel drive cross the backs when you move them to the front and move the fronts straight back.

 

[d33p]

Michelin Pilot as/3. Dont know if they make em in that size or the price but you wont find a better tire.

 

[MIsnowman]

Good Year Assurance ComforTred touring is another good tire. Might be a little higher $$ but they are good tires with decent traction on snow and ice.

 

[CDot]

Michelin Pilot as/3. Dont know if they make em in that size or the price but you wont find a better tire.

Best tires I ever had were Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S...lasted 50K and held their silence/grip/smoothness the entire treadlife. Michelin's might be a bit above my budget though (unless I find a deal); the wife just got laid off last month so finances are tight.

We shall see tho...will be finalizing tomorrow.

 

[whavens]

I can't recommend Michelins until they correct the issues with dry rotting. I have a set on my Volvo, that have plenty of tread left but have cracked so badly that I have one leaking from the sidewall. When I went to a tire shop they had a card with cutouts that had pictures on either side of the cutout with various levels of cracking. This is what Michelin provides the dealer to determine the level they will pro rate the tires.

When I contacted Michelin, they said since I was not the original purchaser they would do nothing. I have been buying Michelin tires for over 30 years, but not again until I am convinced the issue has been resolved.

Walter


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