Pirelli P7000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Price Paid:  $1100.00 from Ozzy Tyres

Year / Model Reviewed:
2005 Impreza WRX

Summary:
Pirelli P7000 Super Sport Tyres
I have just replaced all four Bridgestone RE050's that came stock on my 05 WRX after 30K kms with Pirelli P7000 Super Sport Tyres. After looking at Yokohama, Falken and Bridgestone I bought the Pirellis. The first thing I noticed on the highway out of town was the noise on both concrete and asphalt highway starting at 80km plus. Either deal with this by turning up the stereo or get a louder muffler?! I pushed the tyres this weekend on some coastal hairpin climbs on the south coast and they hug exceptionally well in the dry heat. From an aethetic perspective, these tyres look aggressive and point to a rally motorsport heritage. I have yet to push them into corners in the wet as we are in a severe drought, but they hold on manky Austalian country pot-holed bitumen and city roads. I don't classify myself as a racer boy but enjoy a spirited drive. Overall I am pleased with them so far.

Strengths:
Great grip in the dry. Deep tread, sure footed when pushed into corners.

Weaknesses:
Expensive.

Similar Products Used:
Bridgestone RE050's

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

Price Paid:  $185.00 from DEALER

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 PIRELLI P 7000

Summary:
the tire came as OEMS with my car 205/40/r17...very good for lateral acceleration and cornering...proper inflation is important for this tire as side wall isint as strong as expected...long lasting thread and excelent on wet...thread wear is very good...overall a high recommend

Strengths:
tire life, wet grip,looks,

Weaknesses:
weak side wall will disintegrate rapidly if underinflated n cornered alot

Similar Products Used:
almost all leading brands

Price Paid:  $94.00 from Local Atlanta store

Year / Model Reviewed:
 1996 GSR

Summary:
To the person who said that the OEM Michelins were better??? Whew. That is hard for me to understand especially going from an all season (compromised) tire to a high performance tire). I went to a plus zero Z rated over the all season V rated MIch's since the RE730's did not come in the OEM size. The Michelins spun in straight line acceleration in the wet, the Potenzas did not! THe RE730's outhandled the OEMs in every category except mileage(I did not drive them in snow) and noise. I probably could have rotated them more often. They became noisy after wear but it was mostly noticable at 30 - 45 mph. I had them up to over 100 and they were very stable. Perhaps the air pressure on the other guys GSR was not set correctly. I went up from 35 front 33 rear to 37 front 35 rear and it helped turn in. HAndlimg of the car improved over OEM's considerably.

Strengths:
Great dry and wet traction especially on the GSR - some tires do not do well on some cars for whatever reason. My SP900 Dunlops went well with the GSR also.

Weaknesses:
wear and noise

Similar Products Used:
MIch XGT V4 Dunlop SP9000

Price Paid:  $96.00 from Online Tire Store

Year / Model Reviewed:
 2000 Acura Integra

Summary:
I bought the P7000s partially to get away from the OEM Michelins that offer a very short tread life and also I had tried the P7000 SS on my 89’ Formula 350 and loved the performance. So far so good; the Pirellis are sure footed, solid performance in the rain, and takes corners without a squeal. The tires look good though I would have bought them even if the didn’t. I have only one beef with the tires (with the present set as well as the set on my Formula); is that they are not as wide as they claim to be; another reviewer here has noticed the same. That aside, the Pirelli is a very good performer and I’m pleased with it.

Strengths:
Cornering, Wet & Dry sure-footedness.

Weaknesses:
Size dimensions are not accurate.

Similar Products Used:
GoodYear Gatorback; Michelin XGT (I would never recommend Michelin because of the VERY short wear life).

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Excellent performance tire. Good solid grip in wet or dry. Excellent ride with the 205/55x15 tire on my 86 SAAB 9000 Turbo. What particularly impresses is the way the tire follows the contour of the road giving predictable handling in any conditions. Do not use this tire in snow!

Strengths:
wet and dry handling, good ride.

Weaknesses:
none. Not a snow tire (obviously)

Similar Products Used:
Michelin Pilot HX, Pirelli P6, P6000,