Need Some advice for street/track tires-Pirelli PZ4

JKB2ONE · 05-25-2017, 06:07 PM

Hey guys, I am looking to get a set of the new Pirelli PZ4 as a street/track set however I am unable to find any reviews on them. Looks like Tire Rack has not even reviewed them yet.

225/45/18
255/40/18

According to the product description on Tire Rack they are suppose to be much better than the older Pzero model.

Has anyone purchased these tires and tested them out with some spirited driving? I am looking for some feedback before I make a purchase for my 435i gran coupe.

enjoythemusic · 05-25-2017, 07:22 PM

Not Pirelli, yet the PS4S Mich are awesome. Had the previous P Zero and they weren't nearly as good as the old Mich PSS.

JKB2ONE · 05-25-2017, 07:59 PM

I for got to mention i am looking to get the non RUN FLAT tires.
Were your old P-zero tires run flat?

enjoythemusic · 05-25-2017, 08:35 PM

They were std tire, not rft.

MickAv8r · 05-25-2017, 10:52 PM

outside of Trofeo R's on some supercars i know of nobody who chooses Pirelli's for track tires. The user reviews on Tire Rack are pretty poor. If you are going to do more than a single day on track I'd look for something else.

alohasurftoad · 05-26-2017, 03:45 AM

i assume you are keeping your factory wheels?

if so, increase the front size to 245/40/18. although there will be a slight bulge. it is the max recommended size on 8" width.

continue with 255/40/18 on the 8.5" rear as it is already at the limit for an 8.5" and bulges slightly as well.

increasing the front width will reduce some of the understeer inherent with 225/255 stagger.

the lightest and best street/track tires in 18" size are michelin pilot super sport or continental extreme contact sport.

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JKB2ONE Enlisted Member 5 Rep 36 Posts Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: los angeles iTrader: (1)	Need Some advice for street/track tires-Pirelli PZ4 Hey guys, I am looking to get a set of the new Pirelli PZ4 as a street/track set however I am unable to find any reviews on them. Looks like Tire Rack has not even reviewed them yet. 225/45/18 255/40/18 According to the product description on Tire Rack they are suppose to be much better than the older Pzero model. Has anyone purchased these tires and tested them out with some spirited driving? I am looking for some feedback before I make a purchase for my 435i gran coupe.
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enjoythemusic Captain 364 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Dinan Stage 4 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Not Pirelli, yet the PS4S Mich are awesome. Had the previous P Zero and they weren't nearly as good as the old Mich PSS. __________________ Enjoy the Drive, Steven 2014 435i M-Opt, M LSD, Dinan CAI/IC/BTurbo/Stage 4, ER TIC/CP, GFB DV+, Fabspeed HJS cat DP & Mich PS4S.
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JKB2ONE Enlisted Member 5 Rep 36 Posts Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: los angeles iTrader: (1)	I for got to mention i am looking to get the non RUN FLAT tires. Were your old P-zero tires run flat?
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enjoythemusic Captain 364 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Dinan Stage 4 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	They were std tire, not rft. __________________ Enjoy the Drive, Steven 2014 435i M-Opt, M LSD, Dinan CAI/IC/BTurbo/Stage 4, ER TIC/CP, GFB DV+, Fabspeed HJS cat DP & Mich PS4S.
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MickAv8r Captain 175 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2014 EBII 328ix Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Hampster iTrader: (0)	outside of Trofeo R's on some supercars i know of nobody who chooses Pirelli's for track tires. The user reviews on Tire Rack are pretty poor. If you are going to do more than a single day on track I'd look for something else. __________________ Well weathered leather, hot metal and oil, the scented country air. Sunlight on chrome, the blur of the landscape, every nerve aware! 2014 328ix EBII - Sport AT, Light Pkg, Blk Dakota, Moonroof, Navigation, Heated Seats, HK Audio, Driver Assist, Sport Pedals, Dinan Springs, Bilstein B8s, M-Performance BBK
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05-26-2017, 03:45 AM	#6
alohasurftoad Brigadier General 3078 Rep 4,327 Posts Drives: 440i gran coupe w/mppsk Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: hawaii iTrader: (0)	i assume you are keeping your factory wheels? if so, increase the front size to 245/40/18. although there will be a slight bulge. it is the max recommended size on 8" width. continue with 255/40/18 on the 8.5" rear as it is already at the limit for an 8.5" and bulges slightly as well. increasing the front width will reduce some of the understeer inherent with 225/255 stagger. the lightest and best street/track tires in 18" size are michelin pilot super sport or continental extreme contact sport.
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