[staticcornflake]

So I guess I had a lucky year last year, but in the last two months have hit two giant potholes causing bubbles and rips in my front Pirelli Pzero RFT's (staggered 18's).

I replaced the front passenger side last month with a new Pirelli from Tirerack, but now have a new bubble in the front driver's side. Holding air but visible rip so guess I need to get on it. My rears have about 5,000mi left (which is about a year since I don't drive much anymore)

Wondering what people would do as far as tires - I can replace the front with another Pirelli - about $250 installed. When the rears go in about a year, that'll be another $500 to have them all pretty much new (let's call it $1000 because I already replaced the front right last month).

Costco also has a deal on MP4S's installed for $850. Wondering if I just bite the bullet now, maybe try to sell the month-old RFT for something. or just spend $250 now.

Is there a noticeable difference in road noise/ride comfort moving to non-RFT? I'm fine changing a tire, I occasionally do go up into the mountains where if a tire rips open, no tow truck is getting up there, but other than that RFT's don't really bring me peace of mind.

Thanks!

[J555]

The PS4S's will be most likely better in every single aspect you can imagine; including the noise and ride comfort indeed. Switch and let us know your feedback

[wdeerfield]

I love my PS4S. the road noise is minimal and the grip and handling are superior to the stock RFT i had. They got noisy at half tread and didnt hold well in the corners like the PS4S does. I even went from 18s to 19s and even doing so i have a more comfortable ride than i did with RFT 18s. All that said.... do it!

[cfm56d7b]

If I recall correctly, Pirelli P Zero tires come with a one year warranty. Did you have a chance to explore replacing the 2nd tire under warranty?

For LA area driving and weather, MP4S will serve you well. Just avoid going to Big Bear during the winter.

[staticcornflake]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

If I recall correctly, Pirelli P Zero tires come with a one year warranty. Did you have a chance to explore replacing the 2nd tire under warranty?

For LA area driving and weather, MP4S will serve you well. Just avoid going to Big Bear during the winter.

Yeah unfortunately the latest bubble tire is over a year old or 2/32 of wear (came with the car)