This is somewhat a contradiction in terms, that is the stickiest tire is not the best for high way performance handling irrespective to.
Is it possible to get stickier rear tires without compromising highway performance? Or is what I have the best compromise?
I still have my first set of Pirelli P Zero Asimmetrico tires on my car. I have driven 16,000 miles. I would be willing to get softer rear tires even if their life is less than what I'm getting now. My rear tires have 3/32 in. and front have 6/32 in. tread.
There is an interesting article in "Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords" magazine called, "Party Time, Italian Style", p.144 of the 2/04 issue about Pirelli P Zero Corsa's and others. The artlcle states, "The Corsas are no joke. They are true semi-slicks, offering maximum dry grip and high-speed capability without regard to noise or comfort". Does this mean they are going to be noisier and more prone to jolting than the Pirellis I now have?I 'm not sure if they come in my size and are better than what I have.
A reference to the Pirelli P Zero Nero was made, "Usually the big tradeoff in ultrahigh performance tires is ultimate grip for ride quality. Not here. The Neros deliver both..." The author did mention that he has driven extensively in Saleens with these tires.
I have have read our website threads about Nitto tires. Some of you are now using them.
I want to use these tires on my car all of the time. I drag infrequently at the track, but occasionally meet up with another car at a set of lights...you know what I mean.
Now for some advice and suggestions from this magnificent web of knowledgeable enthusiasts.
To: SergntMac
I did a complete tire profile for my four tires that I mentioned to you about a month ago. But I have temporarily misplaced it. I'm patiently waiting for it to pop up.
Re: Brake Fluid. David Frey of Kenny Brown he said that Wilwood 570 DOT3 (nor DOT4) is the correct type for our cars.
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2003 Blue 300B (Canadian) (reversed traction control, mini spare,
trunked 6 disc CD changer,clock-in-the-radio, heated front
seats, hood light)
-Born 12/10/02
-16,000 miles
-18.5 mpg at a steady speed of 80 mph
-Stock transmission (upgraded with Performance Automatic
clutches and band after stock tranny failed in 8,800 miles)
-Wheel locks (Ford)
-Badgeless front grille by “Zack”
-Zaino waxing
Kenny Brown: 6th “Signature Series” conversion (450 hp) Born
3/28/03
-Dead pedal
-Baer front brakes 14 in. two piston, vented rotors
-MMX Driveshaft
-377 RWTQ
-4.10 gears
-Precision, triple disc, P/N469018-3 Precision, triple disc,
P/N469018-3
-Vortech supercharger (5 and 9 psig boost)
-Pirelli P-Zero Asimmetrico (front 255/45ZR18 99Y;rear
255/50ZR18 102Y)
-FordChip
-One coil of each front stock spring removed to produce
the “same” effect as an Eibach spring
-Ground clearance: 5 in.
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1961 Ford Galaxie, 2 dr. Club Victoria, 390CID, 375hp, 4 barrel