I found a screw in my tyre

I knew a guy, He was a top football player... who had a quarter, yes a quarter embedded in his side wall...
Being the sport he was...he kept the quarter, and disposed of the good tire..
When I asked him why....He said " I just had to get the quarterback!

 

I have to agree, I hate the P Zero's, they are what is on my car now. I find them hard and slippery, especially when cold. My mechanic basically told me don't bring the car back until you replace those tires, he recommended the Michelins. Pirelli is just one of the few that make tires sizes that fit both the front and rear of the 550 in the 18" rims, so I put them on the list. There are many more options if you have the 19" rims. Unfortunately I don't put many miles on the car, so I don't care if the Michelins don't wear well, as long as they stick better and are more predictable.

 

I’ve often wondered the same, Darius.

For instance, I bought a 5 series BMW last December and it came with Bridgestone Turanzas. A competent tyre in my view, a nice grip window, a versatile all round tyre if one doesn’t ask too much of it. But in truth, quite average. Some would even say dull. That is my initial impression at least, as I haven’t driven more than 4.500km in it.

I’m sure BMW could equip their cars with sportier tyres, better suited to the weight, dimensions and pneumatic suspension of the 5 series. I’m guessing they have the average client in mind, more interested in versatility and comfort. A tyre more appealing to the majority of owners, trying to meet the needs of the biggest number of people possible, designed to work in the widest range of circumstances.

And perhaps commercial deals in place between car manufacturers and tyre manufacturers come first and foremost.

Kind regards,

Nuno.

 

Indeed odd and apparently random. Will ask my local official dealer once quarantine ends, to see if they can cast additional light on the matter.

I’ve never tracked any of my cars, but I’d be lying if I said that in a typical summer afternoon here (air temperature around 35°C - guessing asphalt temperature above 50°C), I didn’t feel a slight increase in grip, but still not enough to feel confident enough to push hard.

It may have something to do with my personal preference and therefore far from impartial, but I’m yet to find a tyre that makes me feel more confident than the Michelin Pilot Super Sport or the Dunlop Sport Maxx TT, although these wear off even quicker than the Michelins. It could have something to do with me being frequently late for appointments

Kind regards,

Nuno.

 

You are welcome.....it's called a flat tire.