Best Tires for 355 F1

I stuck with the OEM Bridge Expedia S01 and don't regret my choice. Excellent compromise for road/track.

IMO, it's not a matter of absolute quality of tires, but rather how well their characteristics match the way the car was set-up by the factory.

 

I also favor the Bridgstone Expedia - they are a little softer than the P's and seem to have more grip, on the down side, a softer tire will wear quicker...

 

That's what I can confirm for my 6-speed.
I was surprised about good grip in the rain as well.

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cinque

 

I though OEM was the Pirelli P-Zero's?

 

Good, I was just making sure I was clear on my facts.

A couple of the EC Crew are running new Pilot Sports on their 360's. The tire looks good (thin sidewall) and, based on their reports, sticks well and handles in sun and rain. They are pleased with it. Just one data point.

 

I stuck with the SO1's also. Vik my expedia's were my factory tires.

 

have you tried Corsa ???

They should be very good.

 

Interesting Michael. I guess, then, Ferrari uses multiple tire mfg's for it's OEM tires. Makes sense. Porsche does the same thing. I believe their OEM suppliers are Bridgestone Potenza's or Conti's. Eric, can you confirm?

 

Here you go, this is a page out of my F355 Ferrari consumers information book.

 

I also had Exedia S-01's and stuck with them, great tire for the 355.

 

OEM Pirelli Zeros Rating 6/10...fair all purpose tyre...bit noisy.
Michelin Pilot Sport Cups Rating 7/10...good dry grip...very poor in the wet.
Pirelli Corsas Rating 9/10...excellent tyre...road and track..soft and quiet.
Hoosiers Rating 10/10...for track use only!

I have tried other tyres (Bridgestone, Yokohama & Dunlop) on other cars (BMW's) and still found Pirelli Corsas the best overall performance tyre.

Tyres are often a matter of personal preference and what characteristics you are looking for...eg good wear v. extra grip...road v. track...dry v. wet etc. Also $ costs.

 

They are a superb tyre. Great for the street...soft, compliant, quiet and very grippy if you ever take your car on a twisty road. Good in the wet too unless there are sheets of water on the road...then you need to slow down to prevent aquaplaning.
You should get 8-12,000km (5-8,000miles) from them if you do not track the car. They are soft! At your annual rate of driving, they will probably need refreshing by then anyway. The fronts will last longer than the rears. I also recommend a wheel balance and alignment when you install them.
Run at 32psi cold for road use. (If on track...lower pressures so that they run at 34psi when hot...which is their optimal operating temperature).
Hope this helps.

 

Yes..if tyre life is a high priority for you.

 

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134378167&postcount=345

 

Yes, that's what I do. I have 2 sets of wheels and tyres.

 

Yes, rear tyres...providing you don't go on the track.
If you do, expect less depending on how you drive.