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Pirelli P Zero vs Bridgestone Potenza
Just wondered if anyone on here has opted for and has experience with the Pirelli P Zero tyres over the standard Bridgestone Potenza tyres? My dealer tells me that Bridgestone Potenza are still the only BMW recommended tyres.
The Pirelli website has an i8 specific option and I think they come in a variety of colours: https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-gb/...i8/31808/2014/ Interested to know people's thoughts 👍🏻 Thanks Last edited by jonathanthehornet; 05-03-2017 at 12:52 PM.. |
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I have the P Zero. Been happy with it...although it's the only one I've had, so no comparison to be made. Road noise, comfort and grip are all top-notch in my opinion. Wet performance would be my only complaint (on the max summer version).
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No, I have a set of forged Vorsteiners.
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I just replaced my tires and went with the P Zeros. I haven't pushed the car hard yet, but in my normal daily driving, I think they are really nice.
Taking a road trip to Austin this weekend. I'll have a better feel for them. |
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Just got the Pirelli's---so far, so good even in the rain.
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The aerodynamicists designed an air curtain that flows down the side of the car, which essentially seals off the wheels. When you fit larger wheels, you break that seal and hurt the aerodynamic advantage that the i8 has. Let's face it, it's the aerodynamics of the car that makes it great. It certainly isn't the horsepower. So, even though I prefer the looks of wider tires and wheels, I'll just go with BMW's recommendations on this one. |
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the only reason that would make me change the standard wheels would be to go for much lighter items. I would keep the same size for the reasons mentioned above.
I actually really like the skinny wheels / tyres and the fact that this car is going against the established thinking. |
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It would be interesting to know what the wheel width limit is for that. I am pretty sure that BMW used skinny tyres for fuel economy alone though. |
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The aspect ratio of the tyres is quite clever...well thats my understanding.
If you look at dimensions they are quite unusual. it gives a comparable contact patch as say having a smaller diameter fatter tyre. so you get the grip with reduced rolling resistance. I would go with the Pirellis for the coloured side wall...sad I know. Looking at the website I dont see an i8 option? |
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