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RayYork · 11-21-2012, 03:24 PM

I've searched the forums and haven't found what I'm looking for so I apologize if I am reopening a can of worms. My stock Pzero's have come to the end of their life (for my 2011 2SS/RS). I ordered Pzero's from Discount Tire (local store) and have had the rears replaced (fronts are on their way in now). I noticed that the tread pattern is different on the replacements than the OE tires. I was not aware that there are a few varieties of PZero's until going to Pirelli's website. I've looked at TireRack.com and DiscountTire.com and the only variants that I've seen there are PZero and Pzero run flats. After looking into it further, and looking closer at the sidewalls of my new tires, I see that they are the Rosso version.

So what's the story here? Is Rosso the new OE or ????

Parabolica · 11-21-2012, 03:58 PM

Not the same tire. To see the differences, click on 'Details', then on the next page: 'Tire Details'.

http://www.pirelli.com/tire/us/en/car/compare.html

RayYork · 11-21-2012, 04:12 PM

WOW!! I'm glad I asked!! I just called and sure enough, they installed the wrong tires!! New set of PZero's going on Monday.

Thank you for your reply!!!

Parabolica · 11-21-2012, 04:18 PM

Yeah, I've never tried the Rosso, and for the driving you do it might be fine. It looks to have more of an 'All Season" tread though. Personally I'd stick with the OEM tire too if it has worked well for you...

RayYork · 11-21-2012, 04:52 PM

Yeah, the OEM pattern has served me well

TRC-SS · 01-16-2013, 01:59 PM

I have a set of 305/35/20 Pzero Rosso's on the rear of my car now. The previous rears on on the front.

Let me just say......Stay away from the Rosso's. The grip on these tires are horrendous. Its like i added 200hp to my car cause they break loose everwhere, I honestly thought they covered my tires with grease. But 1200 miles in they still suck. I can mash the gas up to about 40mph and the tires will kick out. Yes its fun, but you try to get on your car it goes no where but sideways under 40

....Sucks cause they were expensive

v6sonoma · 01-16-2013, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

I have a set of 305/35/20 Pzero Rosso's on the rear of my car now. The previous rears on on the front.

Let me just say......Stay away from the Rosso's. The grip on these tires are horrendous. Its like i added 200hp to my car cause they break loose everwhere, I honestly thought they covered my tires with grease. But 1200 miles in they still suck. I can mash the gas up to about 40mph and the tires will kick out. Yes its fun, but you try to get on your car it goes no where but sideways under 40

....Sucks cause they were expensive

Soon as I saw the first post I thought of you! lol Oh well. Guess you took one for the team on those tires.

11-21-2012, 03:24 PM	#1
RayYork LordVader Drives: 2011 RS 2SS 99 BMW 328i 96 K1500 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA Posts: 238	PZero Rosso? I've searched the forums and haven't found what I'm looking for so I apologize if I am reopening a can of worms. My stock Pzero's have come to the end of their life (for my 2011 2SS/RS). I ordered Pzero's from Discount Tire (local store) and have had the rears replaced (fronts are on their way in now). I noticed that the tread pattern is different on the replacements than the OE tires. I was not aware that there are a few varieties of PZero's until going to Pirelli's website. I've looked at TireRack.com and DiscountTire.com and the only variants that I've seen there are PZero and Pzero run flats. After looking into it further, and looking closer at the sidewalls of my new tires, I see that they are the Rosso version. So what's the story here? Is Rosso the new OE or ???? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 (My daily driver) www.facebook.com/racingyorks

11-21-2012, 03:58 PM	#2
Parabolica Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA. Posts: 309	Not the same tire. To see the differences, click on 'Details', then on the next page: 'Tire Details'. http://www.pirelli.com/tire/us/en/car/compare.html Last edited by Parabolica; 11-21-2012 at 04:07 PM. Reason: Changed Comparison Link.

11-21-2012, 04:12 PM	#3
RayYork LordVader Drives: 2011 RS 2SS 99 BMW 328i 96 K1500 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA Posts: 238	WOW!! I'm glad I asked!! I just called and sure enough, they installed the wrong tires!! New set of PZero's going on Monday. Thank you for your reply!!! __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 (My daily driver) www.facebook.com/racingyorks

11-21-2012, 04:52 PM	#5
RayYork LordVader Drives: 2011 RS 2SS 99 BMW 328i 96 K1500 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA Posts: 238	Yeah, the OEM pattern has served me well __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 (My daily driver) www.facebook.com/racingyorks

01-16-2013, 01:59 PM	#6
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	I have a set of 305/35/20 Pzero Rosso's on the rear of my car now. The previous rears on on the front. Let me just say......Stay away from the Rosso's. The grip on these tires are horrendous. Its like i added 200hp to my car cause they break loose everwhere, I honestly thought they covered my tires with grease. But 1200 miles in they still suck. I can mash the gas up to about 40mph and the tires will kick out. Yes its fun, but you try to get on your car it goes no where but sideways under 40....Sucks cause they were expensive __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

11-21-2012, 04:18 PM	#4
Parabolica Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA. Posts: 309	Yeah, I've never tried the Rosso, and for the driving you do it might be fine. It looks to have more of an 'All Season" tread though. Personally I'd stick with the OEM tire too if it has worked well for you...