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 Pirelli PZero Asymmetrical Max Performance Summer Tires
Purchase Location: Tire Rack
Cost: $475.00
Purchase Date: Spring of 2001

Pirelli Pzero Fast Facts
  • 205/45/16 weight = 18.8 pounds each (stock RE010's weigh 21.0 pounds according to tire rack)
  • tread wear = 140AA (Stock RE010's have a 120AA tread wear rating)
  • Tire Rack cost = $113 each
  • Speed rating = WR (168 mph top speed)
The US Type R should have been equiped with 205 series tires from the factory. After two months of experience with these tires on my Volk TE-37's I am very happy with how they perform. The Pzero tires are not any sticker than the stock RE010's but since they have almost one more inch of contact patch, the performance of the car has been noticably improved. For starters they allow the car to corner at greater speeds. The car's breaking capability has also been aided by these tires as well. During agressive beaking (on dry, clean pavement) with the stock tires I would occasionally experince ABS feedback because the tires would slide. The Pzero tires have prevented this situation from reocuring. I am now able to use virtually 100% of the brakes without the tires breaking loose, shorter stopping distances are a result. Steering response is quicker and even more precise because of the lower profile design.

New stock Type R wheels with tires weigh about 36.6 pounds. 15.6 lb rims + 21 lb RE010's. The 16 x 7 TE-37's and 205/45/16 Pzeros with air weigh 32.4 pounds. That equates to a 4 pound weight reduction per wheel.

The Pzero's are classified as a Max performance tire with a relatively comfortable and quite ride. The main disadvantages of these tires is their short lifespan and mediocre performance in the rain. These Pzeros should last about as long as the RE010's, maybe a little longer. realized that if I want maximum grip I would need to purchase new tires every one to two seasons. 30,000+ mile tires, such as A520's, Parada's, and Nitto's, would be downgrading the traction of the car.

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