Re: [doc] So Tyred

["jamesrguk" <James_rg@xxxx>]

The Pirelli tyres do offer superb grip having travelled in a few 
DeLoreans with them on all courners.

However unless you do any kind of mileage, my collegue (12 years 
general manager at ATS Euromaster) said Pirelli tyres do have a 
reputation for rotting in the side walls. This is not a problem if 
you are doing a decent mileage and changing them every couple of 
years. 

My rears (non-Pirelli) rotted out on the side walls and the tread on 
the tyre was like new, I think they were probably fairly old anyway 
thought but I had to change them.

I now have AVON GENERAL XP2000 tyres on the rear, I am happy with 
the grip, they are fairly cheap and they have the white wall writing 
which I think looks smart. 

In short if you can get Pirelli tyres at a reasonable price then 
they are worth it for the grip alone, but if you car does naff all 
mileage then go for somthing cheaper that takes more kindly to 
sitting around for long periods. 


any comments welcome

James RG UK