S-03, SP9090, or PZero Nero?
02-08-2003, 04:57 PM
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S-03, SP9090, or PZero Nero?
Looking for new summer tires. I know about the S-03. I have searched the forums and have found very little info on the other two. Does anyone have any info or recommendations? I am replacing Rosso's and the Nero's sound interesting.
02-09-2003, 08:16 AM
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Re: S-03, SP9090, or PZero Nero?
Yeah, the Nero does look interesting. It has increased load rating index/sidewall strength, especially to accomodate heavier cars, like Audis.
SP9090 is a variation of SP9000. As far as I know, the difference is that SP9090 has a higher speed rating. Compared to tires like S-03 and Nero, the SP9000 is more geared towards comfort. The other two are geared more towards handling and grip. Rosso is also in the same category as SP9000 or Conti Premium Contact 2, AFAIK.
I've got S-03s right now. Good tires, very crisp immediate steering response thanks to very stiff sidewalls. But, as you can imagine, stiff sidewalls do not exactly provide for a smooth, comfortable ride over road bumps and such. I'm at 11K miles now and they are starting to get loud (not annoying loud though). I may be able to squeeze another 9K miles out of them, if the noise doesn't get too bad.
SP9090 is a variation of SP9000. As far as I know, the difference is that SP9090 has a higher speed rating. Compared to tires like S-03 and Nero, the SP9000 is more geared towards comfort. The other two are geared more towards handling and grip. Rosso is also in the same category as SP9000 or Conti Premium Contact 2, AFAIK.
I've got S-03s right now. Good tires, very crisp immediate steering response thanks to very stiff sidewalls. But, as you can imagine, stiff sidewalls do not exactly provide for a smooth, comfortable ride over road bumps and such. I'm at 11K miles now and they are starting to get loud (not annoying loud though). I may be able to squeeze another 9K miles out of them, if the noise doesn't get too bad.
02-10-2003, 05:47 AM
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Re: S-03, SP9090, or PZero Nero?
Well, time and again I have said the S03s are the best thing out there. The P Zero Nero we drove on & tested last summer, and is a very close second to the S03s in dry handling, pretty good in the wet (although with the S03 having a grip & braking advantage in the wet), and will remain better with wear as well over the Pirellis.
It really all depends upon what you need to get out of the tires for your driving needs. Call me & I can fill you in more on the tire differences!
It really all depends upon what you need to get out of the tires for your driving needs. Call me & I can fill you in more on the tire differences!
