[DeTomaso] GT5S TYRES WANTED

[CharlesMcCall]

Hi Peter

Hope all is well! For whatever reason, despite the fact that Pirellis are
made in Europe, they are easier to find in the US. Perhaps simply because
the commercial infrastructure is better developed in the US, with places
such as the Tire Rack that allow you to search for tires. 

The Yokohamas I have all came from the Tire Rack USA, and I had them shipped
to me in Spain for example. 

I like the looks and performance of the Pirellis, although the Yokohamas
last significantly longer in my experience. In 2002, I famously wore my
Pirelli P7s down to the cord while being 1400km from home. I couldn't find
any rear tires from any maker, so I rented a car and drove teh 1400
kilometers home, threw two tires in the trunk, drove 1400 kilometers back to
my car, had the tires installed, and drove home once again. 

I went through a set of Pirellis basically every year for the first few
years I had the 5-S, while the Yokos I subsequently purchased have lasted
several years each. I don't think that my driving style has changed much.
I'm not sure that "life" is the leading factor in selecting high performance
tires for a high performance car, but I thought I'd contribute my half cent
for the day...

Too bad, because I liek the tread pattern of the Pirellis better..

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Peter Havlik
Sent: domingo, 14 de agosto de 2011 23:45
To: Colin.Bradshaw2 at BTInternet.com
Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] GT5S TYRES WANTED

Colin:

The only places I know of to get the front tires are through Kjell Jansson
of the Swedish De Tomaso Club and, sometimes, Roland Jaeckel. 

Contact me directly if you want Kjell's coordinates.

As for the rears, they are still active products with Pirelli in their PZero
Asimmetrico series. I just bought some from the tire rack in the US and had
them shipped here to Canada a few months ago. They should be easier to find
in Europe, I expect, because that is where they are made.

I would not worry about mixing tire brands front to rear. When I first put
the Pirellis on the back, I noticed a distinct improvement in handling over
the Yokos.

- Peter
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