My sufficient use of the GO pedal in my S85 has resulted in the stock Goodyear Eagle RS-A2, going from a tread depth of new of 10/32" down to 3/32" in about 7500 miles on the tail end.
I planned to swap them to the front, and ride another 7,000 as the fronts went from 10/32" to 8/32" in the same 7,500 miles.
Due to a screw through one of the 8/32" tires, and having my Pirelli's nearby, I had them put the Pirellis on.
I'm only at about 200 miles into the new tires, and so far... not impressed. Do I have to wait to break them in? I thought maybe a few miles would run the mold release chemicals off the treads.
The treads look fine, and according to Tire Rack these tires beat the RS-A2s up and down for grip and wear...
When utilizing the full GO of the S85, I get no traction control lights with the RS-A2s. Full HP hits the ground.
With the Pirelli tires, I get flashing traction control, reduced power, and a slower 0-60.
Not to mention, when the RS-A2s let go, they slide a bit and make near no noise. When the P7s let go I get tire chirp.
I'm not giving up on these 2.2x as expensive tires just yet, but I'm seriously concerned that I no longer have the grip I want.
Noise - feels (sounds) the same as the RS-A2s. Grip.. feel less than the RA-A2s.
When I go to slide the tail, the Good Years would just slightly let go and slide smooth. The P7s will chip and flash my T/C light...
I wanted more tread life, and know that means a harder rubber, and generally less grip, but according to all the reviews... it had better grip?!
We shall see how they hold up... 70,000 tread life warranty...
I planned to swap them to the front, and ride another 7,000 as the fronts went from 10/32" to 8/32" in the same 7,500 miles.
Due to a screw through one of the 8/32" tires, and having my Pirelli's nearby, I had them put the Pirellis on.
I'm only at about 200 miles into the new tires, and so far... not impressed. Do I have to wait to break them in? I thought maybe a few miles would run the mold release chemicals off the treads.
The treads look fine, and according to Tire Rack these tires beat the RS-A2s up and down for grip and wear...
When utilizing the full GO of the S85, I get no traction control lights with the RS-A2s. Full HP hits the ground.
With the Pirelli tires, I get flashing traction control, reduced power, and a slower 0-60.
Not to mention, when the RS-A2s let go, they slide a bit and make near no noise. When the P7s let go I get tire chirp.
I'm not giving up on these 2.2x as expensive tires just yet, but I'm seriously concerned that I no longer have the grip I want.
Noise - feels (sounds) the same as the RS-A2s. Grip.. feel less than the RA-A2s.
When I go to slide the tail, the Good Years would just slightly let go and slide smooth. The P7s will chip and flash my T/C light...
I wanted more tread life, and know that means a harder rubber, and generally less grip, but according to all the reviews... it had better grip?!
We shall see how they hold up... 70,000 tread life warranty...