Pirelli or Firestone?

[Simpler=Better]

I'm putting new tires on the Heep. It goes 100miles/day on the hellish beltway, and decent performance it a must.

2" lift, otherwise fully stock.

Would you go with Pirellis or Firestones?

[TwitchKitty]

I like Bridgestone, Dunlop and Michelin too. Been several years since I had bridgestone but I have michelins I like now. Glad I could help.

[greazzer]

I just got Firestone about a week or so ago. I have not driven the car, but they sure do look great. The Firestone guys have always treated me good for the most part, and they could have sold me a more expensive tire, but they recommended a cheaper one with the caveat this was the best way to go for W123.

[cmac2012]

Not especially rational but for some reason I've always thought Pirellis were just sexy. Weird. Must be the Ferrari effect.

[Jorn]

Originally Posted by cmac2012

Not especially rational but for some reason I've always thought Pirellis were just sexy. Weird. Must be the Ferrari effect.

Good grip, fast wear. I agree, a car with Pirelli's does get noticed.

[Simpler=Better]

So....either should be fine?

I've always heard Pirellis being ranted about for street use, BFG for offroad (but not wet road) and Firestone/Michelin for general good use. On my truck I've always gone with whatever was in the junkyard and Bridgestones in the winter.

The Baldimore Beltway(tm) is where they got the inspiration for the Death Race movies so maneuverability is a must

[greazzer]

I would say yes. I got the touring tire. If you want, I will get the exact title if you want it. Both are big name tires so you should be fine with either one.

[tyl604]

Michelin. Cannot go better.

[cmac2012]

Originally Posted by Simpler=Better

So....either should be fine?

I've always heard Pirellis being ranted about for street use, BFG for offroad (but not wet road) and Firestone/Michelin for general good use. On my truck I've always gone with whatever was in the junkyard and Bridgestones in the winter.

The Baldimore Beltway(tm) is where they got the inspiration for the Death Race movies so maneuverability is a must

I've been finding some nearly new tires for half price at Pick n Pull lately. Need to examine closely and look for the manf. date.

A friend of mine came through town in her Rav4 and needed some new tires - was on a budget. I found two cherry Pirellis, 215/70 R16, for about $35 ea at PnP. Amazing luck, would be, I dunno, $125 to $150 new.

[MTI]

Originally Posted by tyl604

Michelin. Cannot go better.

Have to disagree, since it does matter what vehicle, conditions and use. Michelin used to be the gold standard, but technology and time caught them up.

We were very happy that our GLK350 came with the Pirelli Scorpions since buyers that got the Continentals uniformly complained of high wear and noise. I have Michelins on a W202 and Yokohamas on a W201 and I find the Yokohamas quieter overall.

[Skippy]

I keep seeing Pirellis come apart on my tv. Vettel and Rosberg just this weekend. Makes me not want to buy Pirelli.

[MTI]

Well, Vettel had a lot more miles on his . . . Rosberg . . . I blame Lewis.

[BAVBMW]

Michelin for an on road passenger car tire, BFG A/T's for truck/Jeep/winter/snow.

And K60 Scouts for a 5,000 mile, pricey do-all solution...

MV

[Drago]

I stop using Firestone ever since the Ford SUV rollover thing years ago. I hope they got that worked out. I had Pirelli's get bubbles in the side wall twice, again quite awhile ago

[INSIDIOUS]

I have a recent set of destinations on 4by, good stuff maynard. After many rounds of Dunlop radial rovers which I also like.