[rsindigo]

HI,
I am looking to purchase two new front tyres for my FRP, I am a whisker confused though.

Two of my current tyres are 215/40/17 83 W (Fronts)

My other 3 current tyres are 215/40/17 87 W (Rears & Spare)

What is the difference between the 83W & 87W?


After reading the tyre review I think I will go for the Pirelli P-Zero Nero, again I am a whisker confused, on the Mytyres website they list a

Pirelli P ZERO NERO GT 215/40/17 87W XL at £119.10 and a Pirelli P ZERO NERO 215/40/17 87W XL at £129.10 Apart from the price what is the difference ? Which one do I need the GT at £119.10 or the Non GT at £129.10?


Roger.

[CartMan]

It has to do with weight... I don't recal what the FRP has as a minimum requierment, but I'm shure if you google it you can find it.

If you want to learn more about the tyre markings, check out this info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

[CartMan]

CartMan, on 05 August 2013 - 09:43 AM, said:

It has to do with weight... I don't recal what the FRP has as a minimum requierment, but I'm shure if you google it you can find it.

If you want to learn more about the tyre markings, check out this info /> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_code

I'm sorry but I cant help you answer the GT ont GT question but I'm shure somone can :=)

[outhouse]

Sure these are not 4x4 tyres, I have to buy XL tyres for mine.

The 83 tyres can carry 487kg the 87 545kg - remembering that this is a quarter of the total loading...

Soz I use Zero Neros on mine but I haven't got access to check the load rating... pity as they were bought some years ago before the rise of small sporty 4x4s

This post has been edited by outhouse: 05 August 2013 - 10:10 AM

[YOG]

The higher the number (for the same given letter - i.e. "W" rating), normally means that the wall is "stiffer" and takes more force to distort it.

The original FRP tyres were Pirelli P7000 215/40 ZR 17 83W:
http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3cd44358ab

Best information is on the Pirelli website:
http://www.pirelli.c...en/car/catalog#

“Non-GT” range:
http://www.pirelli.c...season%3DSUMMER
Pirelli don’t list a 215/40ZR 17 size for this tyre any more.
http://www.pirelli.c..._nero.tab?tab=8

“GT” range:
http://www.pirelli.c...season%3DSUMMER
“P ZERO NERO™ GT is the evolution of the P ZERO NERO™: enhanced product performance and wider fitments range, targeting those consumers who want to fit Pirelli on their medium-large saloons and sporty cars.
Materials and tread design have been optimised, introducing the latest technological developments. The new compound has a balanced content of silica in order to enhance wear resistance without compromising the sportive feeling of the product in both dry and wet conditions.”
The 215/40ZR 17 size is listed:
http://www.pirelli.c...ro_gt.tab?tab=8

It looks like the “GT” range is replacing the “Non-GT” range.

[eldoodarino]

rsindigo, on 05 August 2013 - 09:15 AM, said:

HI,
I am looking to purchase two new front tyres for my FRP, I am a whisker confused though.

Two of my current tyres are 215/40/17 83 W (Fronts)

My other 3 current tyres are 215/40/17 87 W (Rears & Spare)

What is the difference between the 83W & 87W?


After reading the tyre review I think I will go for the Pirelli P-Zero Nero, again I am a whisker confused, on the Mytyres website they list a

Pirelli P ZERO NERO GT 215/40/17 87W XL at £119.10 and a Pirelli P ZERO NERO 215/40/17 87W XL at £129.10 Apart from the price what is the difference ? Which one do I need the GT at £119.10 or the Non GT at £129.10?


Roger.

Hi Roger...

Go to Oakham tyres to get the Nero's fitted... just mention Racing Puma Owners club and you'll get a 10% discount..you may need to print a voucher I have tho..

they have some excellent 'leverless' tyre fitting equipment there that fits them in a very tidy way... makes a huge difference to how well they will balance up