What tires should I buy.....

[viper04blk]

Anyone want to suggest the best tire for my use?

I live in a colder part of the world. So my summer days arent as hot as I would like. So traction is often an issue. So i want the best traction i can get.
I will NEVER drive in the rain.
I put on aprox 1000 miles a year on my viper. So tread life isnt that important as I am sure the tire will expire before I use up the tread.
I will never be at a track
Street use only



are the rear 345/30-19 the widest tire that can fit on the stock rims? will a 355 fit? anything wider?

Thanks

[fuggles]

The Pirelli deal going on now has 355 rears.

[Martyb]

I just put pilot super sports on my car and I love them. I couldn't believe how well they hook.

[BlknBlu]

The 2 above tires are your best options for daily driving.

Bruce

[AZTVR]

Anyone want to suggest the best tire for my use?

I live in a colder part of the world. So my summer days arent as hot as I would like. So traction is often an issue. So i want the best traction i can get.
I will NEVER drive in the rain.
I put on aprox 1000 miles a year on my viper. So tread life isnt that important as I am sure the tire will expire before I use up the tread.
I will never be at a track
Street use only



are the rear 345/30-19 the widest tire that can fit on the stock rims? will a 355 fit? anything wider?

Thanks

I'm guessing from your username and that last sentence that you have a Gen 3 Viper and stock wheels for a 2004

[Special Ed]

I have 04 Gen3. I just got new tires from JohnB. He recommended the Pirelli P zero and in the gen v sizes 295/30-18 front and 355/30-19 on the rear. i've had them on for about a 1000 miles and love them. So yes the 355's fit no problem even with my car lowered 1 1/2".

[viper04blk]

Good to know. I appreciate the info. I will go with the wider tire for sure!

Sorry, I have an 04 covertible

where is this pirelli deal? on their website?

[viper04blk]

Do i want pirelli "Pirelli PZero " or " Pirelli Pzero Corsa Asimmetrico/Direzionale 2 " .... those are the only 2 models with 355 in my city that can be purchased. no luck with the super sports in a 355.

[fuggles]

If you are not tracking the car then the "plain" pzero (not corsa) is what you want. To get the VOA deal from pirelli you must contact them directly.
Charlotte Carpenter at charlotte.carpenter@Pirelli.com to order or call 248.552-7508.

[Sam Goldfarb]

If you are not tracking the car then the "plain" pzero (not corsa) is what you want. To get the VOA deal from pirelli you must contact them directly.
Charlotte Carpenter at charlotte.carpenter@Pirelli.com to order or call 248.552-7508.

Might want to join VOA first! The tire deal is for VOA members.

[viper04blk]

I will check out the price of the tires. As soon as ANYTHING ships to canada, the price of shipping becomes more then the item.

[AZTVR]

where is this pirelli deal? on their website?

The deal is outlined here: http://driveviper.com/pirelli/

Although that says that the deal expires December 31, 2015. There is a post on another webpage that says the deal is extended until June, 2016, specific date not specified.

( The club is doing itself a disservice by posting the closure date on the Tire Offer webpage as being last year. )

[viper04blk]

OH WOW.... that includes shipping into canada in the price!!! Thats NUTS. I will replace all 4 tires if these are the prices. Looks like I will be getting a VOA membership

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Thanks AZTVR

[viper04blk]

where do I find other such deals on the website for voa members?

[Dave292]

I guess Gen 5 ACR front tires are not included in the deal??? P295/25 ZR19.

[Bill Pemberton]

Ahh, membership does have it's privileges ! No worry on the sizes, they actually help the car track even better and the 295 front gets rid of the push sometimes associated with the 275 at speed. 355 fits just fine on the rear.

[Dave292]

Thanks Bill. Aren't the front tires offered in the deal 18's?

[Bill Pemberton]

Yes, keep in mind the deal is for cars that Pirelli is the OEM tire for ( and this equates to 2003 through 2016 with the 18/19 combination ) . With Kumho doing the ACR , they are not offering that in a 19 to customers.

[Dave292]

Thanks and…….too bad for the ACR folks that want a street tire..sort of.

[Bill Pemberton]

Pirelli Corsas do have a 295/30/19 ( Kumho is a 295/25/19 ) so maybe there is a possibility they can pass on a deal for the new ACRs? Will make a call ..........

[parabs]

Hey Bill, just curious if you have made contact with Pirelli on the 295/30/19 and 355/30/19 size as an alternate for the acr?

Thx!

[Bill Pemberton]

Yes, but they can not do a additional special price as the tire was not designed for the Viper, though we know it is close to the right size -- was made for a Lambo setup. Still , you can get the rears at a nice discount and other places have the 19s. Be nice if someone gets a set to see if they fit , though common sense would make it appear they would?

[Alley]

Don't suppose there's any deals for us misfits with 17" rim?

[Bill Pemberton]

Get in touch with Luke ( ext4362 ) at the TireRack or John B. at PartsRack -- sure either one of them can get you a solid deal on 17s.

[Dave292]

Yes, but they can not do a additional special price as the tire was not designed for the Viper, though we know it is close to the right size -- was made for a Lambo setup. Still , you can get the rears at a nice discount and other places have the 19s. Be nice if someone gets a set to see if they fit , though common sense would make it appear they would?

Any updates on this??
Thanks