Pirelli P4000's

[John Goddard <jgoddard@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have the P4000's on my commuter Accord.  It was the sportiest tire I
could find in the size I needed (185/70/13).  They were fairly expensive,
but I've been very impressed.  They track very straight, quiet, decent
grip, good turn-in response, and they are good in the rain.  I would guess
that all of the tires you listed are good in the rain, so their relative
rankings may not be that important.

John Goddard

>Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 10:13:28 -0700
>From: "Chao, Harvey" <harvey.chao@domain.elided>
>Subject: Tire choice
>
>Starting to think about a new set of tires for a '86 528e.
>
>Car is run around town 95% of the time as a commuter car, but has to stand
>in occasionally for short freeway trips or an occasional 1000 mile trip to
>LA and Back from the SF bay area.  Possibility of lots of rain in the
>winter, so wet traction and hydroplane resistance is important.  Don't race
>or autocross (unless avoiding idiot's driving  behavior in commute counts
>- -probably does to some degree!)
>
>4 Candidates in 195/70 HR  size:
>
>Michelin Energy MXV4
>Bridgestone Potenza RE92
>Dunlop D60A2 JBL
>Pirelli P4000
>
>Any of you have experience and able to share what you know? - Wet
>traction/Hydroplane resistance, Noise and ride, cost, 
>
>Leaning towards the Pirelli and only concern is the Tire Rack info indicates
>it rates 3rd of the 4 in hydroplane resistance.
>
>Thanks
>Harvey
>

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