Gallardo rear tyres - unavailable - anywhere
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Gallardo owners take note:
Pirelli p-zero rosso's for the rear wheels (295/30 ZR19) are unavailable. I started searching for them 2 weeks ago and am afraid I seem to have bought the last pair available anywhere. They are on EUROPEAN backorder according to several very reputable tyre suppliers and on Pirelli's critical list.
Reason? Seems pirelli may be about to change the tread pattern on the p-zero rosso hence running down production and stock, though I can't give you any confidence interval on that.
There is 1 tyre available at Budget Tyres, bollingbrooke grove, Wandsworth.
I guess the only alternative for anyone needing rear replacements will be to buy a set of 4 of a different brand and type.
Pirelli p-zero rosso's for the rear wheels (295/30 ZR19) are unavailable. I started searching for them 2 weeks ago and am afraid I seem to have bought the last pair available anywhere. They are on EUROPEAN backorder according to several very reputable tyre suppliers and on Pirelli's critical list.
Reason? Seems pirelli may be about to change the tread pattern on the p-zero rosso hence running down production and stock, though I can't give you any confidence interval on that.
There is 1 tyre available at Budget Tyres, bollingbrooke grove, Wandsworth.
I guess the only alternative for anyone needing rear replacements will be to buy a set of 4 of a different brand and type.
nope, as I just wanted rears, the fronts are fine - I am no tyre expert but suspect keeping the same tread, make and therefore grip characteristics on both axles is pretty important on a 4wd supercar. Anyway I have got mine changed and glad to see from other replies they seem to be available somewhere - HR Owen in London now cannot get them, adams and page cannot get them, no tyre dealer that I have previously used can get them from wholesalers or direct from pirelli.
www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?width=295%2F&ratio=30&diameter=19&startIndex=0&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&RunFlat=All&x=69&y=8
Here are some alternatives.
I very much like the Michelin PS 2's which I use on P 4/5.
Here are some alternatives.
I very much like the Michelin PS 2's which I use on P 4/5.
Last time I needed rears on my Gallardo I frantically called around all over the shop. Obviously I tried HR Owen (London) first as you do - and they wanted about £150 more per tyre than the retail price!. I asked why they were so much more expensive and got the response "we buy up as much of each batch that is run off as possible, that way when everyone runs out and are waiting for the next batch, we can charge what we want" !!!
Understandably I went someone else.
These guys do all the tyres for Lambo HW - they have never let me down to date
Adams & Page Ltd (ask for Stuart or Peter)
Lincoln Rd,Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3RQ
Tel: 01494 525971
Understandably I went someone else.
These guys do all the tyres for Lambo HW - they have never let me down to date
Adams & Page Ltd (ask for Stuart or Peter)
Lincoln Rd,Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3RQ
Tel: 01494 525971
My advice to everyone is to have a complete spare set of tyres, regardless of your tyres current condition. If you can afford the car, you really should be able to commit a £1000 to a standby set of rubber.
It's not as if you're never going to use them (unless you're one of the "garage queen" brigade) and, should you have a puncture, you won't have your car off the road for months. I learnt this the hard way, with a puncture last October and another a few months later.
Ofcourse, this only happens if you actually drive the car.
Joe's comment about understanding that 4WD supercars needed special care is spot on. Claudio (Lambo Service Manager) was literally horrified when he saw NEO's G had Michelin Pilots on. He followed this up with a detailed explanation of how the G's traction control and braking sytem is calibrated to the P Zeros (which explained hy Simon's TC light had been on for several thousand miles).
Further proof of the need for "the right kit" is given by way Team Modena's GT3 Gallardo destroying it's tyres on a regular basis (much to AVON's embarassment). It's the only car having problems, even though it's now running a 2WD configuration.
It's not as if you're never going to use them (unless you're one of the "garage queen" brigade) and, should you have a puncture, you won't have your car off the road for months. I learnt this the hard way, with a puncture last October and another a few months later.
Ofcourse, this only happens if you actually drive the car.
Joe's comment about understanding that 4WD supercars needed special care is spot on. Claudio (Lambo Service Manager) was literally horrified when he saw NEO's G had Michelin Pilots on. He followed this up with a detailed explanation of how the G's traction control and braking sytem is calibrated to the P Zeros (which explained hy Simon's TC light had been on for several thousand miles).
Further proof of the need for "the right kit" is given by way Team Modena's GT3 Gallardo destroying it's tyres on a regular basis (much to AVON's embarassment). It's the only car having problems, even though it's now running a 2WD configuration.
crikeymikey said:
My advice to everyone is to have a complete spare set of tyres, regardless of your tyres current condition. If you can afford the car, you really should be able to commit a £1000 to a standby set of rubber.
Space is the bigger issue. I already get enough stick about having two cars. I don't thinky anyone would appreciate me taking another corner of the garage with a set of tyres 
crikeymikey said:
My advice to everyone is to have a complete spare set of tyres, regardless of your tyres current condition. If you can afford the car, you really should be able to commit a £1000 to a standby set of rubber.
It's not as if you're never going to use them (unless you're one of the "garage queen" brigade) and, should you have a puncture, you won't have your car off the road for months. I learnt this the hard way, with a puncture last October and another a few months later.
Ofcourse, this only happens if you actually drive the car.
Joe's comment about understanding that 4WD supercars needed special care is spot on. Claudio (Lambo Service Manager) was literally horrified when he saw NEO's G had Michelin Pilots on. He followed this up with a detailed explanation of how the G's traction control and braking sytem is calibrated to the P Zeros (which explained hy Simon's TC light had been on for several thousand miles).
Further proof of the need for "the right kit" is given by way Team Modena's GT3 Gallardo destroying it's tyres on a regular basis (much to AVON's embarassment). It's the only car having problems, even though it's now running a 2WD configuration.
MIne has Michelin Pilots which were fitted by Lambo B'ham when the previous owner bought it from them. I know it says in the handbook that you should only use Pirellis, but is the car really that sensitive to a tread pattern? If the earlier post is correct about Pirelli changing the tread on the P-Zero, will this couse problems going forward? Basically i cannot believe Lambo would set up the car to only run on one tyre... what happens if they stop making them or go out of biz ??It's not as if you're never going to use them (unless you're one of the "garage queen" brigade) and, should you have a puncture, you won't have your car off the road for months. I learnt this the hard way, with a puncture last October and another a few months later.
Ofcourse, this only happens if you actually drive the car.
Joe's comment about understanding that 4WD supercars needed special care is spot on. Claudio (Lambo Service Manager) was literally horrified when he saw NEO's G had Michelin Pilots on. He followed this up with a detailed explanation of how the G's traction control and braking sytem is calibrated to the P Zeros (which explained hy Simon's TC light had been on for several thousand miles).
Further proof of the need for "the right kit" is given by way Team Modena's GT3 Gallardo destroying it's tyres on a regular basis (much to AVON's embarassment). It's the only car having problems, even though it's now running a 2WD configuration.
I pointed out the tyres to Lambo London when they serviced it, they didn't seem to think it made any real difference.
Jules360 said:
crikeymikey said:
My advice to everyone is to have a complete spare set of tyres, regardless of your tyres current condition. If you can afford the car, you really should be able to commit a £1000 to a standby set of rubber.
It's not as if you're never going to use them (unless you're one of the "garage queen" brigade) and, should you have a puncture, you won't have your car off the road for months. I learnt this the hard way, with a puncture last October and another a few months later.
Ofcourse, this only happens if you actually drive the car.
Joe's comment about understanding that 4WD supercars needed special care is spot on. Claudio (Lambo Service Manager) was literally horrified when he saw NEO's G had Michelin Pilots on. He followed this up with a detailed explanation of how the G's traction control and braking sytem is calibrated to the P Zeros (which explained hy Simon's TC light had been on for several thousand miles).
Further proof of the need for "the right kit" is given by way Team Modena's GT3 Gallardo destroying it's tyres on a regular basis (much to AVON's embarassment). It's the only car having problems, even though it's now running a 2WD configuration.
MIne has Michelin Pilots which were fitted by Lambo B'ham when the previous owner bought it from them. I know it says in the handbook that you should only use Pirellis, but is the car really that sensitive to a tread pattern? If the earlier post is correct about Pirelli changing the tread on the P-Zero, will this couse problems going forward? Basically i cannot believe Lambo would set up the car to only run on one tyre... what happens if they stop making them or go out of biz ??It's not as if you're never going to use them (unless you're one of the "garage queen" brigade) and, should you have a puncture, you won't have your car off the road for months. I learnt this the hard way, with a puncture last October and another a few months later.
Ofcourse, this only happens if you actually drive the car.
Joe's comment about understanding that 4WD supercars needed special care is spot on. Claudio (Lambo Service Manager) was literally horrified when he saw NEO's G had Michelin Pilots on. He followed this up with a detailed explanation of how the G's traction control and braking sytem is calibrated to the P Zeros (which explained hy Simon's TC light had been on for several thousand miles).
Further proof of the need for "the right kit" is given by way Team Modena's GT3 Gallardo destroying it's tyres on a regular basis (much to AVON's embarassment). It's the only car having problems, even though it's now running a 2WD configuration.
I pointed out the tyres to Lambo London when they serviced it, they didn't seem to think it made any real difference.
Mine has Michelin Pilot sports.... superb tyre
I got P8ssed off with Pirelli after waiting 4 months for tyres for my ferrari - si i will not choose to buy pirelli again - their customer service was non existent and when finally we had contat with them they fed us a line of sh*t - and guess what - still have not produced the tyres we were looing for for over 8 months now....
PS2's for me from now on....
I got P8ssed off with Pirelli after waiting 4 months for tyres for my ferrari - si i will not choose to buy pirelli again - their customer service was non existent and when finally we had contat with them they fed us a line of sh*t - and guess what - still have not produced the tyres we were looing for for over 8 months now....
PS2's for me from now on....
Surely the basic function of ABS / TC is to measure the varying wheel speeds then decide whether to intervene.
If the system on the G is sensitive enough to notice a different tread pattern I'd have thought it wouldn't like uneven FR tread wear which of course happens.
The Pirellis are good tyres but backed up by shocking customer service in the UK.
If the system on the G is sensitive enough to notice a different tread pattern I'd have thought it wouldn't like uneven FR tread wear which of course happens.
The Pirellis are good tyres but backed up by shocking customer service in the UK.
I do not for one minute believe the bo
ocks that Lambo spout about the need to use Pirelli.
From a scientific perpective think about the ever changing road surfaces/camber/mositure/oil/leaves etc.
The tyre will only wear differently if it set for a specific camber or toe.
The Pirelli rosso is nothing special.
What about the P Corsa? That is an option.
If you put grippier tyres on the rear then thhe traction control will not cut in, its just simple physics.
Unless of course Lambo have changed them!!
ocks that Lambo spout about the need to use Pirelli.From a scientific perpective think about the ever changing road surfaces/camber/mositure/oil/leaves etc.
The tyre will only wear differently if it set for a specific camber or toe.
The Pirelli rosso is nothing special.
What about the P Corsa? That is an option.
If you put grippier tyres on the rear then thhe traction control will not cut in, its just simple physics.
Unless of course Lambo have changed them!!
JPF40 said:
The Pirelli rosso is nothing special.
What about the P Corsa? That is an option.
True on point one.What about the P Corsa? That is an option.
P Corsa cost an arm and a leg through the dealer, think I was quoted £390 + about 4 wks ago.
Plus they only last around 5K miles as opposed to michellin's which last around twice as long
Miyagi said:
JPF40 said:
The Pirelli rosso is nothing special.
What about the P Corsa? That is an option.
True on point one.What about the P Corsa? That is an option.
P Corsa cost an arm and a leg through the dealer, think I was quoted £390 + about 4 wks ago.
Plus they only last around 5K miles as opposed to michellin's which last around twice as long
I'll almost certainly use Pilot Sports when mine need changing.
Just to update everyone, as predicted by others I'm having difficulty getting the P-Zero Rosso's. Although still waiting for a couple of people to get back to me.
I've just spoken to HR Owen, and they don't have any either. The service agent told me Lambo have changed to P Zero's now and dropped the Rosso's. Apparently all new cars are coming with these, and all replacements done through them will use these aswell.
I'l keep you updated as to how my search goes.
P.S. This is what the Pirelli site lists as suitable tyres for the Gallardo http://www.pirelli.co.uk/web/fitment/selectSearchT...
I've just spoken to HR Owen, and they don't have any either. The service agent told me Lambo have changed to P Zero's now and dropped the Rosso's. Apparently all new cars are coming with these, and all replacements done through them will use these aswell.
I'l keep you updated as to how my search goes.
P.S. This is what the Pirelli site lists as suitable tyres for the Gallardo http://www.pirelli.co.uk/web/fitment/selectSearchT...
Edited by 5to1 on Monday 1st October 16:49
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