Manual 550-2 - Tyres and Exhaust
Discussion
New to me this car, just getting acclimatised! Q's though - what's consensus on best tyres on the G? I use Pilot Sport Cup 2 on another car, love them but not in Gallardo size rears...
...and was there ever a definitive answer on how to unplug the vacuum solenoid to keep the OEM exhaust loud at all times?
...and was there ever a definitive answer on how to unplug the vacuum solenoid to keep the OEM exhaust loud at all times?
Lambo will tell you that you have to use the Pirelli P Zero L rated tyres.
However, many people use the Michelin MP4SS and rate them highly.
I have a LP570-4 SL on which I run L Rated P Zero Corsas. I think they are fine, but they are strictly summer tyres, so need to be respected on cold and/or wet weather. I am about to get a set of winter wheels delivered with winter tyres on them. Again, Lambo say you should use L rated Pirelli Sottozero W240 Series 2 tyres.
My wheels will have Dunlop Winter Sport 3D on them. Seem to be a good winter tyre from reviews etc, will find out for myself soon enough. If they are crap, I will likely change them for the Pirelli ones.
However, many people use the Michelin MP4SS and rate them highly.
I have a LP570-4 SL on which I run L Rated P Zero Corsas. I think they are fine, but they are strictly summer tyres, so need to be respected on cold and/or wet weather. I am about to get a set of winter wheels delivered with winter tyres on them. Again, Lambo say you should use L rated Pirelli Sottozero W240 Series 2 tyres.
My wheels will have Dunlop Winter Sport 3D on them. Seem to be a good winter tyre from reviews etc, will find out for myself soon enough. If they are crap, I will likely change them for the Pirelli ones.
Thanks Larry5.2, got it from VVS. Have converted my very modest collection to all manual, non-turbo older school cars as (1) I like driving them a lot and (2) my 12C was looking like it could become the worlds first worthless supercar. Rare car, fantastic condition inside and out, only issue is 4 years of sitting in storage so needed a full going over and a warranty in case it reacts to now being driven!
I definitely need a better exhaust, or at least a way to remote open the valves from low revs. The former seems inevitable...
I definitely need a better exhaust, or at least a way to remote open the valves from low revs. The former seems inevitable...
wickhamaj said:
I definitely need a better exhaust, or at least a way to remote open the valves from low revs. The former seems inevitable...
Capristo offer a valved exhaust with remote control option. 
I have the Capristo on my LP550-2 (manual, natch) without the remote control and I'm sure it'll give you the sound you're looking for.
ETA: Scuderia Car Parts supply them in the UK (and can fit them as well).
Edited by jeremyc on Thursday 29th October 10:23
So fitted Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2's as they are great on my GT8 without the issues of PZ Corsas in the cold. Result on Gallardo is way better turn in, quite a lot more (dry) traction BUT a clearly firmer ride. Superb for short spirited drive and maybe the odd track day, but I suspect a long journey off motorway might wear a bit thin now!
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