Giulia Quadrifoglio Tyres

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Getting towards needing to replace my rears, almost 7,000miles so not *too* bad(!)

Mostly likely just put the same AF Corsas on as I do like them (aside from the front wheel judder), even in the cold, but has anyone tried anything else with good results?

And cost-wise, I can get them for £290/corner. Is that as good as most?

Thanks1

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ecain63 said:

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 is the current favourite for cold conditions. The Corsas are a bit of a bad choice if you're out in the cold AND wet at this time of year.

I've not had major problems with the Corsas so far in winter - and given the tyres will be changed in 4-6 weeks, I'm guessing, were a) almost at spring then, b) they'll be on for the whole of summer.

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smarty156 said:

It's only the middle of January.
February is usually the worst for snow etc.
I looked up which bank holiday has the highest chance of snow (based on historic records) and it's actually Easter!

True, but by the time I swap, it'll be Easter, or damned close.

Having got through the last 4 weeks where temperatures haven't really seen north of 5 degrees, I'm included not avoid shedding the car with cold weather tyres as we head towards warmer weather.

How do/have the Pilot Sport 4s compared to the Corsas?

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ecain63 said:

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smarty156 said:

It's only the middle of January.
February is usually the worst for snow etc.
I looked up which bank holiday has the highest chance of snow (based on historic records) and it's actually Easter!

True, but by the time I swap, it'll be Easter, or damned close.

Having got through the last 4 weeks where temperatures haven't really seen north of 5 degrees, I'm included not avoid shedding the car with cold weather tyres as we head towards warmer weather.

How do/have the Pilot Sport 4s compared to the Corsas?

Those who have switched have seen a marked improvement. The problem with the Corsas is not just the cold. It's the combination of cold and wet. Get near freezing with wet road and they are genuinely dangerous. I was stubborn about the Corsas until I drove to Brooklands in wintry conditions. I almost turned around when I had very little in the way of brakes on the M3 at Winchester. I have a set of MP4s ready to fit but as yet have not had the opportunity to get out and change them.

Thanks! What are reports like of dry weather performance with the Pilot Sports 4? I had the forerunner (Michelin Super Sports) on my last car and rated them highly, but the Corsas are in a different league.


I've never had an issue with the Corsas in cold & wet - ok I don't push out, but even now, when it has been -3 all night, and wet, and not above 4 degrees for 2 weeks, they were fine. Couple of twitches, but certainly not heart-rate rising.

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ecain63 said:

Dry performance will be very good. 95% of what the Corsas will do I suspect, possibly 85% as good on track.

I had mpss on my C63 and hated them due to the soft sidewalls and movement when leaning in the corners. Not really suited to a heavy car in my opinion. The QF is only 125kg lighter so I'd say the 4s will be better than the MPSS of you're looking to compare.

Interesting.

Thank you!!

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ecain63 said:

Dry performance will be very good. 95% of what the Corsas will do I suspect, possibly 85% as good on track.

I had mpss on my C63 and hated them due to the soft sidewalls and movement when leaning in the corners. Not really suited to a heavy car in my opinion. The QF is only 125kg lighter so I'd say the 4s will be better than the MPSS of you're looking to compare.

Interesting.

Thank you!!

Went to look at the Pilot Sport 4 S...reviews are all great, but they don't come in the right size??

Have you just gone for normal PS4? The Michelin rep said he'd recommend the Super Sport XL (Extra Load) for the QV?

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theplayingmantis said:

Alpins are perfect imo if going down to set of rims route like i have.

Aren't they winter tyres?

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ecain63 said:

Ares said:

Went to look at the Pilot Sport 4 S...reviews are all great, but they don't come in the right size??

Have you just gone for normal PS4? The Michelin rep said he'd recommend the Super Sport XL (Extra Load) for the QV?

You can get get the correct size fronts and the rears I've gone for are 295mm. Only 10mm wider than standard. No issues with insurance or warranty.

MPS4 come in an XL variant which is what people are buying.

Ah! Interesting.

Have you fitted? Or know anyone that has fitted the 295s?

They are strictly speaking beyond the recommended width for a 10j rim, but I've had mixed advice on whether it's advisable or not.

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smarty156 said:

There's a massive thread on tyres on the Alfa Owner forum.

Found it now! Thanks.

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rosino said:

This is what happens when a manufacturer opts for a track day tyre on a « normal » car.. they tend to last very little and have poor English weather performance.

If we lived in California maybe... but in the U.K. for a normal car it makes no sense aside from pure marketing reasons so to beat the M3 and AMGs of this world around the track where sticky tyres make a LOT of difference...

Actually, you are quite wrong. They are great, and despite a month of cold weather, they've been fine. I'm still in two minds about replacing like-for-like, but I'd be a fool not to look at the alternatives.

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smarty156 said:

Most people seem to get a lot more than 7000 miles from a set, unless they track it.

Had them checked over the weekend, they are down to c4mm so I'll be closer to 9-10,000 out of this set. Can't really grumble for the performance....not many tyres would last significantly longer with that much power being pushed through them.

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BlackPorker said:

17k miles with 3mm left. Mainly trundling up and down the motorway. Shows what you can achieve.

Thats not something to brag about

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As per thread in GG, had a run in with an angry pothole, front tyre knackered.




Decided to change both fronts, but had a huge ordeal trying to find replacement Corsas.

Most places are out of stock or on a 2-4 lead time.

A couple of online places have them at £230/tyre, but there are fewer and fewer places that now fit your own tyres, recent move by most.

Ended up finding a local place that can source in 48hrs at £275/tyre.

Local Alfa dealer was totally useless - tried to recommend the wrong tyre, and would have fitted if I'd not challenged. Then had no idea what tyres it needed, then admitted they never hold in stock, have to be ordered from Pirelli themselves, with a 14day turnaround time.