Pirelli Snowsport 210---bad winter tire for P5?

[vanso514]

Hello, I'm new here! nice forum!

I was wondering if anyone had a horror story concerning the Pirelli Snowsport 210?(confused)

This year, I spent over $1000 on these tires (which I had been told were the best winter tires for this kind of car) + winter rims. We had our first snow last night here in Montreal--about 2cm--and let me tell you, it almost felt like I was driving on summer tires. VERY slippery and the traction was very poor. The Linglong WinterHero's I had last year were MUCH BETTER and cheaper, but then again they weren't so great either.

I feel totally screwed. (uhm)

 

[Purrfectangel]

The 210's as was the 240's are all silica the only difference was the speed rating. There designed so that very little slippage occurs when switching from snow to pavement to ice and good in the hydroplaning dept. You've invested in a good brand so don't feel bad. If you just put them on or haven't done a lot of driving since you've put them on, they'll feel like a ball of ice for a bit. You have to give them break in time, so that the outer coating gets a chance to wear off.

 

[Reitrof]

I ran those on my P5 and loved them. Used them for 3 winters. Running the 240's on my Miata and they are great as well. Don't know what to say about your experience

 

[vanso514]

Yeah, I've only driven about 80 miles on them so far so I'm HOPING the outer coating not wearing off yet is the reason.

Thanks for replying! (spin)

 

[raserx]

I had the 210's on my 2005 Mustang GT and I zipped along in the snow for 2 seasons while it was my daily driver. I thought they were great. I never had a problem despite RWD and 300HP. Of course, I used common sense driving that thing also.

 

[turbolife]

I had a set on my MSP for 2.5 seasons.

Not as good in all-out pure snow as the Michelin Arctic Alpins I used to have, but they don't make them anymore.

The Pirelli's are much better as a dry tire though, which is why I bought them. I was commuting 80 miles a day on the turnpike and wanted something H rated

All in all, I liked them. Much better then any non-winter, but not the best in snow/ice I've driven.

 

[the tortoise]

An H-rated tire is usually a compromise between snow traction and dry pavement handling.

They may get better but rest assured, they are MILES ahead of any all season. Also, if Montreal had the same snow as Ottawa it was a slushy snow that I found to be rather slippery. Even with my X-Ice's.