Has anybody used Pirelli P7 tyres?

Bomi · 2nd January 2009, 14:45

Does anyone on the forum have experience of using Pirelli P7 205 55 R16 tyres? I am getting them for Rs. 4200 each - tyres are made in China.

Thanks.
Bomi.

nitrous · 2nd January 2009, 14:46

What is the week and year of manufacture?

esteem_lover · 2nd January 2009, 14:49

Sweet price, but like nitrous said check the date of manufacture.

abhinav.gupta88 · 2nd January 2009, 14:49

Not P7 , But i am using P6000 on my vRs.
They are pretty good.

ajmat · 2nd January 2009, 17:41

P7 is an old design used for super cars of the early 80's if I recall

WasavaTyres · 2nd January 2009, 17:55

I've put P7 in 195/65/R15 size for a skoda rider and the guy is quite happy with the ride handling and comfort level of these tyres.

Bomi · 5th January 2009, 11:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

What is the week and year of manufacture?

The P7 are manufactured in May/June 2008. The guy (Pirelli rep in Delhi) claims P6000 is a tyre meant for Europe and not suitable for India's summers. At Rs. 4200 each, are they a better buy than Yokohama S Drive or Michelin MXV8?

abhinav.gupta88 · 5th January 2009, 12:02

I got them back in July and summers were till late in Delhi.
I did not face any problems with it

Whats the price of Yoko S Drive / Michelin MXV8/ Michelin PP2 for 205/55R16

iraghava · 5th January 2009, 13:26

You're looking at around 7-8k per tyre for the above mentioned brands.

abhinav.gupta88 · 5th January 2009, 13:32

Hm.
What tyres are good for handling at high speeds.
Is the profile correct or will i need to change it?
Also if i need to change the profile, can i retain the spare as the original one ( Haven't used it yet touchwood)

harsh87 · 5th January 2009, 13:58

I'd say stay away from these tyres. I had a very bad experience with these.
These tyres didnt last 15K on my Innova. The car mostly runs in the city and still 2 out of 4 tyres had sidewall failure.
BTW who is the tyre dealer you are dealing with

Bomi · 5th January 2009, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by harsh87

BTW who is the tyre dealer you are dealing with

I contacted Pirelli India liason office at Nehru Place and they got this guy to call me back.

WasavaTyres · 5th January 2009, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by harsh87

I'd say stay away from these tyres. I had a very bad experience with these.These tyres didnt last 15K on my Innova. The car mostly runs in the city and still 2 out of 4 tyres had sidewall failure.BTW who is the tyre dealer you are dealing with

Harsh can you put up pictures of the same ?? What size did you use ?? Where did you pick up your tyres from ??

harsh87 · 5th January 2009, 19:17

I was using the P7s in 225/60 R16. I have been using Potenza G3s(secind set) now and am happy with them.

I bought the pirelli tyres from the distributor of Maxxis in Delhi

Insane Devil · 28th May 2009, 02:23

Currently using the P7 in my Skoda Laura, and its performance is excellent! super grip and all.

Definately recommend for anyone looking for super performance tyres.

2nd January 2009, 14:45	#1
Bomi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 284 Thanked: 77 Times	Has anybody used Pirelli P7 tyres? Does anyone on the forum have experience of using Pirelli P7 205 55 R16 tyres? I am getting them for Rs. 4200 each - tyres are made in China. Thanks. Bomi.
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2nd January 2009, 14:46	#2
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	What is the week and year of manufacture?
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2nd January 2009, 14:49	#3
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Sweet price, but like nitrous said check the date of manufacture.
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2nd January 2009, 14:49	#4
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Not P7 , But i am using P6000 on my vRs. They are pretty good.
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2nd January 2009, 17:41	#5
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,864 Thanked: 27,975 Times View My Garage	P7 is an old design used for super cars of the early 80's if I recall
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2nd January 2009, 17:55	#6
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 816 Thanked: 450 Times View My Garage	I've put P7 in 195/65/R15 size for a skoda rider and the guy is quite happy with the ride handling and comfort level of these tyres.
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5th January 2009, 12:02	#8
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I got them back in July and summers were till late in Delhi. I did not face any problems with it Whats the price of Yoko S Drive / Michelin MXV8/ Michelin PP2 for 205/55R16
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5th January 2009, 13:26	#9
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	You're looking at around 7-8k per tyre for the above mentioned brands.
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5th January 2009, 13:32	#10
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Hm. What tyres are good for handling at high speeds. Is the profile correct or will i need to change it? Also if i need to change the profile, can i retain the spare as the original one ( Haven't used it yet touchwood)
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5th January 2009, 13:58	#11
harsh87 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 169 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	I'd say stay away from these tyres. I had a very bad experience with these. These tyres didnt last 15K on my Innova. The car mostly runs in the city and still 2 out of 4 tyres had sidewall failure. BTW who is the tyre dealer you are dealing with
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5th January 2009, 19:17	#14
harsh87 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 169 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	I was using the P7s in 225/60 R16. I have been using Potenza G3s(secind set) now and am happy with them. I bought the pirelli tyres from the distributor of Maxxis in Delhi
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28th May 2009, 02:23	#15
Insane Devil BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 987 Thanked: 173 Times View My Garage	Currently using the P7 in my Skoda Laura, and its performance is excellent! super grip and all. Definately recommend for anyone looking for super performance tyres.
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