On the track, I find that my 08 Gallardo Spyder with Pirelli P Zeros all around (originals) tends to push (understeer) quite a bit. Back end sticks real well.

I see that the Superleggera has Pirelli P Zero Corsa all around. Was thinking of putting those in front only to reduce the understeer. Also contempalting a wider size. Any experiences with this?
Thanks
Joe

Hi Joe,

Just to clarify, when you say:

'Pirelli P Zeros all around (originals)' do you mean P Zero Rossos, or just normal P Zero (non Rosso, Corsa, Nero etc)

Thanks in advance,

Jon

My car came with plain P Zero on it.
Joe

I like the idea of "upgrading" the tires of my 04 Gallardo. Originally, I had the P zero rossos, which I liked, but to pass inspection for Italiafest, my treads were marginal, so I had to buy new tires--with only days left, I could not get the Pirellis, and ended up being talked into the worst tires imaginable--Toyos , of the same size. They totally messed up the handling of the Gallardo--worst is when you do a quick left and right with no time in between, as in the kink in the Moroso home straight--with the Pirellis, there is just instant turning...with the toyos, there is a lag like you would get driving a long station wagon, with almost like an oscillation afterwards!!! One of my excuses for having Bernard run away from me :-)

I am now ready to shop for new tires again, and would consider the Corsas, but see that this increases the rear width ( which could be good), and that they are considered poor for driving in the rain...Has anybody driving these Corsas in the rain? My Toyos stink in rain, and I would not want worse from the Corsas. As I recall, the original Pirellies were pretty decent on rainy days in South Florida.

I will have something new for my trip to the Smoky mountains in NC (for a couple weeks around Thanksgiving)..either the originals, or the Corsas--if I get good feedback. I want to do Tail of the Dragon, and several other roads in the area.
Speaking of this, does anyone here know of a trailer I can rent for this trip?
A friend has a race trailer, but last time I tried , the angle of attack was too severe for the Gallardo to get up without scraping severely.
Thanks,
Dan

Pzero corsas rock. Michelin pilot sports are also a good fit for the Gallardo.

Bernard,
How well do the corsas work on the road if it is just slightly wet from some dew or light rain..as in driving in the Smokey mountains, would a wet patch be a problem, or would this be a superior tire for a place like this?
Thanks,
Dan

Hi Dan,

Pzero corsas are more of a track tire, not recommended for extremely wet roads..... I imagine they would be ok for light rain, dew. I never had any problems with wet handling....but I have not pushed the car hard on wet surfaces either. Here is some info on the corsas....

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=PZero+Corsa

Your trip sounds fantastic, have a great time!

Bernard

Thanks Bernard, I think I will buy the Corsas....I don't have to drive the Gallardo if it is raining really hard anyway.
Regards,
Dan

Where are any of you getting Corsas or Pilot Sport Cups in sizes for the G?

The Corsas were available at Tire Rack (about $400 each) when I checked a few weeks back. Also my dealer had some in stock since these are now standard on the Superleggera, but he wanted way more money for them.