Which tyre brand should I choose for my 20" multi trident rims for my QP Sport GT S

Bourekoue · Mar 16, 2015

Hi

I recently purchased some 20" multi trident rims for my Quattroporte Sport GT S 2009MY.

Which tyre brand does everyone have experience with and recommend.

I initially was going to get Pirelli P Zero's but have read some posts that slate them for various reasons i.e. Road noise,lack of traction and longevity issues that has left me a little confused as to whether Pirelli are the right choice for me.

Also if there are any QP Sport GT S owners like me out there that can tell me what size tyres you have on your 20" multi tridents ( front and rear ) it would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

Bourekoue · Mar 16, 2015

Forgot to add I'm looking for summer tyres.

Thanks

bigbob · Mar 16, 2015

Not sure about whether the sizes are the same as for the GranTurismo GTS on 20" but I got sick of poor longevity with the P Zero and contacted Maserati. They now approve the Continental Sport Contact 3 which I recently fitted. Early days but ok so far.

Bourekoue · Mar 16, 2015

bigbob said:
Not sure about whether the sizes are the same as for the GranTurismo GTS on 20" but I got sick of poor longevity with the P Zero and contacted Maserati. They now approve the Continental Sport Contact 3 which I recently fitted. Early days but ok so far.

Thanks for your insight.
Is tyre roar and traction improved in your opinion with your Continental's in comparison to your Pirelli's ?

bigbob · Mar 16, 2015

I think so but's it's always hard to tell going from tired old tyres to new tyres. Also I took off my winter Pirellis' to go to the SC3s so that makes the comparison harder as I had not had P Zeros on for a few months.

dickygrace · Mar 16, 2015

Sorry, completely forgot! Fronts are 245/35/ZR20. Rears are 295/30/ZR20's. Couldn't really comment on longevity and comparisons as I don't own the cars long enough and haven't ever driven one with anything other than PZero's on it.

Bourekoue · Mar 16, 2015

Thanks for your help.

Bourekoue · Mar 16, 2015

dickygrace said:
Sorry, completely forgot! Fronts are 245/35/ZR20. Rears are 295/30/ZR20's. Couldn't really comment on longevity and comparisons as I don't own the cars long enough and haven't ever driven one with anything other than PZero's on it.

Thanks my friend.

Do you know what number comes before the Y at the end of the tyre size info.

Does anybody know what exactly this number before the Y means.

I believe it's something to do with load capacity and top speed but welcome any comments.

Thanks again.

dickygrace · Mar 16, 2015

Y is speed rating 185mph if I recall correctly. Not sure about the numbers before but on the car I have , 95Y fronts, 101Y rears.

Bourekoue · Mar 16, 2015

dickygrace said:
Y is speed rating 185mph if I recall correctly. Not sure about the numbers before but on the car I have , 95Y fronts, 101Y rears.

Thanks Richard.

You're a fountain of knowledge!

hodroyd · Mar 16, 2015

The numbers before the speed rating letter, are the load rating of the tyre.

Bourekoue · Mar 16, 2015

hodroyd said:
The numbers before the speed rating letter, are the load rating of the tyre.

Thanks.

I finally understand.

Do you think I should ask maserati what exactly the recommended tyre size and load rating is because I have noticed different sizes and rating on various QP Sport GT S's.

Thanks

daverichardson · Mar 16, 2015

Yes ask Maserati, just to see what they say
I use 19inch (QP) Pzero 98Y on the front and 99Y on the rear, simply because they were on it when i bought it
a year ago
Look fine now and no problems with noise etc..................

Bourekoue · Mar 16, 2015

dave richardson said:
Yes ask Maserati, just to see what they say
I use 19inch (QP) Pzero 98Y on the front and 99Y on the rear, simply because they were on it when i bought it
a year ago
Look fine now and no problems with noise etc..................

Ok thanks.

Will do and will report back on they tell me.

rs48635 · Mar 20, 2015

Good timing with this, will need new rear tyres soon so might try the Contis.

How many miles are people getting from a set of rears?

bigbob · Mar 20, 2015

dickygrace said:
Sorry, completely forgot! Fronts are 245/35/ZR20. Rears are 295/30/ZR20's. Couldn't really comment on longevity and comparisons as I don't own the cars long enough and haven't ever driven one with anything other than PZero's on it.

I think that P Zeros' are the only choice here to get matching front and back axles as the rears are wider and lower than the 20" on the GT/GC (fronts the same).

maverick · Mar 20, 2015

How many miles would you expect to get out of a pair of rears ,with a mix of driving ?

bigbob · Mar 20, 2015

Was only getting 7/8k out of rear P zeros.

rs48635 · Mar 20, 2015

that is about what I expected, maybe up to 10k.
used to get never more than 6k out of rears on 1984 911 carrera 3.2, and that only had 231 BHP when new

conaero · Mar 21, 2015

Only one tyre I buy now, Goodyear Eagle F1 AC2's

Best tyre on the market, never been a fan of PZeros.

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