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Since: 18/5/2011
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Would like to join your debate on tyres for QPs. My 2007 GT runs with P Zero's and do not find handling or road noise a problem although a) I try to keep close to the speed limits and b) the noise varies greatly with road surface and condition.
However, would appreciate input from members on the wear experienced on the front two. Both have succumbed to wear on the inside edges, being replaced last week because core threads showing!!
The newest of the 2 had done 12,500 miles but majority of the remaining tread was a good 5mm. The problem was first noticed 4,000 miles ago but only on the older offside tyre and 2,500 miles after a Geometry check and adjustment. I asked for a further Geometry check but no problem reported?
So, from a tyre which was showing signs of wear on the inside and a good one, to bare threads on both in 4,000 miles!
The guy replacing the tyres mentioned cambers (the car not the road) and also thought the pressure of 2 bars (29 psi) was too low so applied 2.4 bars (35 psi). Car in for next 12,500 mile service next week and intend to raise the issue so any help will be appreciated.
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and that's after just 10K miles in the last year. Anyway, I've been reading the various forums and independent reviews (not just Maserati!) and based on that just replaced all my Pirelli's with Falken FK452's. I'm running 19" rims with 245/40's on the front and 285/35 on the rear. I've only had them on for three days, but put 200 miles on them already - mixed motoring, wet and dry. So far I'm impressed, road noise not noticeable, grip and ride appears perfect. Of course, only time will tell and I'll keep the thread updated as time (and miles) goes on. 
). Good luck all... 
). Nothing wrong with my set-up and I actually had a good look at the old ones when they came off - wear was symetrical across the entire width - quite impressive really. 
