RS4 with Pirelli Pzero Corsas!

[yetis]

They cannot be the stock tires! The photos of that hot RS4 in Orange have corsas. Don't try those in the snow!

[India Whiskey Charlie]

Originally posted by yetis
They cannot be the stock tires! The photos of that hot RS4 in Orange have corsas. Don't try those in the snow!
Why? What's wrong with them? They don't have enough grooves for you? They are optional factory installed tires for those who want real performance tires.

http://www.us.pirelli.com/MEDIA/TyreCatalog/12000002_pzerocorsa_asimmetrico_big.gif

[yetis]

Not at all. Just surprised a car that touts its self as an all season performance car would use a tire that is very summer only. I am all for winter tires.

[India Whiskey Charlie]

Don't know about driving in the snow, but I drive my RWD sports car on the Corsa System tires in the rain and have not experienced any ill effects. The car feels planted and handles great assuming one doesn't take chances. The tire you want to take it easy with, is the plain Corsa R-compound which is not as good in the wet but still manageable.

http://www.pirellicompetizioni.com/en_41/products/img/pzerocorsa.jpg

[yetis]

Yes, the r compound Corsas. That is what I was thinking of. A lot of guys use them at PCA events. Seemed like an odd stock choice, now I see the difference.

[Benman]

No R compound tire is recommended for snow. It would be extremely dangerous to drive any R comp tire in sub freezing temps, groves or not. They're made for track and yes, they can handle some rain, but not cold temps.

Ben:addict:

[India Whiskey Charlie]

Originally posted by Benman
No R compound tire is recommended for snow. It would be extremely dangerous to drive any R comp tire in sub freezing temps, groves or not. They're made for track and yes, they can handle some rain, but not cold temps.
Very true, Ben. The compound on the Corsa System must be a little different as that tire is now OEM on at least three cars and I know people who have driven them in the snow. Personally, my experience is limited to Southern California winter with which you are familiar.

http://forums.rennlist.com/upload/snowcs_8053.jpg

[Audihead]

Originally posted by yetis
They cannot be the stock tires! The photos of that hot RS4 in Orange have corsas. Don't try those in the snow!

Yep.
http://www.rs6.com/pics/Essen2006/Essen-2006-RS4-2.JPG

[CarbonFibre]

Yeah the R compound Corsa was OEM on the 360 Challenge Stradale, but I forgot what other cars. Are you guys saying there is more than one type of Corsa tire?

[yetis]

Yes, there are two types. There are two pictures and here are the links.

http://www.pirellicompetizioni.com/en_41/products/catalogue_circuit.jhtml;jsessionid=FFEVI21VPIBFVFY KJOPCFFA



http://www.pirelli.com/en_42/tyres/catalog/tyre_category.jhtml?catid=WW_UHP&_REFERER=http://www.pirelli.com/start/index_f.html

[India Whiskey Charlie]

Originally posted by CarbonFibre
Yeah the R compound Corsa was OEM on the 360 Challenge Stradale, but I forgot what other cars.
- Ferrari Challenge Stradale
- Maserati MC12
- Lamborghini Gallardo SE
- Lamborghini Gallardo (factory installed option)
- Porsche GT3 RS
- Porsche GT3 (approved as OEM tire but not factory installed)
- Porsche GT2 (approved as OEM tire but not factory installed)
- Audi RS4 (factory installed option)

This is off the top of my head. There may be others.