How much difference in rain driveability will good tires make?

[lazarus870]

I just got my '16 GT PP and the Pirelli P Zeros don't inspire too much confidence in the rain. Not what they're designed for, but I live in a very rainy climate so I want to chuck 'em for some better tires.

Curious if i were to get a good set of tires, I'm thinking Michelin Pilot AS/3, how much of a difference will it make in driveability in rain/wet conditions compared to the stock tires? I won't use them as snow tires and won't drive in the snow or freezing weather. I just want something that will get through the rain since it rains a lot where it lives.

Curious how much better the Mustang becomes in the rain with a quality tire like the AS3 or similar? Right now I tend to avoid driving it in the rain altogether. But I can't avoid the rain forever or I'd never get it out.

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[LHousePhoto]

Summer tires will typically provide better wet traction than all season tires.

It is a pretty common misconception that "summer" tires mean poor wet weather traction, this is not true. The Pirelli's did just fine for me in the rain, they provided good hydroplane resistance and I never had issues with wet weather traction.

I'd suggest a good set of Summer tires, and a set of dedicated winter tires before all seasons. There is a reason they are often referred to as "no season" tires.

 

[stoli]

The best tires I've ever had for rain are Michelin PSS, bar none. That's in Florida monsoon down pours with more rain in an hour that most states see in a year. but they are summer tires.

 

[Need4SpeedMotors]

Tires do make a difference specially when it comes to sports cars. For instance a purely R compound is no good in rain, a ultra or high performance summer isnt geared for wet but it can pass depending on how much it rains, A performance tire can work, and then you have all seasons which work great.

MPSS are Summer performance tires but the way they are designed allows for amazing performance in rain, but it doesnt mean peddle to the metal either.

 

[nastang87xx]

Continental ExtremeContact DW's. But only get them if your car is a road car or cuiser. They are handicapped in a few ways, mainly tire wall stiffness, for competition.

 

[Need4SpeedMotors]

Continental ExtremeContact DW's. But only get them if your car is a road car or cuiser. They are handicapped in a few ways, mainly tire wall stiffness, for competition.

true, for road course you want a summer performance tire

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