Keep in mind that Pirelli, like all tire brands, make different tires for different applications and different price points. I had a car that came with extreme-performance Bridgestone tires that lasted 14k miles ... the slightly harder high-performance all-season Bridgestone tires I put on afterwards lasted 40k mi with ease.
I've had Pirelli truck tires in the past and they were fine. I use almost exclusively Pirelli motorcycle tires (mostly race slicks)
Agreed. You can't just compare Pirelli as a whole to another manufacturer or just say they all stink. You have to get down to the individual tire model. It also depends on the vehicle. Some vehicles are hard on tires. Not to mention driving style and road conditions.
I have Pirelli All Season Verde Plus II currently and they are great so far. 31,500 miles and climbing. Still quiet, still good wet and dry.
The vehicle came new with Michelin tires, I forget the model, and those wore out quickly and became noisy at about 15,000 miles. I don't blame Michelin as a whole but I do blame that particular Michelin tire on that vehicle.
You really need to do your homework to determine the best tires for your vehicle. So many of us buy the wrong tires for the vehicle and then blame the manufacturer. At least I know that I learned this the hard way.
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I've had Pirelli truck tires in the past and they were fine. I use almost exclusively Pirelli motorcycle tires (mostly race slicks)
I have Pirelli All Season Verde Plus II currently and they are great so far. 31,500 miles and climbing. Still quiet, still good wet and dry.
The vehicle came new with Michelin tires, I forget the model, and those wore out quickly and became noisy at about 15,000 miles. I don't blame Michelin as a whole but I do blame that particular Michelin tire on that vehicle.
You really need to do your homework to determine the best tires for your vehicle. So many of us buy the wrong tires for the vehicle and then blame the manufacturer. At least I know that I learned this the hard way.