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9/5/11, 06:17 PM

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That said, color me impressed with the car's ability to handle the wet conditions. I never once felt like I was out of control, never got loose or squirrelly.

I would expect those high-dollar Pirellis to have very good wet weather traction. Those, along with the traction and stability control systems, should allow for a confidence-inspiring drive.

The compound and grooving to evacuate water make for happy experiences :-)

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9/5/11, 08:01 PM

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I would NOT trust the tires on the LS in wet weather. Ford warns against driving in wet weather as the tires will not channel away water.

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9/5/11, 08:04 PM

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I would NOT trust the tires on the LS in wet weather. Ford warns against driving in wet weather as the tires will not channel away water.

Yep because those babies are on the way to being slicks!

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9/5/11, 11:18 PM

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I think the P-Zeros can handle the wet okay. But aren't the LS tires a different compound?

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9/6/11, 12:49 AM

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Drove on the stock P-Zero's in the rain ALOT here in Maryland. They performed great. Swapped them for the new Bridgestone S-04's once they gave up the ghost.

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9/6/11, 05:59 AM

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I think the P-Zeros can handle the wet okay. But aren't the LS tires a different compound?

Different compound and tread design.

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9/6/11, 09:13 AM

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I would expect those high-dollar Pirellis to have very good wet weather traction.

Just took a look at the cost of those high dollar tires... Ick!! $460/ea on tire rack!

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9/6/11, 11:59 AM

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my car will never see rain with intent, rain = stays home, I have a beater for around town, why would I want to rust all that nice shiny clean stuff underneath

the only bad is its been raining a lot, and car is getting sleepy...

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9/6/11, 12:06 PM

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Just took a look at the cost of those high dollar tires... Ick!! $460/ea on tire rack!

Yeah, I got burnt for close to $500. Small gouge in the wall of my left rear...wasn't leaking so I saved it to use as a spare. Pirelli wouldn't do a customer friendly replacement so I'm going with another brand when these are spent.