Pirelli/tire shop question

[Evolved]

I recently discovered a screw in the sidewall of one of my tires (Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S all around). The tires themselves are very new, less than 5000 miles. I went to the Firestone right down the road where I always go for issues such as this. They informed me that I would just have to replace one since the other tires were so new....fine and good. Now, they told me that the P Zero Nero M+S is discontinued and instead mounted (same size, speed rating, etc.) a Pirelli P Zero Rosso.

SO, I have 3 Ulra High Performance All Seasons and 1 Ultra High Performance Summer.


Does this sound right? They told me the one they mounted was the "close cousin" of the rest. Can anyone confirm/deny the cancellation of the PZero Nero M+S? Thanks in advance!

 

[MS6_OH]

I'm no tire pro, but putting a summer tire with all seasons in the weather you get in your area doesn't sound right. I'm assuming you are running stock size 215/45/18, none of the larger online dealers list the m&s in that size anymore except onlinetires.com. Check that site, good price listed. If you were under a road hazard warranty, it looks like they gave you a higher price point tire in comparison to the m&s. if you weren't... go b****. I would try to get the regular p zero nero all season from them if you can't get the m&s.

 

[Evolved]

Problem was solved. The Firestone manager made a mistake and I'm getting the M+S (which aren't discontinued) on Friday. I ended up calling Pirelli NA and they said that they are absolutely still making that size of the PZero Nero M+S.

 

[Blendercloud]

My only concern would be that even though they are new (5k miles) they still have worn down a bit. The rear drivetrain might throw a fit over this.

 

[Evolved]

My only concern would be that even though they are new (5k miles) they still have worn down a bit. The rear drivetrain might throw a fit over this.

The Firestone manager said that the cutoff mark is between 2/32 and 3/32....if the tires are more worn than that then all 4 need to be replaced.

Do you think I should call a mazda dealer to verify?

 

[Blendercloud]

The Firestone manager said that the cutoff mark is between 2/32 and 3/32....if the tires are more worn than that then all 4 need to be replaced.

Do you think I should call a mazda dealer to verify?

Yea, calling is free! If you buy one tire now only to find out that you have to buy three or four more.... That's not free.

 

[tunersteve]

What's the tread depth on the 3 that were used? If it's close enough, you'll be fine. I believe 3/32" or more variation can piss off the ECU/PCM.

 

[Evolved]

I'll measure the tread over lunch. Would there be an indicator light if the pcm/ecu were pissed?

 

[tunersteve]

I'll measure the tread over lunch. Would there be an indicator light if the pcm/ecu were pissed?

The 4WD light would stay on or flash if it detected any issues. There's a section in the owners manual that talks about it.

 

[Evolved]

The 4WD light would stay on or flash if it detected any issues. There's a section in the owners manual that talks about it.

I figured it would. I've been on it for about 100 mile so far and haven't had any warnings flash up.