Alternatives for the Pirelli P-zeros?

[dleone]

Hi all,
I'm about to get my first Mustang (a GT), the problem I'm having is that all the cars my local dealer (San Jose, CA) is offering, have the 19inch P-zero Pirellis. Now I don't really care about whether the wheels are 18 or 19 inch (call it ignorance, or whatever). But what worries me is that those p-zeros go for like $395 apiece.
Do any of you know of cheaper alternatives? Or should I just insist on a car with 18inch wheels?

 

[scottfree]

you can get them cheap take off.

 

[auburntiger8685]

Where are you getting $395 from???? Tirerack has them right now for $214.
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I really think the 19 inch nickel wheel makes the car look a lot better. Also if you look at the reviews for the P zero, they are pretty good and seem to get a lot of mileage out of them. Unless you like burnouts a lot!

 

[Teleplayer]

If cost is a concern, then stick with the 18 inch setup. I don't think the 19's are worth it, just for the looks. Plus you have less cushion when you hit a big hole in the road.

 

[dleone]

If cost is a concern, then stick with the 18 inch setup. I don't think the 19's are worth it, just for the looks. Plus you have less cushion when you hit a big hole in the road.

Thanks for the feedback, guys!
Yes, cost is definitely a concern. I did get the original price from an online review and I thought I had seen the price online also.
The point that the 19inch have less cushion is very useful - we've got bad freeways here in California.... I'll have to see if I can find one with 18inch wheels.
Thanks again!!

 

[boston2k4]

also i have heard that bigger rims are more rotating mass so in theory make it a tad slower dont shoot me its just something the old guys at the shop make fun of