diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 369a71c..9412a24 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ setup(
     packages=["flake8", "flake8.tests"],
     install_requires=[
         "pyflakes >= 0.8.1, < 0.9",
-        "pep8 >= 1.5.7, < 1.6",
+        "pep8 >= 1.5.7, != 1.6.0, != 1.6.1, != 1.6.2",
         "mccabe >= 0.2.1, < 0.4",
     ],
     entry_points={