Aston Martin DBX - my journey
Discussion
bolidemichael said:
I prefer the look of the alloys without the chrome/diamond cut edge.
Yeah I do love the 22” “Sport” alloy design, although the Matt black is a little dull to me. Makes sense for winter but I think silver or gun metal would be better.Church of Noise said:
I prefer the winter wheels (too) - but love the car in any case!
Thanks!CSK1 said:
I ordered a set of winter wheels and tyres more than a month ago and still waiting for them to be delivered.
Apparently they’re out of stock and my dealer is unable to give me a date.
Yes mine took about 2 months to come back when I ordered in 2021. It’s a shame they don’t offer a 23” winter tyre option or any other alloy wheel style other than the “sport” 22” in matte black for the winter wheel/tyre package.Apparently they’re out of stock and my dealer is unable to give me a date.
I wonder whether there is an issue with winter tyre availability. My local place could barely source anything and I've ended up with Pilot Alpin 5, but not arriving until December 8th. I offered them about three weeks ago and was speaking to them about sourcing me some at least six weeks ago! Bloody Brexit, covid etc.
I really like the Aston. A bit different to all the usual LR and German offerings.
white isn’t my first choice but that’s a personal decision. The rest of the car I love.
When looking myself at a lower cost alternative than yourself I went for a Maserati Levante GTS.
They are super rare around here plus every morning I go out side and I see that I drive a Maserati. Well I don’t I drive a Vito van with a massive 109 diesel engine. :-)
Well that will teach me to skip pages.
I love the new green Aston. Congratulations.
white isn’t my first choice but that’s a personal decision. The rest of the car I love.
When looking myself at a lower cost alternative than yourself I went for a Maserati Levante GTS.
They are super rare around here plus every morning I go out side and I see that I drive a Maserati. Well I don’t I drive a Vito van with a massive 109 diesel engine. :-)
Well that will teach me to skip pages.
I love the new green Aston. Congratulations.
Edited by lrdisco on Saturday 3rd December 07:49
nathwraith1 said:
Yes mine took about 2 months to come back when I ordered in 2021. It’s a shame they don’t offer a 23” winter tyre option or any other alloy wheel style other than the “sport” 22” in matte black for the winter wheel/tyre package.
There’s the option of an all-season tyre in 23 but no winter tyres available in this size.Originally I ordered the winter tyres with the diamond-turned Sport wheels but my dealer came back to me saying the winter pack comes only with the matte black Sport wheels.
lrdisco said:
I really like the Aston. A bit different to all the usual LR and German offerings.
white isn’t my first choice but that’s a personal decision. The rest of the car I love.
When looking myself at a lower cost alternative than yourself I went for a Maserati Levante GTS.
They are super rare around here plus every morning I go out side and I see that I drive a Maserati. Well I don’t I drive a Vito van with a massive 109 diesel engine. :-)
Well that will teach me to skip pages.
I love the new green Aston. Congratulations.
What engine in the GTS?white isn’t my first choice but that’s a personal decision. The rest of the car I love.
When looking myself at a lower cost alternative than yourself I went for a Maserati Levante GTS.
They are super rare around here plus every morning I go out side and I see that I drive a Maserati. Well I don’t I drive a Vito van with a massive 109 diesel engine. :-)
Well that will teach me to skip pages.
I love the new green Aston. Congratulations.
Edited by lrdisco on Saturday 3rd December 07:49
bolidemichael said:
lrdisco said:
I really like the Aston. A bit different to all the usual LR and German offerings.
white isn’t my first choice but that’s a personal decision. The rest of the car I love.
When looking myself at a lower cost alternative than yourself I went for a Maserati Levante GTS.
They are super rare around here plus every morning I go out side and I see that I drive a Maserati. Well I don’t I drive a Vito van with a massive 109 diesel engine. :-)
Well that will teach me to skip pages.
I love the new green Aston. Congratulations.
What engine in the GTS?white isn’t my first choice but that’s a personal decision. The rest of the car I love.
When looking myself at a lower cost alternative than yourself I went for a Maserati Levante GTS.
They are super rare around here plus every morning I go out side and I see that I drive a Maserati. Well I don’t I drive a Vito van with a massive 109 diesel engine. :-)
Well that will teach me to skip pages.
I love the new green Aston. Congratulations.
Edited by lrdisco on Saturday 3rd December 07:49
There is no GTS. Typo very early this morning.
nathwraith1 said:
Switched the 707 onto my winter wheel & tyre combo today(Pirelli Scorpion) A downgrade in size from 23” to 22” but now temps are around 4c here it makes sense. I’m running summer tyres on the 23”s(P Zero).
Not the lightest wheels around! Some good pics of the front/rear brakes and suspension too. I was worried the TPMS would need configuring at the dealer as the wheels were on my old car but nope worked straight away!
Hello Nath,Not the lightest wheels around! Some good pics of the front/rear brakes and suspension too. I was worried the TPMS would need configuring at the dealer as the wheels were on my old car but nope worked straight away!
Happy New Year!
I hope you are enjoying your DBX707 as much as I am.
It’s such a great car.
I managed to get my winter tyre kit fitted but temperatures have gone mild again and you really feel the difference with the summer 23 inch tyres.
The winters are not a patch on the summers.
I feel it’s difficult to get the power down on those tyres.
I’ll keep them on until our trip to the Alps but can’t wait to get the summer tyres back on.
What’s your experience with the winter tyre kit?
Winter tyre:
Summer tyre:
CSK1 said:
nathwraith1 said:
Switched the 707 onto my winter wheel & tyre combo today(Pirelli Scorpion) A downgrade in size from 23” to 22” but now temps are around 4c here it makes sense. I’m running summer tyres on the 23”s(P Zero).
Not the lightest wheels around! Some good pics of the front/rear brakes and suspension too. I was worried the TPMS would need configuring at the dealer as the wheels were on my old car but nope worked straight away!
Hello Nath,Not the lightest wheels around! Some good pics of the front/rear brakes and suspension too. I was worried the TPMS would need configuring at the dealer as the wheels were on my old car but nope worked straight away!
Happy New Year!
I hope you are enjoying your DBX707 as much as I am.
It’s such a great car.
I managed to get my winter tyre kit fitted but temperatures have gone mild again and you really feel the difference with the summer 23 inch tyres.
The winters are not a patch on the summers.
I feel it’s difficult to get the power down on those tyres.
I’ll keep them on until our trip to the Alps but can’t wait to get the summer tyres back on.
What’s your experience with the winter tyre kit?
I would agree regarding the winters. I felt very smug when I fitted them initially as temperatures dropped below 0 for a week or so, however it’s hovering between 8-10c now, so on the upper limit of their usefulness.
The car certainly feels more sluggish, it still does a good job of putting the power down although I’m convinced it’s been pulled slightly. However they do not give anywhere near the same confidence when cornering, the grip is there but the squidgyness becomes apparent.
Roll on summer!
Edited by nathwraith1 on Tuesday 10th January 11:21
Edited by nathwraith1 on Tuesday 10th January 11:21
bolidemichael said:
British winters have a habit of luring the winter-tyre-fitting enthusiast into a false sense of security. I don't bother changing mine back until Easter, following the Beast of the East experience.
Yeah that’s the issue isn’t it. I could be swapping them over multiple times over the winter depending on temperature. They are rated from +10c to -35c but Aston recommends them being used at 7c or less. Have to admit when below 5c they begin to feel less squidgy.
Proper 1st world problem though.
I have just ticked over 1000 miles now, not too shabby since the start of Nov if I do say so.
Edited by nathwraith1 on Tuesday 10th January 11:22
JP__FOX said:
Perhaps something like the Michelin Cross Climates could be a better winter option next time round?
I would say not, with the logic being that 1) the winters will last for ages anyway and 2) being a heavy vehicle and not a FFRR equivalent, you'd really want them to get one out of the doodoo should heavy snowfall arise. However, I get the point that grip in glum and wet conditions is a more likely usage case.nickfrog said:
Lovely car Nath, which I am already slightly familiar with, having shared a garage with you at Oulton last year! Or was it 2021?
I’ve not taken the green DBX in track yet but I did take the white one back in Nov 21. I have been to Oulton a fair amount over the last few years as it’s local to me. Usually in the NSX but now that’s gone, I’m using the Supra for track duties. I took the supra for it’s maiden voyage last Dec and it performed excellently!
What car were you driving then?
nathwraith1 said:
I’ve not taken the green DBX in track yet but I did take the white one back in Nov 21.
I have been to Oulton a fair amount over the last few years as it’s local to me. Usually in the NSX but now that’s gone, I’m using the Supra for track duties. I took the supra for it’s maiden voyage last Dec and it performed excellently!
What car were you driving then?
The black M2 next to you in the garage! I have been to Oulton a fair amount over the last few years as it’s local to me. Usually in the NSX but now that’s gone, I’m using the Supra for track duties. I took the supra for it’s maiden voyage last Dec and it performed excellently!
What car were you driving then?
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