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I do wonder though, I find a lot of places 'claim' they don't make a tyre any more because they don't have that in stock or having difficulty getting stock at the time and they're quite happy to sell you a tyre they actually have.
I'd be well impressed with 20k as i've heard stories of 6k, the driving I do is on the road and the alignment was well out when I got the car- possibly causing the faster wear on the nearside left tyre. I think quite a few people either don't get cars aligned or don't get it done properly.
I'd be well impressed with 20k as i've heard stories of 6k, the driving I do is on the road and the alignment was well out when I got the car- possibly causing the faster wear on the nearside left tyre. I think quite a few people either don't get cars aligned or don't get it done properly.
Si_man306 said:
I do wonder though, I find a lot of places 'claim' they don't make a tyre any more because they don't have that in stock or having difficulty getting stock at the time and they're quite happy to sell you a tyre they actually have.
I'd be well impressed with 20k as i've heard stories of 6k, the driving I do is on the road and the alignment was well out when I got the car- possibly causing the faster wear on the nearside left tyre. I think quite a few people either don't get cars aligned or don't get it done properly.
I shredded a set in 7k once, although I usually nursed 10-12k out of them on standard geo. I did mostly motorway miles fairly laden so it sat on the inside edges and wore them out. I'd be well impressed with 20k as i've heard stories of 6k, the driving I do is on the road and the alignment was well out when I got the car- possibly causing the faster wear on the nearside left tyre. I think quite a few people either don't get cars aligned or don't get it done properly.
Well worth keeping on top of tyre pressures too, it makes a big difference to how long those inner edges last.
They are a ball-ache to align as they're very interdependent between camber and toe, and not in a predictable manner so need a lot of going round in circles to get right. Many places will probably just get bored and sack it off as close enough after a while. Well worth getting it done properly though, they are sensitive to it.
Pirelli pzero supply the M01 compound and Yokohama the LTS.
I've found all pzeros to be preferable to the yokos but it will depend on your driving style and type of use. I haven't tried those two on the evora specifically and it'll be tricky to find someone who has, although you never know. Yoko's i've always found to be better in the dry and poor in the wet with a sudden breakaway point so grip grip grip.....slide, which is not preferable on the road (!)
I now use the pirelli corsa asymmetric LS's which are a more advanced and far softer compound than both of those above (and you pay for the privilege) . These stick to the road in the dry unlike any other tyre i've used, it's astonishing. They are fine in the wet although being summer I haven't have as much time with them to say exactly.
Whether you'll notice the difference on the road with M01 vs LTS, to be honest with any different tyres it depends how you drive. I suspect most wouldn't and with a car as good as the Evora you would need to be going some to notice the real differences (apart from in the wet as i've mentioned).
I've found all pzeros to be preferable to the yokos but it will depend on your driving style and type of use. I haven't tried those two on the evora specifically and it'll be tricky to find someone who has, although you never know. Yoko's i've always found to be better in the dry and poor in the wet with a sudden breakaway point so grip grip grip.....slide, which is not preferable on the road (!)
I now use the pirelli corsa asymmetric LS's which are a more advanced and far softer compound than both of those above (and you pay for the privilege) . These stick to the road in the dry unlike any other tyre i've used, it's astonishing. They are fine in the wet although being summer I haven't have as much time with them to say exactly.
Whether you'll notice the difference on the road with M01 vs LTS, to be honest with any different tyres it depends how you drive. I suspect most wouldn't and with a car as good as the Evora you would need to be going some to notice the real differences (apart from in the wet as i've mentioned).
The Wookie said:
I shredded a set in 7k once, although I usually nursed 10-12k out of them on standard geo. I did mostly motorway miles fairly laden so it sat on the inside edges and wore them out.
Well worth keeping on top of tyre pressures too, it makes a big difference to how long those inner edges last.
They are a ball-ache to align as they're very interdependent between camber and toe, and not in a predictable manner so need a lot of going round in circles to get right. Many places will probably just get bored and sack it off as close enough after a while. Well worth getting it done properly though, they are sensitive to it.
Yep- I had a terrific chap do mine who persevered (AJ Dedman in Bishops Stortford). I got there at 4 and he spent hours carefully tweeking until the Hunter was happy. Really chuffed with it. He said took him about 5 times that of a normal focus etc as it had the 10 adjustments. Well worth keeping on top of tyre pressures too, it makes a big difference to how long those inner edges last.
They are a ball-ache to align as they're very interdependent between camber and toe, and not in a predictable manner so need a lot of going round in circles to get right. Many places will probably just get bored and sack it off as close enough after a while. Well worth getting it done properly though, they are sensitive to it.
He wouldn't go outside standard settings though- i've found so many garages to be 'scared' of doing things like this, mainly because of the fear of being sued should something go wrong. I can never understand if i've asked for something to be done how anyone could then sue anyway! I'll bear what you've said in mind and see if I can find a place who would in the future. Most of my miles are duel carriageway day to day.
Si_man306 said:
Pirelli pzero supply the M01 compound and Yokohama the LTS.
I've found all pzeros to be preferable to the yokos but it will depend on your driving style and type of use. I haven't tried those two on the evora specifically and it'll be tricky to find someone who has, although you never know. Yoko's i've always found to be better in the dry and poor in the wet with a sudden breakaway point so grip grip grip.....slide, which is not preferable on the road (!)
I now use the pirelli corsa asymmetric LS's which are a more advanced and far softer compound than both of those above (and you pay for the privilege) . These stick to the road in the dry unlike any other tyre i've used, it's astonishing. They are fine in the wet although being summer I haven't have as much time with them to say exactly.
Whether you'll notice the difference on the road with M01 vs LTS, to be honest with any different tyres it depends how you drive. I suspect most wouldn't and with a car as good as the Evora you would need to be going some to notice the real differences (apart from in the wet as i've mentioned).
Are you saying that there are no specifically branded Pirelli tyres for the Evora? They're all branded MO1 not LTS? I would check the tyres that are on at the moment, but the car is in the garage having the clutch replaced and will be there a while!I've found all pzeros to be preferable to the yokos but it will depend on your driving style and type of use. I haven't tried those two on the evora specifically and it'll be tricky to find someone who has, although you never know. Yoko's i've always found to be better in the dry and poor in the wet with a sudden breakaway point so grip grip grip.....slide, which is not preferable on the road (!)
I now use the pirelli corsa asymmetric LS's which are a more advanced and far softer compound than both of those above (and you pay for the privilege) . These stick to the road in the dry unlike any other tyre i've used, it's astonishing. They are fine in the wet although being summer I haven't have as much time with them to say exactly.
Whether you'll notice the difference on the road with M01 vs LTS, to be honest with any different tyres it depends how you drive. I suspect most wouldn't and with a car as good as the Evora you would need to be going some to notice the real differences (apart from in the wet as i've mentioned).
elise2000 said:
Are you saying that there are no specifically branded Pirelli tyres for the Evora? They're all branded MO1 not LTS? I would check the tyres that are on at the moment, but the car is in the garage having the clutch replaced and will be there a while!
Hmmm...i've only seen the MO1 compound in the details online, never on the side of the tyre. You'd need to ask someone else. My lotus compound pirelli's are LS (not LTS) someone did one explain the difference but i'm afraid I can't remember!Gassing Station | Evora | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff