599 Tyres and wheels

[fastcello]

I need new tyres for my 599 and I don't particularly like the Pirelli's on it, they are not very progressive - they tend to snap a little too much. Has anyone tried different tyres on their 599?

Also, I was thinking of getting GTO wheels, the fronts are wider - has anyone tried this on a standard 599? Do they even fit?

[F355GTS]

fastcello said:

I need new tyres for my 599 and I don't particularly like the Pirelli's on it, they are not very progressive - they tend to snap a little too much. Has anyone tried different tyres on their 599?

Also, I was thinking of getting GTO wheels, the fronts are wider - has anyone tried this on a standard 599? Do they even fit?

think the pirellis were developed for the 599 and not aware of any suitable alternatives. Never found mine particularly unprogressive although in low temps they can be very slippery.

[topjay]

Think scuderia systems recent email flyer had gto wheels that said they fitted 599 for £4k. Can't check as i deleted it but probably worth a phone call.

[fastcello]

I'll try Scuderia Systems for a chat.

I know it is cold right now and so the tyres don't really work well in the cold but I found when I changed the tyres on my little boxster spyder (I know it is not necessarily a good comparitor) to Michelin rubber even in the cold I got a more progressive slide.
I have only had the 599 for a few months and I am still settlign into driving it well.
I like to turn off the traction control so I can understand what is really under me.........

[bromers2]

Forget the tyres - get a GTO map put on her

Mate's got GTO wheels fitted - looks great and fit no problem.

Lots of positive talk about Michelin Super Sports.

[fastcello]

Seems like the more people I talk to the more excellennt feedback I get on the Michelin Super Sports - seems like the cheapest upgrade of all.
I think a remap is also on the cards.

[A4B]

This is the car Bromers is referring to... The GTO wheels make a big difference and so does the remap, speeds up the shift time as well as a power increase...



Keep us posted how you get on

[fastcello]

Now that just works......

I will let you know how I go.

[bromers2]

A4B said:

This is the car Bromers is referring to... The GTO wheels make a big difference and so does the remap, speeds up the shift time as well as a power increase...



Keep us posted how you get on

He's hoping to get his hands on an FXX map !!!!!!!

[F355GTS]

bromers2 said:

He's hoping to get his hands on an FXX map !!!!!!!

Can you tell me who did the remap, ta

[Cheib]

A4B said:

This is the car Bromers is referring to... The GTO wheels make a big difference and so does the remap, speeds up the shift time as well as a power increase...



Keep us posted how you get on

Oh yes. In the grand scheme of 599 ownership £4k spent on those has to be money very,very well spent.

You'd probably get half that back if you took them off when you sold the car.

[bromers2]

F355GTS said:

Can you tell me who did the remap, ta

Message sent Mark.

[Doppelkupplung]

bromers2 said:

F355GTS said:

Can you tell me who did the remap, ta

Message sent Mark.

Hi stumbled across this thread when looking at new tyres for the 599 and saw the info regarding the map. TBH I'm not after more power but I am interested in the gearbox upgrade. Do you have any recommendations?