Tyres again

[DAVIDOXE]

My V12V will need a set of tyres in a couple of thousand miles which has been brought forward by a puncture.
This has been repaired but im not happy using the full potential of the car with a repaired tyre.

Back to the point i really dont like the Corsas that are fitted as they are useless in anything than a hot day IMHO so looking at alternatives.

Have had Michelin Pilot Super Sports recommended but there are no rears available for 8 - 10 weeks.
Can get the P Zero AM8s however for the same price £820.00/set does anyone have any experience of them please?

[sukh_m]

There's a few of us with V12V's (including myself) all running with standard Pzero's. Absolutely no problem.

[Minglar]

I'll second that. V12V on the non-corsa AM approved P Zero. No problem at all and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Best Regards

Minglar

[damianke]

I'm on 'normal' PZeros also and they are fine, wet or dry. Which is just as well given the current English 'summer'...

[damianke]

I'm on 'normal' PZeros also and they are fine, wet or dry. Which is just as well given the current English 'summer'...

[JohnG1]

What does the GT12 run? Why not buy that tyre in the right size for your wheels?

[cayman-black]

JohnG1 said:

What does the GT12 run? Why not buy that tyre in the right size for your wheels?

Good call John . Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Seem that they are not available to the OP though.
Try Oponeo i think they have them.

[DAVIDOXE]

Car is booked in for new tyres have gone for the AM8s.
Would rather have used main dealer even if they were a bit dearer but!

ATS - £810.00 Main Dealer £1750.00 WTF!

[V8V Pete]

DAVIDOXE said:

Car is booked in for new tyres have gone for the AM8s.
Would rather have used main dealer even if they were a bit dearer but!

ATS - £810.00 Main Dealer £1750.00 WTF!

Good price but add the cost of 4 wheel refurbs in and it gets a bit closer. Walk round all 4 wheels noting their condition before you let them anywhere near it

[Neil1300r]

V8V Pete said:

DAVIDOXE said:

Car is booked in for new tyres have gone for the AM8s.
Would rather have used main dealer even if they were a bit dearer but!

ATS - £810.00 Main Dealer £1750.00 WTF!

Good price but add the cost of 4 wheel refurbs in and it gets a bit closer. Walk round all 4 wheels noting their condition before you let them anywhere near it

Had my tyres replaced by reputable tyre places. Never had any problems. They are always especially careful of the car.

[DAVIDOXE]

Neil1300r said:

Had my tyres replaced by reputable tyre places. Never had any problems. They are always especially careful of the car.

I think main dealers are equally capable of damaging wheels.

[DAVIDOXE]

Just to report back ATS were superb treated the car with Kid gloves took pictures of each wheel before removing too.
Also £70 M & S voucher for buying 4 tyres so total cost £740.00.

[V8V Pete]

DAVIDOXE said:

Just to report back ATS were superb treated the car with Kid gloves took pictures of each wheel before removing too.
Also £70 M & S voucher for buying 4 tyres so total cost £740.00.

Great price, great service, well done. Out of interest, did they know how to jack the car up properly or did you direct them on that issue?

[DAVIDOXE]

A bit of both the guy who did the job was a 'car guy' and suspected normal lifts were not suitable so jacked with pads one corner at a time.
Not saying nationally this Co is suitable for your P @ Js just my experience was good and saved a grand!

[Ken Figenus]

You will save electricity too David! That yellow TC bulb will be off longer! Im sure you will enjoy and trust that lovely car even more now.

[DAVIDOXE]

Ken Figenus said:

You will save electricity too David! That yellow TC bulb will be off longer! Im sure you will enjoy and trust that lovely car even more now.

You are not wrong Ken!