Winter Tyres for a 612

[AJSG]

Just booked the Jagdpanther in for its winter tyre swap but the shop didn't know where to source tyres for a 612. Has anyone tried last year? Any good suppliers either online or in the EC3 to E18 corridor?

Tyre sizes are:

275/35/19

and

335/35/20

Thanks...

[johnnyreggae]

I think Pirelli are the main high performance winter tyre supplier here and their range does not go above 295 width ie not for the 612

[AJSG]

johnnyreggae said:

I think Pirelli are the main high performance winter tyre supplier here and their range does not go above 295 width ie not for the 612

Ok, thanks, think that it may be cheaper to get a Panda 4x4 for those weeks I cannot get in. The QP handled the snow fine, but the 612's tyres are simply too wide.

The issue is avoiding out of control mini cabs and mercs driven by people who can hardly see over the steering wheel...which is a big issue en route...

[Trommel]

You need different wheels, the ones they drove across China had Pirelli SottoZero winter tyres.

[S1M VP]

Could try the likes of Kahn for the rears and see what they have ... Or call Migliore who used to service me 360 - great guys.
I have a set of 20" Kahn 335 rear track wheelson my Vanquish, but more likely to use the range rover over winter.

Would be interested to know how you've found the 612.
One of the options when I change mine ... And already have the itch so won't be long.

[EC2]

Have a set of Pirelli SottoZero 2s to fit on my Granturismo - 235/35/20 and 285/35/20. Interesting to see how they do.

[70proof]

AJSG said:

Tyre sizes are:

275/35/19

and

335/35/20

winter tyres tend to be thinner for functional reasons.... the thinner the tyre the better it cuts into the snow.... so they are not the sizes you are after....

[bertie]

70proof said:

AJSG said:

Tyre sizes are:

275/35/19

and

335/35/20

winter tyres tend to be thinner for functional reasons.... the thinner the tyre the better it cuts into the snow.... so they are not the sizes you are after....

On the door jam placard with the tyre pressures on it, it ususaly gives a winter tyre size which as 70proof says are usualy smaller.
Failing that the handbook

[EC2]

Camskill do not list anything wider than a 305 on a 20 for a winter tyre.

Put the problem on Ferrari and see if they recommend 18" or 19" rims.

[colincolin]

I've just had a quote for winter tyres for a 612, from the dealer.

Special offer, apparently, at only £3050 - Plus VAT fitted. This can't be right. Anyone suggest an alternative.

BTW it definitely doesn't include the wheels, before anyone asks.

[SimonSays]

according to tirerack.com, OEM size for winter rubber is:

Original Equipment Wheel Diameters:

18" Recommended Front: 245/45-18
19" Recommended Rear: 285/40-19

[EC2]

Fine out the sizes and make from the dealer and then source them elsewhere. They will still be £2k wherever you go mind.