Diablo tyre advice needed

[paulqv]

One of my mates who has a Diablo VT roadster wants some trye advice. he was quoted £250 plus VAt for a front tyre and looking for other options. Anyone with experience of alternatives? ( Ian? Pete?) He isn't too good on computers and asked me to post for some help size 235/40/17? Just regular size
Paul

[AndrewW-G]

Cant comment on what tyres suite a diablo best...........however if a Michelin PS2 or PZero nero works, they can be had for around £180 inc vat and fitting

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Orde...

Or Conti sport contact 3 for £180 (even has the correct speed rating )

http://www.tyrexpress.com/Continental/SPORTCONTACT...

Edited by AndrewW-G on Tuesday 20th April 21:56

[jdwcd]

stick to pirrelli, they look and fit the best and are correct for the car. around 200 mark is about right

[diablo_pete]

As the old aysmmetricos were discontinued/on back order for years, most people go for the Pirelli Rosso. It's considered a much better tyre. The problem is that the earlier 17" front size isn't available and most people go for 245/40/17. I had these on my SV and with 2WD there is no issue. Those that have had them on their VT (potential tiny gearing change) claim that it drives better and I know that Mike Pullen recommends them. They are pricey though.

I was told some time ago that Pirelli were re-making the asymmetrico, and I have seen dealers advertising them on their websites, but not in the 35 profile. They are cheaper than the Rosso however.

I have sourced some before via ebay. Worth trying especially the German ebay site.

I've only used Pirelli just to keep things looking original, sad I know, so I can't recommend other brands. Would be worth asking Mike Pullen though.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

Peter

Edited by diablo_pete on Wednesday 21st April 08:33

[Craig]

it's worth calling Pirelli UK direct to check stock levels as tyre dealers will usually source from them

[jdwcd]

just check the date on the tyre, you dont want to buy tyres that have had a long shelf life.

[ianqv]

I've got Michelin's on mine - they work pretty well.... road handling seems superb!!

I would have no concerns replacing them for another set of Mich's!

Hope this helps

Ian