V12V alternative tyres
Discussion
After an 'interesting' but fun drive yesterday on the Corsas I think I need to fit some less extreme tyres for the winter months. Does anybody know what the alternative Pirellis are that you can now spec for the V12 or any other recommendations that can be fitted to the standard wheels?
Cheers
Simon
Cheers
Simon
I have the Sottozero winter tyre option, but honestly you will hate them. Much better grip and very predictable, but they are like driving on jelly in comparison. Lots of sidewall movement... There is a replacement option Pirelli that was muted on another thread and a fellow V12V owner has also fitted Michelin (V12uuu, I think), so it may be worth asking more about these. The Sottozero was fine at -6 the other day, so they cant be all bad however I would call them an extreme tyre rather than an intermediate.
Edited by Cockernee on Monday 17th December 21:28
I've been running Toyo Proxes T1 Sports since May - I got fed up of having to tip-toe in the wet which seemed to be every time I went out this year.
They have been good, quieter if anything and plenty of confidence in both the wet and dry to make progress on them.
No idea on price as I got a special deal for putting the car on Toyo's stand for a day but would refit and have Toyo's on other cars now.
They have been good, quieter if anything and plenty of confidence in both the wet and dry to make progress on them.
No idea on price as I got a special deal for putting the car on Toyo's stand for a day but would refit and have Toyo's on other cars now.
Had P Zeros fitted to my V12V and great all weather tyre. I was always wondering where the limit was on Corsas when it got cold and/or wet. With Zeros had none of those issues . Just had them put on my Roadster - great tyres IMO and they are Aston approved (well on the Coupe they are!)
Grant3 said:
Aside from the approved winter tyres ( which need new alloys!!) mentioned by Cockernee, there are also "officially" approved PZero's for V12V that fit the standard alloys and are a middle ground... Talk to your local friendly dealer for full info.....
Very strange that the PZero's are not approved for the roadster - although one wise person has them on his 
In fact, the winter tyres are not yet approved I understand, the only one that is is the Corsa tyres - perhaps we are only meant to use them in summer? but cannot see that being the caseGrant3 said:
Aside from the approved winter tyres ( which need new alloys!!) mentioned by Cockernee, there are also "officially" approved PZero's for V12V that fit the standard alloys and are a middle ground... Talk to your local friendly dealer for full info.....
I would like to see the difference back to back with the PZero's as it is a pain changing over the winter tyres, although I would not like to see the dry grip levels less than they are!!Must confess I haven't done a back-to-back test either John, but they do appear to offer a decent middle ground... as and when my Corsa's die I'll be fitting them. I'm too tight to buy a set of winter tyres/alloys (and don't like those slim spoke alloys on the chunky V12V 
) but at least you have the best of both worlds !
) but at least you have the best of both worlds ! Cockernee said:
Grant3 said:
Aside from the approved winter tyres ( which need new alloys!!) mentioned by Cockernee, there are also "officially" approved PZero's for V12V that fit the standard alloys and are a middle ground... Talk to your local friendly dealer for full info.....
I would like to see the difference back to back with the PZero's as it is a pain changing over the winter tyres, although I would not like to see the dry grip levels less than they are!! Must be a car on a dealer forecourt somewhere that you could hotwire 
Let me know what they are like and I will check my euro lottery numbers again see if I can afford a set
Cockernee said:
I have the Sottozero winter tyre option, but honestly you will hate them. Much better grip and very predictable, but they are like driving on jelly in comparison. Lots of sidewall movement... There is a replacement option Pirelli that was muted on another thread and a fellow V12V owner has also fitted Michelin (V12uuu, I think), so it may be worth asking more about these. The Sottozero was fine at -6 the other day, so they cant be all bad however I would call them an extreme tyre rather than an intermediate.
Yes, I have MIchelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZR(100Y) XL. Was out today, which certainly tested their performance in the wet - not at all bad, but I wasn't minded to turn on Sport mode. The only comparison I have is to Corsa's in the dry on a Performance Driving course. I didn't notice a much benefit to the Michelins. I think the Michelin do very well in the cold and still feel good down to zero degrees. It would be good to hear from someone who has experienced both on the same car. But given the choice today, I certainly would stay with what I have. (I also believe the Michelins are fitted to the McLaren).Edited by Cockernee on Monday 17th December 21:28
v12uuu said:
Cockernee said:
I have the Sottozero winter tyre option, but honestly you will hate them. Much better grip and very predictable, but they are like driving on jelly in comparison. Lots of sidewall movement... There is a replacement option Pirelli that was muted on another thread and a fellow V12V owner has also fitted Michelin (V12uuu, I think), so it may be worth asking more about these. The Sottozero was fine at -6 the other day, so they cant be all bad however I would call them an extreme tyre rather than an intermediate.
Yes, I have MIchelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZR(100Y) XL. Was out today, which certainly tested their performance in the wet - not at all bad, but I wasn't minded to turn on Sport mode. The only comparison I have is to Corsa's in the dry on a Performance Driving course. I didn't notice a much benefit to the Michelins. I think the Michelin do very well in the cold and still feel good down to zero degrees. It would be good to hear from someone who has experienced both on the same car. But given the choice today, I certainly would stay with what I have. (I also believe the Michelins are fitted to the McLaren).Edited by Cockernee on Monday 17th December 21:28
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