Question about winter wheels/tyres for V12S Vantage
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I'm looking to have a winter wheel/tyre set fitted to my 2018 V12 Vantage AMR (effectively a V12S) soon. Aston do this official kit:
https://www2.astonmartin.com/en/accessories/v12-va...
For insurance purposes, I want to keep to recommended Aston bits where possible. I also want to preserve my AMR alloys (they are a fair chunk more to replace - although a second set to use in winter is an option). Plus, I have found the original Pirelli P1 tyres to be surprisingly good, so will only replace with PS4S when they wear out.
The wheel in the Aston winter wheel/tyre kit link above appears to be the same as I had on my first 2014 V8 Vantage. I like that design, but it's a different wheel/tyre size at:
Has anybody else bothered with this change over winter? I will be using my Vantage unless there's salt all over the place. Any experience of the Pirelli SottoZero Winter 270 tyre?
All thoughts appreciated.
https://www2.astonmartin.com/en/accessories/v12-va...
For insurance purposes, I want to keep to recommended Aston bits where possible. I also want to preserve my AMR alloys (they are a fair chunk more to replace - although a second set to use in winter is an option). Plus, I have found the original Pirelli P1 tyres to be surprisingly good, so will only replace with PS4S when they wear out.
The wheel in the Aston winter wheel/tyre kit link above appears to be the same as I had on my first 2014 V8 Vantage. I like that design, but it's a different wheel/tyre size at:
- Front: 235/40 R19 96W (vs. 255/35 ZR19 96Y fitted)
- Rear: 275/35 R19 100W (vs. 295/30 ZR19 100Y fitted)
Has anybody else bothered with this change over winter? I will be using my Vantage unless there's salt all over the place. Any experience of the Pirelli SottoZero Winter 270 tyre?
All thoughts appreciated.
My V12S had non Corsa P Zeros ( specced from new ) which stayed on the car ( with replacements as necessary ) until I sold it.
Used all year round as a daily other than through a few cumulative days of snow over the 5 years or so with seemingly no issues.
The standard ( black wheels ) stood up extremely well to any salt.
Used all year round as a daily other than through a few cumulative days of snow over the 5 years or so with seemingly no issues.
The standard ( black wheels ) stood up extremely well to any salt.
CatalystV12V said:
Did you buy the winter wheels, if so are you happy with them?
I never did, but each winter, I do think I should!I never drive in salty conditions and the wheels are still in very good condition. I did manage to buy one spare front alloy just in case (still looking for a rear one), but mainly in case of pot holes.
Maybe this winter? You got me looking again
alscar said:
My V12S had non Corsa P Zeros ( specced from new ) which stayed on the car ( with replacements as necessary ) until I sold it.
Used all year round as a daily other than through a few cumulative days of snow over the 5 years or so with seemingly no issues.
The standard ( black wheels ) stood up extremely well to any salt.
Good to read! Which style of alloy were these? The lightweight or earlier V12 style?Used all year round as a daily other than through a few cumulative days of snow over the 5 years or so with seemingly no issues.
The standard ( black wheels ) stood up extremely well to any salt.
nickv12 said:
alscar said:
My V12S had non Corsa P Zeros ( specced from new ) which stayed on the car ( with replacements as necessary ) until I sold it.
Used all year round as a daily other than through a few cumulative days of snow over the 5 years or so with seemingly no issues.
The standard ( black wheels ) stood up extremely well to any salt.
Good to read! Which style of alloy were these? The lightweight or earlier V12 style?Used all year round as a daily other than through a few cumulative days of snow over the 5 years or so with seemingly no issues.
The standard ( black wheels ) stood up extremely well to any salt.
nickv12 said:
I never did, but each winter, I do think I should!
I never drive in salty conditions and the wheels are still in very good condition. I did manage to buy one spare front alloy just in case (still looking for a rear one), but mainly in case of pot holes.
Maybe this winter? You got me looking again
Oh no - competition !!!! :0) I never drive in salty conditions and the wheels are still in very good condition. I did manage to buy one spare front alloy just in case (still looking for a rear one), but mainly in case of pot holes.
Maybe this winter? You got me looking again
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