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
CatalystV12V said:
To be honest I d have thought there would be plenty around.. but it seems not to be the case.
No. They're getting rarer.This thread resurrection prompted me to look again. Hopefully secured a nice set of alternative alloys.
Only question is... do I also have them fitted with Michelin PS4S like the AMR alloys? I do enough miles to wear through two sets within 6 years (ie. before they go off). My original thought was to get all weather tyres fitted which are more suitable for lower temperatures. Obviously, I have no intention of driving through vast amounts of standing water!
The PS4S tyres have never given me any doubt in any condition up to now.
Or are there some good current deals on suitable alternatives?
nickv12 said:
CatalystV12V said:
To be honest I d have thought there would be plenty around.. but it seems not to be the case.
No. They're getting rarer.This thread resurrection prompted me to look again. Hopefully secured a nice set of alternative alloys.
Only question is... do I also have them fitted with Michelin PS4S like the AMR alloys? I do enough miles to wear through two sets within 6 years (ie. before they go off). My original thought was to get all weather tyres fitted which are more suitable for lower temperatures. Obviously, I have no intention of driving through vast amounts of standing water!
The PS4S tyres have never given me any doubt in any condition up to now.
Or are there some good current deals on suitable alternatives?
I was thinking about a set of winter tyres. I run them on my Audi during the winter and find them to be very good.
I want to replace my Pirelli’s next year with PS4S..
CatalystV12V said:
Which alloys did you choose?
I was thinking about a set of winter tyres. I run them on my Audi during the winter and find them to be very good.
I want to replace my Pirelli s next year with PS4S..
I’ll keep that secret for now. I’ll post a photo when all’s done I was thinking about a set of winter tyres. I run them on my Audi during the winter and find them to be very good.
I want to replace my Pirelli s next year with PS4S..
The PS4S are excellent. But so are the OEM Pirelli’s when still new-ish.
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