Tyres again - sorry

[philr]

Ok, now that its come to the point where I need 4 new tyres and SO2s just can't be obtained, what are the going thoughts on the options available.

When SO3s came out there was a lots talk of them not being very good. Now that people have had them fitted for a while, what is the view ?

Also I've heard talk of one of the TOYO tyres being a better option. Any one know more ?

Cheers

Phil

[RolexBlue]

Phil, I run 245/45 16 back and 225/50 15 fronts on my 450 and had the same dilemma as you last month when I needed to change them. I took the plunge for S03’s all round and to be honest I think they're great, haven’t pushed them to far in the wet mind but in the day they’re as good if not better then the S02’s.

Wasn’t tempted by Toyo as they appear even softer then the Bridgestone’s and I only managed 3000 on them plus Toyo don’t make 225/50 15’s as a ZR rating.

Paul


>> Edited by RolexBlue on Friday 3rd May 18:00

[beano1197]

quote:
When SO3s came out there was a lots talk of them not being very good. Now that people have had them fitted for a while, what is the view ?

They're certainly no worse, they feel well planted now they're scrubbed in, and the only issue appears to be that I would have a different view if it were on 17" wheels. (Lots of threads including shpub explanation to be found!) I am on standard 15" and 16", couple of thousand on the back and a thousand on the fronts - nothing to be scared of!!!!!!

[Graham]

I've got em on my chim on 17's ( standard width lower profile)

and their better tham what came off although they are the very latest batch from bridgestone..

[philr]

Thanks guys.
Looks like its SO3s for me then since I'm still on 15" and 16" wheels.

Any recomendations for where to get them from (SW of London). So far Micheldever (sp) seems to be the best price by quite a way.

[Leadfoot]

Bracknell tyre & Battery were the same price as Micheldever when I got some last summer.

[marlboro]

Try Guildford Tyres if its not too far.
They fitted my S03's a month ago, £211 front, £269 rear. Great bunch and they take lots of care.

[GingaNinga]

Any one know a good company near N/E London / Essex way. Mine are going to need to be replaced before the jaunt down to Le Mans?

[craigalsop]

Well, I'm in the same situation for new tyres for my Chimaera & the tyre place that I phoned said they could still get SO2PPs no problem. They said that they could get them next day delivery & quoted £448 inc Vat
I'm in Edinburgh, so your mileage may vary, but they still seem to be around...

cheers,
Craig

[Vmax500]

Can anyone recommend a tyre supplier in the West Mids or NW? I've only obtained one quote for a full set of SO-3s so far and that was £542 from Demon Tweeks. It may even be cost effective to arrange a trip to Micheldever if not ...

[davidy]

I got Dave Gore Tyres in Welshpool (01938 555689) to match Micheldevers price on some 245/45 ZR18s for my Audi A8. Did a good job and took care of the alloys.

Micheldever will also do mail order so your local guy can fit them.

davidy

[thirsty]

Has anyone tried Michelins? If so, which ones? Looks like I will be replacing a couple tyres soon, so I thought I may try something different. Since I'm an old fart, and don't intend to go 160 mph, I really don't need a Z rated tyre. (getting chicken in my old age)

I know this subject keeps getting beat to death, but I have yet do see many people stray away from the S02's.

[squirrelz]

You might void your insurance if you fit tyres that arent correctly rated for the car.

[gemini]

MDR motors at Harrogate are still supplying SO2's
will discount for tvrcc members

[Corin Denton]

Thirsty , I had Michelin Pilors on a quick Golf .....terrible , vague feel , skippy in wet , fast wear rate (3000 miles front pair) over priced and over-rated , I had SO2's on my Chimaera - brilliant , I now have the new Avon ZZ3 as on the Tamora been on for 300 miles now on new 17" Kahns , very good so far lovely progresive powerslides etc . Reasonable price too.

P.S. I've run a tyreshop for ten years. Tried most of em.

[thirsty]

Thanks Corin !

[jellison]

Just get some CROSS-PLY's - not stress it they are only bits of rubber

[shpub]

quote:
You might void your insurance if you fit tyres that arent correctly rated for the car.

No might about it. The main reasons for the high speed tyres is cctually to help cope with the tyre deformity during heavy acceleration.

Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk

[tmashman]

Has anyone got/heard of any new SO2 245/45 ZR16's anywhere? - pref in UK!

[tvrforever]

Try these guys as they had over a 100 S02's in stck 4 weeks ago...

STS Stapleton's Tyre & Exhaust Centre
40, Middleton Rd
Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 4RG
Business Type: TYRE DEALERS & DISTRIBUTORS
Tel: [phone]