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I'm about to buy an R8 V8, which needs new front tyres. I'm trying to work out which to get, but am really struggling to understand what's what. Pirelli do several different P-Zeros in the size, whose price varies from £140 to £250, and I really don't know the difference.
I've looked on here, and dedicated R8 sites, but I just keep going round in circles, so would appreciate some input, please.
If I go for the P-Zeros, which is the recommend fitment, and what is different about the ostensibly similar tyres?
Also, do people recommend a different tyre entirely? I doubt that I'll do any track work, so this is for all-weather road use in England.
Thanks.
I've looked on here, and dedicated R8 sites, but I just keep going round in circles, so would appreciate some input, please.
If I go for the P-Zeros, which is the recommend fitment, and what is different about the ostensibly similar tyres?
Also, do people recommend a different tyre entirely? I doubt that I'll do any track work, so this is for all-weather road use in England.
Thanks.
There's more R8 tyre talk in this very recent thread.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
As per the other thread, Michelin Pilot Super Sport are an excellent tyre. akadk should know - he's owned enough R8s to have tried most options!
I run them on both my Audis in 20" fitment and they are lighter than the equivalent Pilot Sport predecessor. They also seem to wear much more evenly if driven in town a fair bit, and resist the side wall scrubbing you tend to get on large wheels.
Shop around and you can find them for sensible money
I run them on both my Audis in 20" fitment and they are lighter than the equivalent Pilot Sport predecessor. They also seem to wear much more evenly if driven in town a fair bit, and resist the side wall scrubbing you tend to get on large wheels.
Shop around and you can find them for sensible money
Thanks all, I'll try the Michelins.
Just to return to a part of my initial question, though, are there variants within that model of tyre that I need to choose between? What lead to my initial confusion was that the P-Zeros had "asymmetric", or "unidirectional", or "heavy load" or "Nero"..., all with identical speed rating and sizing, with very different pricing.
Just to return to a part of my initial question, though, are there variants within that model of tyre that I need to choose between? What lead to my initial confusion was that the P-Zeros had "asymmetric", or "unidirectional", or "heavy load" or "Nero"..., all with identical speed rating and sizing, with very different pricing.
Also...
Do people recommend using "Tyres on the drive", to come and fit them, or is it better to take it in to a fitter.
I'd like them this weekend, and am already busy with guests, and getting the C63 serviced, so it'd be great to have someone come over and take care of it (although not if it's at the risk of worse service).
Do people recommend using "Tyres on the drive", to come and fit them, or is it better to take it in to a fitter.
I'd like them this weekend, and am already busy with guests, and getting the C63 serviced, so it'd be great to have someone come over and take care of it (although not if it's at the risk of worse service).
The biggest issue is getting the car in the air without damaging the underside - if you've got a lift at home, or at the very least a nice flat and even surface to use a jack, then Event Tyres or another on site option might work. Modern Audis generally have very limited options for using traditional jacks, so either they jack on the sills and risk damaging the car if they're careless/don't care, or you take it somewhere with a suitable lift.
Assuming they can get the tyres on, which if they're very low profile isn't straightforward, the balancing kit on the back of a van is unlikely to be as good as one bolted to a concrete floor in a workshop.
If you end up ordering tyres online, check with local wheel refurbishers to see if they'll fit tyres for you. Many will if they don't retail tyres. Obviously getting 4 tyres to a fitting bay isn't without its challenges unless you take 2 cars!
Can't help with the Pirelli question specifically - I imagine there's a lot of similar tread patterns for specific models, so further investigation would be needed to ID the exact model recommended.
Assuming they can get the tyres on, which if they're very low profile isn't straightforward, the balancing kit on the back of a van is unlikely to be as good as one bolted to a concrete floor in a workshop.
If you end up ordering tyres online, check with local wheel refurbishers to see if they'll fit tyres for you. Many will if they don't retail tyres. Obviously getting 4 tyres to a fitting bay isn't without its challenges unless you take 2 cars!
Can't help with the Pirelli question specifically - I imagine there's a lot of similar tread patterns for specific models, so further investigation would be needed to ID the exact model recommended.
The super sports are meant to be the better tyres, I haven't had the p zeroes to compare but the super sports have served me very well.
Only issue recently is that there doesn't appear to be any stock in Europe - not sure if the V8 has the same tyre sizes as the V10 but something to be aware of.
Only issue recently is that there doesn't appear to be any stock in Europe - not sure if the V8 has the same tyre sizes as the V10 but something to be aware of.
Mine had to come from the USA when ordered in the UK. Should be possible to get stock from Europe - my usual online hit list is:
Mytyres
Openeo
Camskill
Tyreleader.co.uk
Protyre
Pneusonline
Lovetyres.com
Although don't think Camskill do the Super Sports. In case you wonder, the SS are well worth the premium over the Pilot Sport 2/3
Mytyres
Openeo
Camskill
Tyreleader.co.uk
Protyre
Pneusonline
Lovetyres.com
Although don't think Camskill do the Super Sports. In case you wonder, the SS are well worth the premium over the Pilot Sport 2/3
NorthernBoy said:
Thanks all, I'll try the Michelins.
Just to return to a part of my initial question, though, are there variants within that model of tyre that I need to choose between? What lead to my initial confusion was that the P-Zeros had "asymmetric", or "unidirectional", or "heavy load" or "Nero"..., all with identical speed rating and sizing, with very different pricing.
There are several different types of P zero including corsa,Nero and trofeo R. These are all completely different tyres. The R8 came with the 'standard' P zero tyre and it should also be the designated Audi spec R01 tyre.Just to return to a part of my initial question, though, are there variants within that model of tyre that I need to choose between? What lead to my initial confusion was that the P-Zeros had "asymmetric", or "unidirectional", or "heavy load" or "Nero"..., all with identical speed rating and sizing, with very different pricing.
I'm currently looking for tyres for my R8 at the minute and have just ordered a set of Michelin pilot supersports. I got them online from camskil if you are having trouble finding a set as they seem to be a bit thin on the ground at the minute.
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