18" tyres

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mt308

Original Poster:

438 posts

143 months

Wednesday 4th October 2017
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The Michelins seem to have dried up again. Sticking to standard sizes - 335/30R18 and 245/35R18 it appears Pirelli P Zero Rosso are the only option now?

Are these a "modern" tyre? Is anyone running them? As good as the Michelin?

My Good Years are 6 years old (been on the car for 4.5 years) and I think they need to change.

I don't want to fork out for 19" rims at this point.

Mark

F.C.

3,897 posts

208 months

Wednesday 4th October 2017
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I've used Pirell Corsas in those sizes, I liked them but they need a bit of heat in them in colder weather.
Still available AFAIK.

confusionhunter

448 posts

222 months

Wednesday 4th October 2017
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Agreed! I have them on at the moment and they do need heat in them.

Storer

5,024 posts

215 months

Wednesday 4th October 2017
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The Factory have probably purchased the UK supply of the Michelins.

Might be worth a phone call....

tjlees

1,382 posts

237 months

Thursday 5th October 2017
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Yep - the factory have the supply

confusionhunter

448 posts

222 months

Friday 6th October 2017
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If anyone is interested I have Pirelli P zero Cosras on the back of my car with 4mm tread left and Id like to change as i have Michelins on the front (near new). I have used them on a few track days this year and lots of touring however they are getting on a bit with the ages stamp mid 2008 on one.

They would cost 21.50 to post in UK so I'm looking for an offer to take these. Tyre age is a well debated topic which you can google but I think these have a year left of use, with no visible signs of cracking, dry spots etc. Never stored outside etc
If you are just looking far tyres for your car to sit on while you finish the build these would be perfect as your new 650 quid wouldn't age, these would still pass an IVA and as soon as your road legal then get a nice new set.


Edited by confusionhunter on Friday 6th October 14:07