Tyre advice R230 SL500

[mrfunex]

As title really, currently have Pirelli P Zero Rossos all round (standard OEM fit, I believe), I've found the ride to be a tiny bit more twitchy than I'd like - perhaps due to very stiff sidewalls? Has anyone got any recommendations. I'm not after a tyre for track work, or for lots of long distance driving - just a good all rounder. I only do about 8000miles/year.

Wheels are 18 inchers, so fronts will be 235/40R18 and the backs are 285/35R18.

Thanks for any help!

[ayton 1]

I dont think you can beat Michelin PS2 for all round use,

[mrfunex]

Thanks for your recommendation Ayton.

I see you've got a '55 - did you find that to be a bit twitchy on the Pirellis (only really happens on uneven roads for me), or have you always used other tyres?

[markbe]

ayton 1 said:

I dont think you can beat Michelin PS2 for all round use,

Seconded.

mark.

[mrfunex]

Thanks. Are the PS3s any good?

[666 SVT]

I've just gone to Continental sport contact 3's and they are a lot grippier than the P Zero's and much
quieter too.

[bolide]

Have you tried a good four-wheel alignment at somewhere like Wheels in Motion?

Nick Froome

[mrfunex]

I have. Everything's set up as it should be - I hope!

[r129sl]

I don't have a R230 but I have found the Michelin PS2s to be the best tyre I have ever driven on my R129, better unfortunately than the PS3. I look for grip, comfort, high speed stability and wet control.

[niva441]

Very pleased with Michelins on my R129