Tyre options? Who is running tyres different to standard?

[Jibberingloon]

Are people running different tyres to the Bridgestones that are the standard AM specs?

I was thinking maybe Michelin Pilot Supersports

What's people's opinions and what have people tried?

[PUMPMAN1860]

I considered it... but after much reading of similar topics on this forum I elected to stay with Bridgestone... albeit 10mm wider all round....Ed tells me it looks good from behind. Had them supplied fitted to a set of refurbished wheels by Event Tyres... would recomemnd them.

[DB9VolanteDriver]

The PSS is superior to the Bridgestone (RE050A) in all areas, but especially in ride comfort and noise. Why anyone would stick with Bridgestone when the PSS has received universal acclaim as 'the tire' to have is beyond me.

Have a look here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/survey...

[Jibberingloon]

DB9VolanteDriver said:

The PSS is superior to the Bridgestone (RE050A) in all areas, but especially in ride comfort and noise. Why anyone would stick with Bridgestone when the PSS has received universal acclaim as 'the tire' to have is beyond me.

Have a look here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/survey...

Hence I'm ask into see if anyone has actually put some on their cars

[willga]

I've had Michelins on all my road cars since first experiencing them on a Boxster years ago.

PSS's have now replaced the Bridgestones on my V8VR - ride is better and quieter, and although there's probably not much difference in ultimate grip, it does feel a more progressive tyre.
Plus they're slightly chunkier around the rim to give the alloys a bit more kerb protection.

[F1 NDW]

Mine is with BR at the moment getting Michelin Pilot SS fitted. The reports I’ve read on the AMOC site say they are night and day compared to the old Yokohama’s. I’ll report back when I pick it up.

[outofstepuk]

Jibberingloon said:

Hence I'm ask into see if anyone has actually put some on their cars

yup, about 9000 miles on them, highly recommended.

[Jibberingloon]

What's the wear rate like compared to the RE050's

[DB9VolanteDriver]

Jibberingloon said:

What's the wear rate like compared to the RE050's

The link addresses that question on a relative basis.

[Murph7355]

PSS here too. Much better than the Bridgestones (which I liked tbh). Only aspect I don't have empirical info on is wear - I'd be surprised (pleasantly) if they lasted longer than Bridgestones due to the other benefits).

The Michelins are more expensive.

[GTDB7]

Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta's on the rear :-)

Superb tyre.

[Jay_Davis]

Just put the Michelins on yesterday. They are really good. Hasn't rained yet, so can't comment about wet handling.

[KarlFranz]

Hated the hard, noisy OEM Bridgestones. Put on Conti Extreme Contact DW which are the second-highest rated tire in TireRack because the Pilot Super Sport were not yet available in the Vantage Sport Pack sizes at that time. I now have a set of PSS waiting to be installed at my dealer. Always been impressed by Michelin's comfort, noise and grip levels. Have them on my Esprit as well and they last a lot longer than other brands.

[Bravo73]

I don't want to sound rude, Jiberingloon, but do you ever try searching before posting a question?

'PSS vs Bridgstones' has been discussed lots of times before. The consensus is that the PSS are a better performing tyre but lots of people still stick with the Bridgstones (because they say 'AM' on the side).

[krisdelta]

Bravo73 said:

...do you ever try searching before posting a question?

Just to jump in and say the search in PH is restricted to the news articles now, it never really worked anyhow. To search PH, I go to google, type "Pistonheads" then my search and (usually) Voila.

[Bravo73]

krisdelta said:

Just to jump in and say the search in PH is restricted to the news articles now, it never really worked anyhow. To search PH, I go to google, type "Pistonheads" then my search and (usually) Voila.

Erm, no, it's not. Just click on the Search tab above. It will take you to here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/search.asp?h=0&...

(Which, incidentally, is a Google search anyway. "pilot super sport aston" produces links to the following topics: https://www.google.com/search?as_q=pilot+super+spo...

[krisdelta]

Bravo73 said:

krisdelta said:

Just to jump in and say the search in PH is restricted to the news articles now, it never really worked anyhow. To search PH, I go to google, type "Pistonheads" then my search and (usually) Voila.

Erm, no, it's not. Just click on the Search tab above. It will take you to here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/search.asp?h=0&...

(Which, incidentally, is a Google search anyway. "pilot super sport aston" produces links to the following topics: https://www.google.com/search?as_q=pilot+super+spo...

I've learnt something new Hadn't seen that search tab before cheers!

[Jalfonse]

I hate it when people say "try the search rather than post" , it annoys me immensely, I may go and ask a load of previously covered questions now just to feel better, stand by.

[Bravo73]

Jalfonse said:

I hate it when people say "try the search rather than post" , it annoys me immensely, I may go and ask a load of previously covered questions now just to feel better, stand by.

You obviously don't understand how most forums work then.

[GingerMunky]

Dunlop SP Sport Maxx, think even Jenson would find it difficult to feel the difference between two tyres on a road car, with so many variable parameters between the tyre contact on the road and the feel in your hands.