V8 Vantage Tyre advice please

[Laser Sag]

I have tried the search engine but to not much avail. I am looking into changing the tyres on my Vantage and have read on here that some have changed to the Michelin Pilot Super Sport, first question how have you found them in comparison to the recommended Bridgestone REO50A.
Secondly there seem to be various versions out there XL, non XL etc apart from the obvious sizes and the usual comments of round black ones what should I be looking for.
Thanks in advance for any help and recommendations and sorry if this has been done to death before and I am just not finding the right threads to read.

[divetheworld]

Michelin website says this is the one if you're going the Super Sport route - http://shop.atseuromaster.co.uk/tyres/michelin/pil...

Also the cheapest I've found.

[BravoV8V]

Definitely better than the Bridestones.

I recently fitted a set of Michelin PSS (at the slightly larger V8S size: 245/285). The whole set cost me £916 (minus the Michelin fuel credit of £100). So £816.

Edited by BravoV8V on Tuesday 20th May 19:06

[J12MOC]

BravoV8V said:

Definitely better than the Bridestones.

I recently fitted a set of Michelin PSS (at the slightly larger V8S size: 245/285). The whole set cost me £916 (minus the Michelin fuel credit of £100). So £816.

Michelin fuel credit ?????? Please tell more.........

[BravoV8V]

J12MOC said:

Michelin fuel credit ?????? Please tell more.........

http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/special-offers/fuel

£100 'off' a set of 4 19" tyres. Stopped at the end of April though.

[J12MOC]

BravoV8V said:

http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/special-offers/fue...

£100 'off' a set of 4 19" tyres. Stopped at the end of April though.

Ah!...Bu@@er. !

[Laser Sag]

Thanks for the responses, shame the Michelin offer has expired.

[krisdelta]

I've moved to Goodyear F1 Eagle Assymetric II's, much quieter, grippier and better feel than the Bridgestones - I've gone to the "sport tyre" sizes 245 front and 285 rear to give a little more protection to the rims. Price wise they are much of a muchness.

Can't comment on wear yet, but I'm not heavy on my tyres having got 15k out of the rears and 20k out of the fronts

I looked into PSS but at the time there were none in stock anywhere and no ETA.

[mikey k]

Lots more useful info on this thread

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

[Laser Sag]

mikey k said:

Lots more useful info on this thread

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

Thanks Mike

I notice that the PSSs you were looking at were quite a bit a higher load rating than the Bridgestones, is that likely to have any detrimental effect on the handling or ride?

[BravoV8V]

Have a look at this. It should put your mind to rest:



Originally posted by KarlFranz in this recent thread: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Laser Sag]

I'm guessing thats a no on any detrimental effect from the higher load rating then

[SFO]

higher load rating means tyre walls are stiffer, which may well affect ride comfort and handling

[Laser Sag]

SFO said:

higher load rating means tyre walls are stiffer, which may well affect ride comfort and handling

That was what I thought hence the request for feedback from people who have fitted them. I am thinking that due to the weight of the car the effect may well be minimal but interested to find out before shelling out around £900 on them.

[noddy2]

Have had Bridgestones on my car for the last three years+,have just replaced rears with new Bridgestones, whats wrong with their performance?

[simonpa]

Bridgestones RE050s are fine, but are a 10 year-old design and compound now.
Newer designs and compounds have improved grip and economy - the Michelin SS appears to be better all round in many users experience.

[BravoV8V]

Laser Sag said:

SFO said:

higher load rating means tyre walls are stiffer, which may well affect ride comfort and handling

That was what I thought hence the request for feedback from people who have fitted them. I am thinking that due to the weight of the car the effect may well be minimal but interested to find out before shelling out around £900 on them.

If there is any effect of the different load rating, it is too subtle for me to detect.

There is no compromise in the ride or handling with the Michelin PSS. It's actually the opposite. The Michelins are better in every way, IMHO.

[Laser Sag]

BravoV8V said:

If there is any effect of the different load rating, it is too subtle for me to detect.

There is no compromise in the ride or handling with the Michelin PSS. It's actually the opposite. The Michelins are better in every way, IMHO.

Thanks for that, just the type of reply I was looking for. Combine that with the weight reduction and better results in tyre comparison tests and it looks a simple decision.

[Biggriff]

Kev

This is my next cost and Michies are definitely the weapon of choice.

[Laser Sag]

Biggriff said:

Kev

This is my next cost and Michies are definitely the weapon of choice.

Hi Rich
In agreement with you but its always good to get the opinion of those who have tried.