Tyre choices

[nick francis]

I cant beleive Ive got 14000 miles out of the original S03 's on my GTO 3. They are now, of course, about finished and I need to choose some replacements.

I fancy Yokahama A048's for the dry weather grip but suspect they wont last long nor will they work too good in the damp.Clearly I should consider S03 's again or perhaps the P Zero Rossos if they fit.

Any advice would be appreciated and also who in the Northwest can supply

Nick

>>> Edited by nick francis on Saturday 11th December 18:54

[joust]

Been there, done that.

SO3's can't be beaten for the road.

If you do a lot of track days then the P's are worth a shout, but you'll not get the best out of them unless you change the shocks etc, otherwise do what I did and stick to the SO3's.

J

[m12_nathan]

I have 2 sets of wheels, one with 048R, another with so3's.

The 048R's are fine in the damp it is standing water that leaves you a bit scared!

Cheers

[nick francis]

Nathan, did you get spare wheels from Noble and if so do you mind me asking how much?

[m12_nathan]

I got 2 new ones at 760 odd plus vat each and 2 secondhand, one from the factory and one from TVR gatwick when they were getting rid of spares.

I think the factory have reduced the price of the wheels now. If your insurance will let you I'd have a chat with paul C and see how he is getting on with getting some strong, light track wheels made as they should be cheaper than the factory ones.

[micknall]

Nick,

There's nothing to touch the S0-3s for excellent all-round performance. I'd stick with them if you use the car more on the road than the track.

Simon Hucknall
Press Officer
Noble Automotive Ltd.