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Having recently purchased my third V8V I have to say I forgot how bad the Bridgestone tyres are.... I now remember wanting to change them in my last one but never getting round to it.
What are people running these days and who has the best deals? I've seen Michelin Pilot Super Sports are now the favoured tyre and this is what the local dealer are suggesting I fit. I want rid of the Bridgestones as they are too stiff, go off too quickly and have a terrible ride quality.
Ideas / opinions / experiences all welcome.
What are people running these days and who has the best deals? I've seen Michelin Pilot Super Sports are now the favoured tyre and this is what the local dealer are suggesting I fit. I want rid of the Bridgestones as they are too stiff, go off too quickly and have a terrible ride quality.
Ideas / opinions / experiences all welcome.
The 245/285 sizing is the same as the V8VS and they fit very well on the standard V8V's wheels.
They're slightly taller, which gives very slight changes to acceleration, top speed, fuel economy, etc (think of it as a slightly taller final gear ratio). But you also get a wider tire, so slightly better traction and grip, without any downsides (like increased weight, needing to buy wider wheels, etc).
As for the MPSS tires specifically, the 245/285 setup is the same weight (if not slightly lighter) than the 235/275 OEM Bridgestone tires.
They're slightly taller, which gives very slight changes to acceleration, top speed, fuel economy, etc (think of it as a slightly taller final gear ratio). But you also get a wider tire, so slightly better traction and grip, without any downsides (like increased weight, needing to buy wider wheels, etc).
As for the MPSS tires specifically, the 245/285 setup is the same weight (if not slightly lighter) than the 235/275 OEM Bridgestone tires.
rog007 said:
Bridgestones. Had them on the 996 Turbo too. I think they're fab; good balance between all-weather grip, longevity, cost and availability. I don't track my cars so that may be a factor here.
I don't track my cars either but surprised to hear someone say they like the brick hard Bridgestones. Dreadful tyres they really are, but I guess everyone wants different things 
telum01 said:
The 245/285 sizing is the same as the V8VS and they fit very well on the standard V8V's wheels.
They're slightly taller, which gives very slight changes to acceleration, top speed, fuel economy, etc (think of it as a slightly taller final gear ratio). But you also get a wider tire, so slightly better traction and grip, without any downsides (like increased weight, needing to buy wider wheels, etc).
As for the MPSS tires specifically, the 245/285 setup is the same weight (if not slightly lighter) than the 235/275 OEM Bridgestone tires.
Thanks for the info. Will think about this as an option then.They're slightly taller, which gives very slight changes to acceleration, top speed, fuel economy, etc (think of it as a slightly taller final gear ratio). But you also get a wider tire, so slightly better traction and grip, without any downsides (like increased weight, needing to buy wider wheels, etc).
As for the MPSS tires specifically, the 245/285 setup is the same weight (if not slightly lighter) than the 235/275 OEM Bridgestone tires.
I have just fitted brand new satin black lightweight wheels from a V12S to my roadster and went for Pirelli P Zero's (not Corsas).
Its a pity you do not like the the Bridgestones as I am now about to sell my V8S graphite and diamond turned alloys complete with Bridgestones that have only done 1K miles on the rear tyres. I am located in Glasgow if you want a look.
See also here
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Its a pity you do not like the the Bridgestones as I am now about to sell my V8S graphite and diamond turned alloys complete with Bridgestones that have only done 1K miles on the rear tyres. I am located in Glasgow if you want a look.
See also here
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Manwhoneverwas said:
I have just fitted brand new satin black lightweight wheels from a V12S to my roadster and went for Pirelli P Zero's (not Corsas).
Its a pity you do not like the the Bridgestones as I am now about to sell my V8S graphite and diamond turned alloys complete with Bridgestones that have only done 1K miles on the rear tyres. I am located in Glasgow if you want a look.
See also here
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Just a heads up re V12S wheels on a V8. I don't want to be the naysayer of doom but there is a except from a engineer in the 'Gaydon Definitive Aston' book listing all the changes they did to the V12's to get the bigger rims to fit and that there is stuff they will hit and damage in the V8's.Its a pity you do not like the the Bridgestones as I am now about to sell my V8S graphite and diamond turned alloys complete with Bridgestones that have only done 1K miles on the rear tyres. I am located in Glasgow if you want a look.
See also here
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
No experience just read it.
Back to tyres, I'm going MPSS next.
drac said:
Just a heads up re V12S wheels on a V8. I don't want to be the naysayer of doom but there is a except from a engineer in the 'Gaydon Definitive Aston' book listing all the changes they did to the V12's to get the bigger rims to fit and that there is stuff they will hit and damage in the V8's.
No experience just read it.
Back to tyres, I'm going MPSS next.
The book you quote from is a great read, but the information on this topic is incorrect.No experience just read it.
Back to tyres, I'm going MPSS next.
Here is my 2008 V8 Roadster fitted with the very latest optional lightweight V12S alloys without any problems
Manwhoneverwas said:
The book you quote from is a great read, but the information on this topic is incorrect.
Here is my 2008 V8 Roadster fitted with the very latest optional lightweight V12S alloys without any problems.
Ok good stuff. They look the business so it's good news there are no fitting issues. Here is my 2008 V8 Roadster fitted with the very latest optional lightweight V12S alloys without any problems.
Manwhoneverwas said:
The book you quote from is a great read, but the information on this topic is incorrect.
Here is my 2008 V8 Roadster fitted with the very latest optional lightweight V12S alloys without any problems
Can I throw a spanner in the works , I looked on your other thread and I think the other wheels you had are far better than the black lightweight set currently on the car.Here is my 2008 V8 Roadster fitted with the very latest optional lightweight V12S alloys without any problems
All imho.
Buster73 said:
Manwhoneverwas said:
The book you quote from is a great read, but the information on this topic is incorrect.
Here is my 2008 V8 Roadster fitted with the very latest optional lightweight V12S alloys without any problems
Can I throw a spanner in the works , I looked on your other thread and I think the other wheels you had are far better than the black lightweight set currently on the car.Here is my 2008 V8 Roadster fitted with the very latest optional lightweight V12S alloys without any problems
All imho.
rog007 said:
Bridgestones. Had them on the 996 Turbo too. I think they're fab; good balance between all-weather grip, longevity, cost and availability. I don't track my cars so that may be a factor here.
I actually don't mind Bridgestones having thought they were (and are) perfectly OK on a couple of cars including my old Vantage.But when I changed to the Michelins I was surprised at just how much better they were. Less noisy, more grip, better in the wet etc.
When your tyres need replacing, try them. It's worth it.
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