Help Needed to Source Tyres

[jamesketchell]

OK guys need some help here. I was supposed to have some new tyres fitted today (special order from Pirelli) but they didn't arrive. The service centre is now telling me that they should be with us next Tuesday, which leaves me only one day between them being fitted and me leaving for the rally. I'm concerned that they might fail to arrive again and then I'm left in the lurch with only 3mm of tread and a 4k journey ahead of me.

I've spent most of the afternoon speaking to various tyre companies and I'm having no luck. Apparently there is a world wide shortage of this tyre.

Pirelli P Zero Rosso
295, 30, ZR 19's

The biggest mistake is to confuse this size with the one on the new 997 Porsche which shares all the sizes, but is only an N rating and not suitable for speeds over 150mph due to the weight of the G.

Is there anyone here who can suggest a place in the UK. I can get them couriered down to the service centre so literally anywhere on the UK mainland is fine. I'll OWE you one big time!

James

[agent006]

Do they absolutely HAVE to be P0-r?

www.mytyres.co.uk have got Michelin PS2 and P0-C in your size.

[simonspider]

jamesketchell said:

OK guys need some help here. I was supposed to have some new tyres fitted today (special order from Pirelli) but they didn't arrive. The service centre is now telling me that they should be with us next Tuesday, which leaves me only one day between them being fitted and me leaving for the rally. I'm concerned that they might fail to arrive again and then I'm left in the lurch with only 3mm of tread and a 4k journey ahead of me. I've spent most of the afternoon speaking to various tyre companies and I'm having no luck. Apparently there is a world wide shortage of this tyre. Pirelli P Zero Rosso 295, 30, ZR 19's The biggest mistake is to confuse this size with the one on the new 997 Porsche which shares all the sizes, but is only an N rating and not suitable for speeds over 150mph due to the weight of the G. Is there anyone here who can suggest a place in the UK. I can get them couriered down to the service centre so literally anywhere on the UK mainland is fine. I'll OWE you one big time! James

James,

Have you tried Micheldever on 01962 774437? They have never let me down with my Lambo tyres, best prices I ever found too.Good luck

[dazren]

A Maserati owner had a similar problem and ended up getting his dealer to get the tyre from Maserati, who'd bought all the tyres themselves. Have Lambo done a similar thing?

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=174086&f=63&h=0

DAZ

BTW the "N" on porsche approved tyres do not relate to the speed rating.

>> Edited by dazren on Wednesday 4th May 17:05

[BCA]

Northampton tyres seem to come through for exotics (says the 996 Turbo tyre support car driver) - dont know the number, but PH'er "Rude Girl" may be able to help you out - as always shes the one with all the contacts!

[jamesketchell]

simonspider said:

Have you tried Micheldever on 01962 774437? They have never let me down with my Lambo tyres, best prices I ever found too.Good luck

Was my first port of call. They almost laughed at me. Apparently this tyre is on back order since March!


James,


>> Edited by jamesketchell on Wednesday 4th May 17:04