Which tyres

[bullet7]

Opinions please. I'm a huge fan of Michelins but from what I can see, you can't get the same type for all 4 wheels for a standard 4.3 V8V, but you can if you go for Bridgestone. Is it ok to have 2 different types of Michelins on a car or am I better off with Bridgestones?

[davek_964]

Unless something has changed, I had no trouble putting 4 Michelin PS4s on my standard 4.3 a year or so back.
Actually - it wasn't even a year - I had to replace them in April.

[bullet7]

Thanks Dave, perhaps I was given duff info. Are yours 19 inch wheels?

[8Speed]

Michelin PS4S fit 4.3V8V 19" wheels.
They are a big improvement over Bridgestones.

[bullet7]

Cheers both for your help. Back to the supplier....

[bogie]

I think its the wider "S" tyre sizes you cant get a matching set of 4 tyres in currently ....I have been looking

[bullet7]

A quick search of the mainstream online suppliers seems to confirm that Michelin Pilot Super Sports are available for the rears but only PS4's for the fronts. Anyone wise enough to know if there is any reason why I could not go for this combination or am I better off with all matching Bridgestones? I do prefer Michelins generally....

[8Speed]

I had PS4S tyres fitted all round on my '07 V8V 19" wheels - no problem.

[bullet7]

How recently 8speed and where did you get it done?

[bogie]

I think we have had this conversation before on here appears that in some countries the Michelin are available in correct sizes front/rear, but in other countries they are not.

[bullet7]

Good point and it's probably true about the different countries. I'm located in the UK and I suspect I cannot get matching Michelins all round. The question then is whether anyone has good enough tyre knowledge to say if it's ok to mix the two Michelin types, not on the same axle of course. Anyone?

[monaro55]

My 4.3 vantage has 275 35 R19 and 235 40 both available on internet. £210 and £172 inc vat. SP4S. Camskill if allowed to say

[ttrjs]

Standard 4.3 2007 Vantage sizes in 19 inch PS4S are available in the U.K. I had mine fitted when the alloys were refurbished whilst in for a service. Huge change for the better from the old bridgestones.

[bullet7]

Thanks both for your responses. It looks like there may be a shortage of the rears in PS4. Just looked at the Camskill website and they are out of stock and none of the majors such as Black Circles even have them listed. I will keep on looking.

[4Q]

It might be worth trying one of the foreign suppliers like Oponeo. Generally cheaper too although you'll have to sort your own fitter

[Big E 118]

As I understand it you can get PS4s's for the standard Vantage but not the S wheel sizes.

I have an S and can't get PS4s's so have fitted Continental Sport Contact 5 tyres. I've had Michelin PS4s's and Cup 2's on other cars and would rate the Contis near the Michelins but apparently they wear more quickly, I haven't had them on long enough to confirm this though.

The Contis and Michelins are way better than the OEM Bridgestones, better dry and wet grip, better turn in and more compliant ride.

[8Speed]

bullet7 said:

How recently 8speed and where did you get it done?

Horsepower in Tonbridge - March 2018 (just under £800 which I thought was very good value)

[8Speed]

bullet7 said:

How recently 8speed and where did you get it done?

Horsepower in Tonbridge - March 2018 (just under £800 which I thought was very good value)