New Rear Tyre's Required

[PeteB62]

Checked my tyre's this morning, front look good but don’t expect rears to last much more than a couple of thousand miles before needing to be replaced.

So couple of questions, does any recommend friendly fitting service in central belt of Scotland? Also have thought about moving from the original Bridgestones, would it be a bad idea not to replace all four at the same time?

[rovcallum]

I’m also planning a pair of new rears soon. I still have Bridgestones on the rear but PS4S on fronts.
You don’t have to keep same brand all round but I’d want same tyres each side of the axles.
For fitting, I’d pick somewhere which does wheel refinishing- just in case they make a pigs ear of changing tyres!

ATB

[bogie]

As above, I would at least do an axle per time. Last time I changed all 4 and the fronts still had a few mm, but to be honest I couldnt be bothered with the hassle of going back again in 2 months time for the sake of getting a few extra miles out of them. It was easier (and more discount) on a full set of 4 tyres.

I decided to try Yokohama Advan sport this time around, they are now approved fitment on the Vantage, and so far really impressed, much better wet and dry than the OE Bridgestones.

[V8 Roadster]

Hi Bogie,

are the Yokohamas officially approved by aston martin? I asked my dealer a few days ago and they still recommend the bridgestones only ......

Torsten

[8Speed]

V8 Roadster said:

Hi Bogie,

are the Yokohamas officially approved by aston martin? I asked my dealer a few days ago and they still recommend the bridgestones only ......

Torsten

Some dealers seem to be sniffy about fitting anything other than Bridgestones.
I had PS4S fitted at a decent garage near me which was familiar with Astons - much better.

[bogie]

V8 Roadster said:

Hi Bogie,

are the Yokohamas officially approved by aston martin? I asked my dealer a few days ago and they still recommend the bridgestones only ......

Torsten

Yokohama list them for the Vantage as approved fitment, not seen any update from Aston Martin......Bridgestone make an AM version just for AM as OE and thats not changed since 2006 when the car came out.

[Reaper117]

I hate the bridgestones on my car, I will be changing to something else - such as the Michelin Pilot sport S's. However as you mention Yokahama; I have use Yokahama AD08R's on another car and I have to say they were the best tyre I have ever had.

[vulcan26]

I'm close to needing new rears as well, but I'm struggling to find rear PS4S's in the 275 width, but can find 285 easily enough. I discussed with my local Costco (Michelin specialists) and they were a bit unsure of fitting the 285 tyre, and jacking the car up! (obviously having heard some of the horror stories)

They suggested I take the wheels off at home and they would then happily fit them. I have original alloys and I noticed on the DB9 blog
https://aston1936.com/about/ he's done a video on this subject and has fitted 285 PS4S with no problem.

Anyway, its service and MOT time tomorrow, so if it fails on the rear tyres I'm going have to do something fairly soon

[bogie]

Reaper117 said:

I hate the bridgestones on my car, I will be changing to something else - such as the Michelin Pilot sport S's. However as you mention Yokahama; I have use Yokahama AD08R's on another car and I have to say they were the best tyre I have ever had.

I used to run Yokohama A048 or Advans exclusively on my old Lotus for 6 years, 1-2 sets a year....different but great tyres, they are the premium Japanese manufacturer. I really like them so far. The Michelin P4S are not available in the correct size for the vantage wider sport pack or "S" wheels that I have on my 2012 Roadster.

[rovcallum]

Blackcircles have a 10% off flash sale today until midnight for any Michelin, Bridgestone, etc..

No 275 size PS4S on there though