New Tyres

[jb111s]

Apologies, I know there are a thousand threads about this but I'm still stumped!

My tyres are becoming a bit slick & want to get all four corners replaced before the weather gets too bad. Looking on eliseparts at replacement boots i'm not sure what to go for.

I currently run the standard bridgestones that came with the car (2003, S2 111s). Therefore, would the best direct replacement be the Yokahama Advens ?

I don't track it, but would be willing to spend a bit more if other tyres offer a bit more feel around country lanes & most importantly didn't have me aquaplaning in the wet. If that is the case is it worth getting A048's ? Would I feel the difference on the road ?

Cheers

[S Works]

Get the AD07 Advans

[miro]

AO48 are realy for dry road/track, Bridgestones or AD07 i believe are the prefered choises for inclement weather

[andy_s]

S Works said:

Get the AD07 Advans

Yup - what he says, changed my 4 a few months back for AD07's - no probs.

[wantalotus]

same question really. my rears need a swap. what are the differences? Don't want any semi slicks, as it is never tracked, and with the weather not so hot lately, wet performance is high up the list.
read the EVO article on tyres in this months issue, bridgestones did OK, but would the others suit an Elise? the test was on a golf, so not really comparable to a 'liz. Or is it a case of whats good on a golf should be good on anything?

[lincoln lad]

Not sure how much tread comes with the AD07's - only 5mm on the AO48's. I guess if you wear them down fast enough and your not interested in track use particularly, they are probably the one's to go for.

[miro]

8mm i think

[S Works]

wantalotus said:

same question really. my rears need a swap. what are the differences? Don't want any semi slicks, as it is never tracked, and with the weather not so hot lately, wet performance is high up the list.
read the EVO article on tyres in this months issue, bridgestones did OK, but would the others suit an Elise? the test was on a golf, so not really comparable to a 'liz. Or is it a case of whats good on a golf should be good on anything?

Absolutely not.

Think about what you're comparing. A heavy, front engined, front wheel drive car, with traction control this that and the other, and a lightweight, mid-engined, rear-wheel drive car with no driver aids.

Best advice I would give, is ALWAYS pick tyres which you know work well on the Elise. The AD07 LTS's are (AFAIK) designed specifically for the car.