Thoughts on 360 tyres

[p4dhu]

Hi chaps
Wanted to know if anyone had any thoughts on tyres for the 360.
I currently have Pirellis and my rears seem like they've balded overnight (4.5mm to approx 2.5mm in 1500 miles).
Anyone have views on Michelins or Bridgestones?
Cheers
Adarsh

PS- Also, any recommended sellers?

[FerrariV8]

Speak to Geoff @ Shiltech hes a great guy whom has done a lot of track suport work and may be able to help, its a tough one between two top brands, I have driven 360's with both but never back to back, I seem to remember that top gear said that the 430 would be even quicker with P zero's than the original fit Bridgestones on their track. I don't really think you can go wrong, if you are replacing the whole set, I would not have different front to rear mind. Shiltech 01509 210630.

[Harsh]

I put bridgestones on mine after having michelins and pirellis and have found them just as good if not slightly better.

the 'feel' is slightly improved, grip over this winter has been excellent and they have worn very well.

[SNDa]

Adarsh, consider Bracknell Tyres or Wembley Tyres for suppliers in addition.

Bachi, who do you use for your wheel alignment? Would Chris at CenterGravity be a good bet?

[Harsh]

SNDa said:

Adarsh, consider Bracknell Tyres or Wembley Tyres for suppliers in addition.

Bachi, who do you use for your wheel alignment? Would Chris at CenterGravity be a good bet?

Hi Sanj,

yes i'd definitely recommend Chris. He does a lot more than wheel alignment too, have a chat with him.

How are you mate, long time no see!

[SNDa]

Harsh said:

How are you mate, long time no see!

Good. see you for a sunday drive soon

[p4dhu]

cheers guys
ps- let me know when you're next doing a drive...would love to join

[Harsh]

p4dhu said:

cheers guys
ps- let me know when you're next doing a drive...would love to join

Of course, more than welcome.

Sanj...when did you have in mind?

[SNDa]

How about a drive down to this on Feb 8th?

[p4dhu]

Chaps
I've also been told Event Tyres are pretty decent (esp as they're mobile fitting)
www.event-tyres.co.uk

[p4dhu]

SNDa said:

How about a drive down to this on Feb 8th?

bummer....am away till mid feb!
enjoy!

[GreigM]

toyo t1-r - seem reasonable, good price, getting a good name

[Harsh]

i agree with Event Tyres, good bunch of guys too.

i have T1R's on the S2000 and the Atom...i like them.

[456mgt]

I have a downer on Pirelli anything. Had several sets on various cars and they're OK when fresh, but have the consistency of either a) concrete or b) toffee once they've worn down a bit. Michelin for preference, Bridgestone if not. Not scientific, just my experience.

[jon-]

From what I've heard (and experienced), you'll find the Michelin Pilot Sports to offer slightly more grip in the dry and a fair bit more in the wet, but you'll lose some of the intricate feedback the Bridgestones provide, presuming we're still talking Pilot Sports VS RE050As.

If it gets a lot of damp miles, my money would go on the French brand. If it's purely dry weather I'd through the Japanese rubber on, purely as I love the steering to feel alive. Not the most comfortable tyres mind...

I've no anecdotal stories about the Pirelli's I'm afraid.

Jon
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk

[taaffy]

I changed from PZero's to Toyo T1-R's on my 360 and they are better imho than the Pirelli's.....the car feels more secure....more than happy with them.

[GreigM]

456mgt said:

I have a downer on Pirelli anything. Had several sets on various cars and they're OK when fresh, but have the consistency of either a) concrete or b) toffee once they've worn down a bit. Michelin for preference, Bridgestone if not. Not scientific, just my experience.

you can't get the michelins in the correct size for the 360 anymore, stopped being produced.

[spooter]

I ordered a set of toyo for my 360 last week , in my opinon toyo are a great tyre have used them for years on all my cars from my civic type r,X5 and my porsche 996 C4

[p4dhu]

For completeness....I got a set of Bridgestone SO2As for £690 (inc VAT) from Wembley Tyres.
Had them on the 996TT previously and liked them + the reviews/ratings seemed much better than the Pirellis (esp wet grip + wear):
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Bridgestone/Pote...

Now all I need to do is book myself in with Centre Gravity in the coming weeks.

Thanks for all the advice guys!

[Harsh]

p4dhu said:

For completeness....I got a set of Bridgestone SO2As for £690 (inc VAT) from Wembley Tyres.
Had them on the 996TT previously and liked them + the reviews/ratings seemed much better than the Pirellis (esp wet grip + wear):
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Bridgestone/Pote...

Now all I need to do is book myself in with Centre Gravity in the coming weeks.

Thanks for all the advice guys!

Adarsh, good choice!

i'm organising something with Chris at the moment, might be worth doing it at the same time?

give me a shout if that works for you chap.