Tyres for a 156 2.0lt JTS Veloce

[ginettajoe]

Hi, I've just purchased a mint 156 on the standard 16" wheels, and the tyres on the car must have cost about £20 for the set!! They are awful, and I need to change them. Can anyone recommend the best tyres to suit the car for both good handling & good wear. It uses 205/55 x 16's. Thanks Howard

[JR]

Generally the Goodyear F1 GSD3 is recommended but I think that, whilst a great tyre, it doesn't suit the characteristics of an Alfa as well as the polyester/nylon issue that Goodyear have with that tyre. I would say a Pirelli PZero Nero.

[RicksAlfas]

JR said:

I would say a Pirelli PZero Nero.

I wouldn't!!

My 156 came with those on. They were wooden and lifeless. The car was transformed by a set (and subsequent sets!) of GSD2s. I also tried Dunlop Sport Maxx which were better than the Pirellis, but not as good as the GSD2s. Bear in mind this was before GSD3s came out and there was all the knicker twisting about Far East Polyester.

Goodyear F1s (GSD1 and 2) were a common and popular fitment on these cars from new so I wouldn't knock them too much. P Zero Rossos were also popular - and that is a very different tyre from the Nero.

[JR]

RicksAlfas said:

JR said:

I would say a Pirelli PZero Nero.

I wouldn't!!

My 156 came with those on. They were wooden and lifeless. The car was transformed by a set (and subsequent sets!) of GSD2s. I also tried Dunlop Sport Maxx which were better than the Pirellis, but not as good as the GSD2s. Bear in mind this was before GSD3s came out and there was all the knicker twisting about Far East Polyester.

Goodyear F1s (GSD1 and 2) were a common and popular fitment on these cars from new so I wouldn't knock them too much. P Zero Rossos were also popular - and that is a very different tyre from the Nero.

I wanted to say the PZ Asimmetrico but they don't appear to do it in the world's most popular size that is required here.

[ginettajoe]

Thanks for your replies, I've sourced a good deal on some GSD3's at £72 each fitted including VAT, fitting, valve and disposal of old tyres. I'll let you know how I find them. Appreciate your help, Howard

[JR]

ginettajoe said:

Thanks for your replies, I've sourced a good deal on some GSD3's at £72 each fitted including VAT, fitting, valve and disposal of old tyres. I'll let you know how I find them. Appreciate your help, Howard

Confirm that they don't have 'polyester' cast into the sidewall.