Best Tyres?

[Heath]

Anyone got suggestions on tyres for an S3?

I have Pirelli P6000 (or some number similar - usual fodder) on mine.

I have heard that Pirelli give you a softer ride but the Bridgestones give you more grip.

What do you guys prefer?

[kev s3]

got a set of bridgestone re720's not long ago and find them excellent.only prob ive had is they tend to tramline a bit on slow cornering but seem to be a very good tyre indead. might be my imagination but the car dos'nt seem to be as rough on the road since putting them on.

[JSG]

Heath,

Bridgestones seem to be the preferred choice for most owners, the main issue being whether or not to go with a 55 profile instead of the original 60.

The original fit RE71s are still available although the tyre has been superseded by later S02 and S03 models in 55 profile.

There is also much debate on whether to keep the original Z rating - a must for the V8 but considered by some not necessary for the V6.

If you do a search on tyres you will find many other threads to browse through.

Cheers,
JSG.

[johno]

RE720's - brilliant. Brought out to replace the RE71's which were over a decade old.

Great in the wet I've found and really progressive when at point of break away.

Like JSG says though there are hundreds of posts about tyres on the forum and a lot of it is down to personal taste.

Cheers

Mark

[Roy C]

RE720's seem slightly better than RE71's, but I've had the spring/dampers changed, so it's not easy to tell.
I decided to stick with 60 profile rubber and keep my exhaust.

If you still want RE71's, they may still be available at Micheldever Tyres - 01962 774437.


>> Edited by Roy C on Wednesday 24th July 10:23

[Roger G.Brown]

I recently fitted Bridgestone Turanza EB30(?) to my 1990 S2. They seem fine inflated to 24psi front and 25-26psi rear. Presumably they are intended for comfortable road use. Certainly the ride is softer than the MXV Michelins previously fitted which suits me given our dreadful road surfaces. Does anybody else have experience of these tyres? What do you think of them?

[Heath]

Thanks for the advice guys.

There is a good article on tyres in this month's Evo magazine as well. Worth a look if you are interested in how other manufacturers compare.

Heath