9-3 Aero convertible replacement tyres

[Scamp's Walker]

Time to replace tyres on wife's car and not sure what is the best option. It has Pirelli P Zero Rossos at the moment but wife not happy with car's handling and not convinced it is solely down to worn tyres but have had to have most of the suspension rebushed, replaced (including a front road spring which had snapped in half!) and it hasn't improved much! The choice is stick with the Pirellis or go for unidirecional Dunlop SP Sport 9000s or Continental Sport Contacts. Any views/advice welcome.

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Scamp's Walker said:

Time to replace tyres on wife's car and not sure what is the best option. It has Pirelli P Zero Rossos at the moment but wife not happy with car's handling and not convinced it is solely down to worn tyres but have had to have most of the suspension rebushed, replaced (including a front road spring which had snapped in half!) and it hasn't improved much! The choice is stick with the Pirellis or go for unidirecional Dunlop SP Sport 9000s or Continental Sport Contacts. Any views/advice welcome.

hi

i replaced the standard fitment conti sport contact M3 tyres with bridgestone RE040. very happy with them, i don't think the RE040 are as good as the conti in cold conditions straight away but once warm they are just as good. the RE040 seem to be wearing better as well. conti's didn't last long!

[Prof Beard]

I've had both Michelin Pilot Sports and Michelin Pilot Exaltos on my Aero - both have been excellent. (The last set lasted 18+K miles) Not cheap tyres though...

[superviggen]

i had dunlop sp9000 for less than ayear - didnt wear them out just got rid, didnt suit the car at all,felt wooden and strangely seemed v slippery in damp weather. have had goodyear eagle gsd3 since and will replace like for like.

[A57 HSV]

Our Aero convertible rides & handles very nicely on Goodyear Eagle F1's GSD3. As did our previous Aero 9-5's.

Edited by A57 HSV on Monday 23 February 16:25