Vxr8 incorrect tyre size

[350]

I noticed just after buying the car that the rear tyres are 285/30 and not 275/35. I presume they might have been cheaper in this size/profile? However they do make the speedo over read a little.

I need new tyres shortly so wondering which size to go for. Currently bridgestone RE050A all round.

Cheers,
Mike

[maxmc2]

350 said:

I noticed just after buying the car that the rear tyres are 285/30 and not 275/35. I presume they might have been cheaper in this size/profile? However they do make the speedo over read a little.

I need new tyres shortly so wondering which size to go for. Currently bridgestone RE050A all round.

Cheers,
Mike

If anything that will read 3 mph less or thereabouts.

You need

Front: 245/40/19
REar: 275/35/19

[mik_ok]

I'd guess it was down to availability at the time as opposed to cost (?)

You're right - a 285/30 will provide gearing approx 3% lower than std, so your speedo will over-read a smidge more.

I'd personally go back to a 275/35, as even a 295/30 gives gearing approx 2.5% lower than std.

edit: if you stick with the Bridgestones (which I really like) then be aware there are several versions. They don't make the OEM RE050ATZ any more, but I can confirm that I can't tell any difference between it and the RE050ABZ (Aston DB9 specific).

Edited by mik_ok on Monday 4th January 14:46

[350]

Thanks mik, I'll see what my guy can get

[EssexVXR8]

285/35x19 Michelin pilot super sports are your answer !

[Granby]

EssexVXR8 said:

285/35x19 Michelin pilot super sports are your answer !

Had them on mine, fit no problem

[EssexVXR8]

Granby said:

Had them on mine, fit no problem

Got them on mine and are so much better than the Bridgestones !

[maxmc2]

EssexVXR8 said:

Granby said:

Had them on mine, fit no problem

Got them on mine and are so much better than the Bridgestones !

All round or just on the rears?

[Vxr8 jones]

Black circle are usually pretty good price wise

[EssexVXR8]

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maxmc2 said:

EssexVXR8 said:

Granby said:

Had them on mine, fit no problem

Got them on mine and are so much better than the Bridgestones !

All round or just on the rears?

All round !!!

[maxmc2]

EssexVXR8 said:

A

maxmc2 said:

EssexVXR8 said:

Granby said:

Had them on mine, fit no problem

Got them on mine and are so much better than the Bridgestones !

All round or just on the rears?

All round !!!

They only seem to do those in 103Y

[vxr2010]

Is there any handling improvement 275 v 285 , cost of tyres seems the same more or less