Alternative Tyres for a 2003 XKR!!

[cerby4.5]

Just wondered if anyone had any views on any alternative tyres for the XKR other than the Pirelli P Zero's?
Ideally I want a good compromise between wear rate and wet/dry grip????
Are any other tyres are a: available in the correct sizes, and b: recommended by fellow drivers?
I fitted Goodyear Eagle F1's to my Cerbera and they were excellent compared to the original Bridgestones!!!

N.B:
Before I get shot down in flames, I know tyre choice is very much a personal thing, but would appreciate your views!! Also the search function is playing up, so sorry if this is something that has been discussed before.

Many thanks,
Cerby4.5

[triple7]

Cerby, the P-Zero's really are the best tyres for the XKR, expensive but v good.

G

[NormanD]

I have always used P-Zero's up to my last set.
I have now fitted Toyo Proxes T1-Rs
Standard 245/45x18 on the front.
Gone larger 275/40x18 on the back.

Tyre wear seems the same but I prefer the extra grip of the Toyo's

[NormanD]

Cerby, next Thursday Racing Green are having an 'Open day' drop down I'll be there.
See www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=337447&f=65&h=0

[demonjag]

I have to agree, I found the P-Zero's not very good on my XKR Convertible and tried the Eagle F1's that didn't seem to fair much better, however when I fitted the Bridgestone SO2 Potenzas, I tyre I used on a 450bhp MR2 Turbo, I found the grip far better and it felt more stable in corners - however, I will say they did wear about 2K miles earlier.

[cerby4.5]

Cheers guys, many thanks for the comments! I am glad that I asked the question!

Also NormanD......
thanks for the info regarding Racing Green's Open Day, we will definately go along to that, so hope to meet you there? We will try to be there for around Noon! How does that suit you?

Hope that you are all having a good Xmas!

Cerby4.5

[NormanD]

cerby4.5 said:

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Also NormanD......
thanks for the info regarding Racing Green's Open Day, we will definately go along to that, so hope to meet you there? We will try to be there for around Noon! How does that suit you?

Cerby, look forward to seeing you at RGCs
They all know me so just ask.

NormanD