[ordy999]

Hi, just picked up my old topic.



So my tyres on on the list to replace, endless amount of money.



Saying I am doing the belts, new wing and paint, do you think I could just replace the front tyres for moment and leave the bridgestones on the rear SO 2' as I don't have enough cash to do all four at moment.



Thanks



Ordy

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[tamathumper]

You could, there's nothing saying the fronts have to match the rears.

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[Tom030]

[quote name='tamathumper' timestamp='1365265301' post='141034']

You could, there's nothing saying the fronts have to match the rears.

[/quote]

If you're thinking about mixing brands not a good idea especially on a high perf car.

~tom

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[flash]

you can drive the car with mismatched tires, but it won't behave right. the front end and back end will be doing two different things.

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[Lear35A]

[quote name='flash' timestamp='1365287286' post='141048']you can drive the car with mismatched tires, but it won't behave right. the front end and back end will be doing two different things.[/quote]

Which can be a lot of fun.

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[ordy999]

Ok shelve that until I can afford 4 tyres, I know it's all personnel, and recommendations on tyres for good ride quality with no tram lining



Thanks



Ordy

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[dry664]

I've had similar issues with mine and had the tracking done by a local specialist. Apparently my caster was all set at 0 degrees. The car felt like it was trying to go in 2 directions at once, essentially loading up the steering wheel. This was very tiresome when trying to cover ground quickly over a bumpy surface.

After the tracking was done it still tries to wander a little but I wouldnt describe it as tiresome anymore.

Its worth noting that the car has a brand new Michelin PS3's on the back (installed by me) and some nearly new Falken FK452 XL's on the front (installed by the <acronym title='previous owner'>PO</acronym>) so this fits in with previous comments regarding sidewall hardness. They are on my list of things to sort, if only I could have a month where I'm not spending loads of money oin her already!!

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[ordy999]

Hi dry664



So which do you think are the best for a softer side wall, as you live in the uk you know the state of the roads here, becoming worse by the year.



Thanks



Ordy

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[dry664]

Dont get me started on the state of our roads!!! Anyway, just to clarify the Falkens that I mentioned above are extra load tyres designed for heavier diesels and MPV's, so they are completely the wrong tyre to use on a sports car. Ive always got on well with the PS3's in the past and they are N rated so I will be switching fronts as well as soon as I can justify it (will keep driving over glass in hope). The PS3's arent even expensive in the 968 17's size, I think around £100 each for fronts and £150 for rears from Camskill.

What tyres have you got on at the moment?

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[Tom030]

"So which do you think are the best for a softer side wall "



You might want to check out tires that fall in the "Touring" catagory. These tires will typically carry

one of the higher performance ratings but feature a less responsive sidewall/bead construction.

They will usually have a less aggressive tread design and compounding that maintains its flexability

at lower temps. Bottom line designed for touring and ride comfort rather than all out performance.

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[tamathumper]

I enjoy my Sumitomo HTR Z III's.

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[ordy999]

Hi



I have bridgestones tyres on at moment, always been a harsh ride, but got worse with age, or I am older and bones are more painful.



Need to replace once belts done, but don't want to buy lemon tyres as they aren't cheap, so need to make right choice first time .



Thanks



Ordy999

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[flash]

bridgestones traditionally have stiff sidewalls. michelins have soft ones.



sumitomos are a great bang for the buck, but have been known to get noisy over time.



yokahamas (advan ad08) are soft and quiet, and stick like crazy in the dry, but are slicker than deer guts on a door knob in the wet.

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[Rap]

I have the Yokahamas and have not experienced the slickness as yet. Going to a driving clinic soon with a skid pad so I will post impressions. But Flash is right they do stick even in temps were you wouldn't think they would!

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[dry664]

I recommend the N rated Michelins, although Flash's description of the Yokohamas sounds quite appealing to me!

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[flash]

lol - not sure which part is appealing. i love them on the blue car. i would hate them on the SL550. that car is already too tail happy. the contis i had on there (extreme sport contact 3) were crap in the rain, noisy, and rode like rocks. they did that from day 1. the michelin pilot super sports i put on there to replace them are the best all-around tire i've found yet. if they made them in the sizes i use on the 968, i might change. not sure they would grab better in the dry, but they would grab better in the wet. i don't drive the blue car in the wet though, so i'm not particularly motivated to change a tire i love for something that may or may not be better in the dry.

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[ordy999]

Thanks for the help, may stick michelins on list as we get a lot of rain here



Ordy

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