Tom Fremont Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I've got 37,000 miles on my Michelin Pilot Exaltos in this size, which is pretty close to a dead-ringer for the original size's diameter. If I didn't have 6" wide wheels I'd look at putting on the Michelin XASs. Within a year or so it'll be time to replace them. So which is the best? I won't be needing traction in the snow... TIA, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graze Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Tom Best? I guess it depends what is important to you, wet weather performance? Mileage? Sticky compound for track use? Lifespan Seems what you have on is a good all round tyre if you can get 40,000 miles out of them I think probably the biggest issue for tyres on our cars is lifespan because most people do so few miles ( you are an exception I suspect) that the tyres last years longer than the manufacturer expected them to. I replaced the ones on my 6 when I bought it because they were about 12 years old and very hard I'm running pirellis on the 6 and Yokohama semi slicks on the 4 ( gets some track time). The pirellis will still have tread on them when they pass there use by date even though I do about 10,000km a year. The yokohamas are much softer and I expect about 15-20,000 km only Hope you find what you need Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Boyd Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Pirelli cinturato 185/70/15 Awesome tyre!! Talk to longstone tyres at Doncaster and you won't go wrong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 Pirelli cinturato 185/70/15 Awesome tyre!! Talk to longstone tyres at Doncaster and you won't go wrong Tom +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Longstone is a bit far to come from the USA, just for 4 tyres. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GUY BENNETT Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Tyre choice is also dependent upon the climate you live in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Very happy with my Yokohama C drive. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Very happy with my Yokohama C drive. Stuart. Had those on last tr6, happy with them. This time have Vredestein Sporttrac 5s, happy with them too. Basically I'm happy with decent tyres at under £100 each :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Had those on last tr6, happy with them. This time have Vredestein Sporttrac 5s, happy with them too. Basically I'm happy with decent tyres at under £100 each :-) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-195-65-15-91V-1956515-Yokohama-C-Drive-2-Performance-Road-Tyres-/301356391584?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Tyre+Width%3A195|Aspect+Ratio%3A65|Diameter%3A15&hash=item462a3d9ca0 Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Very happy with my Yokohama C drive. Stuart. Was what I was planning for my next set. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Very happy with my Yokohama C drive. Stuart. Me too on my TR5. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Spanking value too. I'm tempted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Thanks for the tips, guys. Yokos look like a bargain. I'm leaning toward the Pirellis as at least they could be confused with tyres contemporary with the car. It's not out of the question I'll go back with Michelin Pilots, as they've not disappointed grip-wise and they're quiet ( well, my 185-15 XASs have a crisper bite but are NLA and besides, now the driver has 3.45:1 in the back ). One tempting option would be to revert to 3.7:1 and fit 185-15 Michelin XVS which are still available, albeit pricey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I need tyres for my 4A but I can't find Yoko C drive available on this side of the pond. Is S drive similar?? Cheers Graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Stuart those tyres are rated v. Is this the standard for sixes Been looking to buy four new but confused with all the ratings. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Mark This will help with tyre markings http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11 Cheers Guy Edited May 23, 2015 by Jersey Royal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Stuart those tyres are rated v. Is this the standard for sixes Been looking to buy four new but confused with all the ratings. Mark V rated is more than adequate! From experience years ago with large Jaguar saloons I like plenty of headroom on my speed ratings. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-195-65-15-91V-1956515-Yokohama-C-Drive-2-Performance-Road-Tyres-/301356391584?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Tyre+Width%3A195|Aspect+Ratio%3A65|Diameter%3A15&hash=item462a3d9ca0 Stuart. Wow, that's cheap! May add weight to my thoughts of a second set of minilights with black centres :-) Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I have fitted a few sets of these now and my local tyre place that fits them for me has started buying from them as they couldnt match that price by a long chalk and thats trade! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Are they OK for 5.5 inch rims Stuart? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Was what I was planning for my next set. Cheers Guy Guy Think you will find they are old stock.The A drive is about the same Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Guy Think you will find they are old stock.The A drive is about the same Nope fresh in date.C Drive2 Stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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