Tyres - when to change

[chowgar]

I think they'll run you off the road!

 

[Cleanitnow]

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/search?pr...es=OFF&width=295&profile=30&size=19&season=so

That's all I could find in stock and it seems you're correct in that this size is running low in stock everywhere, hence the price increase too. I've usually seen these at £250 each and now they're up to £300.

Does this mean the 5S is on it's way to replace the 4S? Asda tyres have the 4S in 305/30/19 but is that too wide a tyre for a C2S wheel?

I'm in need of new tyres pretty soon so weighing up what to do.

 

[Villa 76]

I've been looking everywhere for a pair of 295/30 PS4S rears in the last week, definitely a big shortage of them.

Key question is if they are unavailable, what's the next best option?

 

[rosino]

I don't think PS4S existed in 2012 ?

If they are not available then Conti Spot 7 apparently are as good if not better but still very limited sizes available.

Also the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is apparently very good. All according to EVO latest tyre test.

https://www.evo.co.uk/car-technology/204817/continental-sportcontact-7-vs-rivals-tyre-test-review

then it's a question of sizes.. can you find them for our cars that is another matter..

 

[spinnaker]

Villa 76, there is potentially a bargain to be had here on those rear tyres you are looking for: http://911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=147962 (see last post)

 

[Kenno78]

I've called dibs on those. Collecting this evening.

 

[spinnaker]

Swift moves there!

 

[easternjets]

I've been lucky enough to have had quite a few cars through my hands over the last 4 years and nearly all have had different tyres.

Bridgestone Potenza's were on a 997.2 turbo I bought. Didn't think they were too bad until I put the car on the track at Donnington. Within 1 lap, yes just one lap, they went off. They just wouldn't grip, turned into the 1st corner on start of second lap and they just slid across the corner, no grip at all it was like there was oil on the track.

Pirelli P Zero's, had these on two cars. First thing I noticed was the tyre noise, didn't realise how bad it was until I fitted Michelins then the car was a lot quieter.
Secondly on a 991.2 I bought that had P zeros' as well and when I reversed the car they juddered, as if the diff was tight. it was really worrying as I thought diff was buggered. Changed to Michelin and problem solved. Also noticed once again that the noise in the cabin was greatly reduced, this wasn't just me but my partner noticed it was well as she'd always said that the car was noisy inside.

Moral of the story, fit Michelin's. There is a shortage of Michelin's at present, I can get rears for my car but not fronts.
I have a pair of 245/35/R20 Michelin PS4S that have done 1500 mls and are undamaged, cost £225 each new will sell for £150 each or £300 for the two. They are date stamped 39/21.