|
|
|||||||
| D2 - Wheels and Tyres Refurbing, center caps, tyre brands, tyrefitters - discuss it here |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
8th April 2015, 09:23 AM
|
||||
|
||||
D2 S8 tyre recommendations
I'm sure it's one of the most frequently asked questions on any car forum, but I would like some tyre recommendations.
 I removed my front wheel at the weekend to do some brake work and when I did so, I saw two huge nails embedded in the tyre and a light crack around the entire tread in line with the nails. I *ahem* "stretched the car's legs" the day before as well so count myself lucky. Decided to bite the bullet and get 4 new tyres as the rears are also pretty low, close to the tread indicator. I'd like some Uniroyal Rainsport 3 but wasn't sure if these would be too stiff. I've had them a couple of times on smaller cars I've owned and they were great, especially in the wet but not sure how they would perform on a big saloon... Anybody have any recommendations? Want to avoid Pirelli P-Zeros if I can, I find them too soft after having them on my D3.
__________________
Currently '8-less Previously: - Aqua Blue Pearl D3 S8 - Kamut Beige leather, ACC, B&O, factory RSE, solar sunroof, electric blinds, ski bag, Homelink, comfort headrests. - Aqua Blue D2 S8 - Grey leather/Alcantara - D3 A8 3.0 CVT - D3 3.7 V8 
|
|
#2
8th April 2015, 09:25 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Michelin Pilot Super Sports if on 20's.
 What size wheels? I have two nearly-new Bridgestones in the for-sale section. 245/45R18. 
__________________
2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!  Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! 
|
|
#3
8th April 2015, 09:29 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Ah, I have the 18" 6-spoke wheels
Size 245/45 18"
__________________
Currently '8-less Previously: - Aqua Blue Pearl D3 S8 - Kamut Beige leather, ACC, B&O, factory RSE, solar sunroof, electric blinds, ski bag, Homelink, comfort headrests. - Aqua Blue D2 S8 - Grey leather/Alcantara - D3 A8 3.0 CVT - D3 3.7 V8
|
|
#4
8th April 2015, 09:29 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
These will fit then, if you're interested: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9757
 Haven't taken photos yet, but will do now the weather is better. Edit: Photos added to for sale thread.
__________________
2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
Last edited by HPsauce; 8th April 2015 at 10:04 AM.
|
|
#5
8th April 2015, 11:57 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
I'm getting 4 Goodyear efficientgrips 245/45/18 Y 100XL A0 fitted tomorrow by kwikfit mobile for £527.50 (cheapest mobile deal I could find).
I went for a lower dB (68) rather than outright performance and a higher dB (70) which the Goodyear Assymetric2 offers. Maybe I'm getting a bit old?
__________________
Shirish: 2001 S8
|
|
#6
8th April 2015, 12:08 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Can't give any recommendations from experience, but will be replacing the M3 tyres soon with Rainsport3, have read some excellent reviews and they're great value for money compared to Michelin PS
__________________
2019 BMW M5 (my daily driver) 2002 Mark's D2 S8 FE 2020 BMW M340d xDrive (Anely's daily driver) 2000 FL D2 4.2 QS - SOLD 2011 
|
|
#7
8th April 2015, 12:54 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
__________________
2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
|
|
#8
8th April 2015, 01:01 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
That probably adds £20 per corner to the price if Porsche spec tyres are anything to go by!
__________________
Shirish: 2001 S8
|
|
#9
21st June 2015, 10:37 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
To add to this, just had 4 Goodyear Eagle F1s fitted for £476 (fitted and balanced). Thought a very good price indeed.
Some pics and thread here... http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...5666#post95666
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
