Tyres for the Abarth

[Advikaz]

Noticed some vibration at speed in the workhorse Abarth 595.

Checked and the tyres are completely shagged on the inside (I knew they needed doing anyway) but it's more of a 'must' now.

Currently running P Zeros which I have to say I've never liked! They're noisy, lack feel and wear quickly and ride terribly.

I'm considering throwing some pilot sport 3's on the front, any thoughts? I know front and rear will be odd, but as it's fwd it doesn't really matter all that much in my mind. Assuming the pilot sport 3's are as good as the exaltos...

What would you do, go P zeros again for the sake of them matching? or go for the better rubber? (I know you're supposed to put the new on the rear, but seeing as I dislike the pirelli's so much I'm going to keep them trailing)

 

[.Stevo.C.]

I ran ps3's on my 225 and I wasn't all that impressed by them tbh.

I'm running vredstein ultrac vorti now and they shite all over the PS3. They're very well priced too.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Can't you just replace them all if you don't like the P Zero's?

I've never heard a bad word about Pilot Sports apart from the price (and usually from people that haven't tried them). I have used them on various cars and they're always a treat for both dry/wet grip and decent wear.

 

[Advikaz]

Can't you just replace them all if you don't like the P Zero's?

I've never heard a bad word about Pilot Sports apart from the price (and usually from people that haven't tried them). I have used them on various cars and they're always a treat for both dry/wet grip and decent wear.

I only use it for work mate. Don't want to be going nuts. I've gone for two pilots

 

[Matt W]

I've got them on the megane, very good so far. Plus pretty sidewalls.

 

[Ollie1]

I have ps3's on my abarth 595. Recommend them, also run them on my vee brilliant tyre

 

[Advikaz]

I have ps3's on my abarth 595. Recommend them, also run them on my vee brilliant tyre

The standard P Zeros mine came on have been horrible. Worn quickly, no feel, ride badly, noisy.

Hoping the Michelins will help with this a bit.

 

[ForceIndia]

Prefer the ps2. I'm running continental cs5 at the moment, best tyre I've used. Loads of feedback, and massive grip.

 

[bozothenutter]

is the PS4 available yet?

 

[Advikaz]

Prefer the ps2. I'm running continental cs5 at the moment, best tyre I've used. Loads of feedback, and massive grip.

I had them on my 200. Good tyres to be fair.

 

[Dannyeff]

I ran ps3's on my 225 and I wasn't all that impressed by them tbh.

I'm running vredstein ultrac vorti now and they shite all over the PS3. They're very well priced too.

seen reviews of these was really tempted to buy

 

[Advikaz]

These PS3's have completely transformed the car.

Completely.

 

[Matt W]

For the better hopefully!

 

[Advikaz]

For the better hopefully!

yeah 100% mate.

Just a shame the tyre place damaged my rims! Looks as if the machine has pulled through the clear coat on my diamond cut alloys

 

[Matt W]

What!

I would be going mental. Surely it's not that hard ffs!
Remove tyre.
Fit new tyre.
Balance tyre.
Don't ruin the wheel.

Easy!

 

[Advikaz]

What!

I would be going mental. Surely it's not that hard ffs!
Remove tyre.
Fit new tyre.
Balance tyre.
Don't ruin the wheel.

Easy!

It looks like the machine has caught the rim and damaged the clear coat. I'm no tyre fitter, but I'm lead to believe it's easily done....

I'm waiting to see what they have to say about it, because you can clearly see it's not kerbing by the type of damage it is. And they didn't note any damage to the wheels down on their inspection report..

Example of one of the wheels.. you can actually see the black line where it's dragged across. The black line I can rub out, but its torn the coating.

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

That's pretty bad

 

[Advikaz]

Thing is, these diamond cut rims are a f*cking fortune to refurb as well!

 

[Lal B3N]

Vredesteins mate! Ultrac cento were on Beccas old one and they were superb.

Her new one has PS3s on and I really don't rate them at all, over rated and over priced.

Trust me, go Vredesteins! :wink:

Ah too slow haha, just seen you already went PS3.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

seen reviews of these was really tempted to buy

Honestly mate they're brilliant.

I ran Vredstein Sessanta's on my last 225 and they were brilliant but the Ultrac Vorti are even better.