Yoko AO48's too soft, any good alternatives?

Meenrod · Post by **Meenrod** » Tue May 01, 2007 3:03 pm

Hi all,

I've tried this over on the PH forum, but being from north of the border Ed suggested I try here and also say 'hello', so hello everyone! I know this has probably been covered before, but thought I would ask anyway- I use my Exige S2 as a daily driver and commute Edinburgh to Perth everyday, so whilst I love the performance capabilities of the standard AO48's, I'm finding that replacing a set at £550 every 8 weeks a little eye watering to say the least... I'm really after another tyre that offers nearly the same level of grip, but is longer wearing and cheaper if possible (the holy grail, I know) so I've been thinking of either Toyo Proxes T1-R's or Pirelli Rosso's- anyone have an opinion on them or an alternative?

Thanks all,
Meenrod

Post by ed » Tue May 01, 2007 3:07 pm

Ah you are a member!

mac · Post by **mac** » Tue May 01, 2007 3:07 pm

I think you'll need to make some sacrifices. The reason A048's are so good is because they aren't around for a long time - harder rubber would give less grip but stay on the wheel rather than leaping to the road as the earliest opportunity.

Quite a few of the S2 guys now use the AD07's are getting fair grip levels and good wear rates - not sure about the sizes of an exige tho.

HTH

Mac

Post by ed » Tue May 01, 2007 3:15 pm

Afraid you cant get them in exige sizes!

JJ has been running A039s which are great but they aint cheap!......

Meenrod · Post by **Meenrod** » Tue May 01, 2007 3:17 pm

Are AD07's dealer fit only or can I get them from anyone else? Might be a good alternative.

And yes, I am a member, just been lurking for a while!

Meenrod

Post by ed » Tue May 01, 2007 3:20 pm

Yeah i think they might be but eliseparts do stock them i think!
I also know of a place that can deliver 888s for £374 plus VAT for a full set that any good?

cheers

Meenrod · Post by **Meenrod** » Tue May 01, 2007 3:23 pm

Bloomin' eck, that's cheap... Best price I was getting was £525... Go on, share the name!

Post by **simon** » Tue May 01, 2007 3:26 pm

Yeah Ed, share the name cos I might need some too. Considering switching to the 888s just to see what they're like compared with the 48s.

Post by ed » Tue May 01, 2007 3:30 pm

You both have pms.

ps: that price is pretty much the same as ronnies so if you want fitted id go to him @Kh! cheers

Post by ed » Tue May 01, 2007 3:40 pm

YHM!

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:37 pm

holy heck that's cheap

What about going to a MH compound of 48?

scott_e · Post by **scott_e** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:02 pm

if thinking about A039s when i need a set. these are the all weather alternate for the S2 exige correct ?

where can i get them ?

what price range ?

phil mentioned something about a tyre company that deliver and fit at your door.

thanks
scott

The_Rossatron · Post by **The_Rossatron** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:24 pm

ed wrote:You both have pms.

Should we avoid them both for 5 - 6 days?

Post by ed » Tue May 01, 2007 7:26 pm

Ba dum tsh!

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:39 am

aaaah, I get it!