Boring old Tyres - 59 356a

[mrg3.6]

Hi,

Any thoughts on whether it's worth spending almost twice the price on a set of Michelin XAS 165HR15 tyres rather than the Michelin XYZ 165SR15 for my 59a - is the difference really worth the extra dosh ?

Thx
Martin

[pauldvern]

Err no…

Do you mean XZX?


Maybe buy some Vredestein Sprint Classics, a modern tyre that looks like a classic, that's what I have on my car.


Paul

[964RS]

Maybe buy some Vredestein Sprint Classics, a modern tyre that looks like a classic, that's what I have on my car.


Paul

+1

[mycar]

I've got some tyres on the 356, I'll have a look tomorrow and let you know.

Regards, Mike.

[shambly]

Or even continental CT22's - I run these on my replica in 165/80 size.

Simon

[Midlifecrisis]

Maybe buy some Vredestein Sprint Classics, a modern tyre that looks like a classic, that's what I have on my car.


Paul

+1 too

[mrg3.6]

Err no…

Do you mean XZX?

Yes typo ..... XZX

Martin

[vwgillybilly]

Maybe buy some Vredestein Sprint Classics, a modern tyre that looks like a classic, that's what I have on my car.


Paul

+1

Me too, lovely tyres but still expensive!

[shambly]

Maybe buy some Vredestein Sprint Classics, a modern tyre that looks like a classic, that's what I have on my car.


Paul

+1

Me too, lovely tyres but still expensive!

Hence mentioning the CT22s, where all 4 cost me £200 fitted a few years ago. Still only £66 a corner fitted...

[mycar]

I have the Michelin XAS tyres, they were on the car when I bought it. The previous owner said they had transformed the car, though I don`t know what he had on there before.

Regards, Mike.

[Bruce M]

I thought the XAS uses a sporty compound and that make a big difference. It is also available in a 'FF' version using the cup compound.

[mrg3.6]

I thought the XAS uses a sporty compound and that make a big difference. It is also available in a 'FF' version using the cup compound.

Longstone certainly speak highly of them see: http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/michelin-xas , however I'm beginning to think that the 165HR15 Vredestein Classic may be the sensible buy?

Martin

[mycar]

I've got Vredesteins on the 911. This is me mincing about with the 911.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V_Hn8ru ... e=youtu.be

Now the XASs on the 356.

http://s194.photobucket.com/user/loughr ... 1.mp4.html

Ok, so that was Hayley driving but the 356 was totally unflustered by anything the Porsche test track could throw at it. Those tyres laughed in the face of the kickplate and ice hill. Ho ho ho.

Regards, Mike.

Edited to add this, not seen it for a while.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITOfkI4ccp8

[mrg3.6]

Now the XASs on the 356. http://s194.photobucket.com/user/loughr ... 1.mp4.html

Ok, so that was Hayley driving but the 356 was totally unflustered by anything the Porsche test track could throw at it. Those tyres laughed in the face of the kickplate and ice hill. Ho ho ho.

Good one Mike.......although I'm sure Hayley might have something else to say

Martin

[roy mawbey]

Firestone F 560 tyres I bought for my 356 around 6 years ago have worked really well and they look very good on the car as well. They are also reasonable in price.

Roy