tyre imports

[dirtysanchez]

Want/need some Michelin super sports in 305/35 x 19. Wanna stay with 19 as they are the wheels I have sourced as well. Tyre is available overseas, and I know some of you guys have imported same yourselves. Grateful for any ideas or outlets you could recommend. Don't fancy paying $300 + USD for freight alone, like some of the ebay vendors wanna charge......Thanks for any help.

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[Pagey]

I have this very same question

 

[Vinno]

I was after 305/19's and gave up in the end. I went with 295/35 19 Contisportcontact 6 and was surprised that they fill the guard completely. I am running P51 19 X 11 rear and 19 X 10 wheels on the front and this tyre is very square. The shop said he was surprised how big they were as he has 305/20's on his and these are every bit as big as them.

So far I am happy, it has been wet and cold still and they have a lot more grip than the standard Pirellis. I'm not saying they are better than Michelin's but they are a good option. Conti price is very good too.

Pirelli have a new P Zero too that is reportedly a better wet and cold weather tyre than the one we have as standard but the price is high and they are a Lamborghini OEM tyre so may be a little light on the load rating. It is a 305/19.

 

[Pagey]

I was after 305/19's and gave up in the end. I went with 295/35 19 Contisportcontact 6 and was surprised that they fill the guard completely. I am running P51 19 X 11 rear and 19 X 10 wheels on the front and this tyre is very square. The shop said he was surprised how big they were as he has 305/20's on his and these are every bit as big as them.

So far I am happy, it has been wet and cold still and they have a lot more grip than the standard Pirellis. I'm not saying they are better than Michelin's but they are a good option. Conti price is very good too.

Pirelli have a new P Zero too that is reportedly a better wet and cold weather tyre than the one we have as standard but the price is high and they are a Lamborghini OEM tyre so may be a little light on the load rating. It is a 305/19.

How about the rolling diameter as it is 4.2% different from stock and the recommendation is less than 3% change. Dose it effect your speedo calibration?

 

[Vinno]

How about the rolling diameter as it is 4.2% different from stock and the recommendation is less than 3% change. Dose it effect your speedo calibration?

It must but it isn’t noticeable. The Pirelli’s were right on the wear limit and I would imagine there is negligible difference to a worn out 275/40 19 to a new 295/35 19. I might put a tape measure around it and compare to the old ones which I still have as spares.

All brands are different also, these 295’s absolutely fill the guards, the sidewall is very square on the P51 11 inch rear wheel.

 

[Burkey]

How about the rolling diameter as it is 4.2% different from stock and the recommendation is less than 3% change. Dose it effect your speedo calibration?

The change in diameter will effect the speedo by exactly as much as the % change.
The bigger issue is running fronts and rears with relatively mismatched diameters.
Have a think about how ESC and TC work and you’ll understand why.
The computer can only compute on the basis of the data it receives.

 

[Aubrey]

The change in diameter will effect the speedo by exactly as much as the % change.
The bigger issue is running fronts and rears with relatively mismatched diameters.
Have a think about how ESC and TC work and you’ll understand why.
The computer can only compute on the basis of the data it receives.

If stock is 255 front & 275 rear - 20mm difference
Upgrade could be 275:295 - same mm difference, different %?
or 275:305, 285:315?? 30mm difference?

 

[Burkey]

If stock is 255 front & 275 rear - 20mm difference
Upgrade could be 275:295 - same mm difference, different %?
or 275:305, 285:315?? 30mm difference?

There’s a limit to the amount of allowable imbalance. I don’t know where the limit is but at some point, the car will recognise it as slip and attempt to fix it.

 

[scollist]

For anyone interested - I just happened to check out Costco Tyres today as they mention they do Michelin on their website (as long as you are a Costco member).

Quoted for stock size Michelin Pilot Sport 4S:
- Rear 275/40/19 $495 each fitted and balanced
- Front 255/40/19 $496 each fitted and balanced
AND if you buy 4 they give a $100 discount - so $25 less for per tyre.

They are special order though and need 3 to 5 days after payment before installation.

Given they do special orders - they may also be able to get the sizes people are looking for on this thread.

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