Question about tires - specifically why not Yoko's - Page 2 - LotusTalk

gdpdl · 06-29-2009, 10:24 AM

I only have about 1000km's on the rear Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus, so its too premature to say they are a success. So far, just the fact that I can drive the car when its wet or cold is a success.

I'll post again in the fall when I have more km's on the car to see if there has been a degredation in the performance in the tires. My plan is to put the Michelin on the front in a wider configuration next year.

ErictheBastard · 06-29-2009, 12:02 PM

Considering AD07s cost $918/set, There's plenty of good reasons to go tire shopping. Right now Dunlop is offering the Star Spec Direzza (an extreme performance summer compound and tread design directly analogous to the AD07) for roughly 3/5 the price. Treadwear is rated 10% better

I've ordered mine in 205/50/16 fronts and 245/45/17 rears for only $500/set. I also bought a set of Rota Torque rims (16/7 & 17/8) for only $549 to accommodate the extra width and these will pay for themselves on the next tire change.

The stagger between the front and rears splits the difference between the standard tire size and the LSS tire size. Theoretically I should increase my lateral grip while reducing my understeer. There is a change in rolling circumference between the front and rears of .7% (fronts spinning .7% faster relative to the rears vs stock tires) which shouldn't confuse the ABS. Other have been running this size with no reported problems AFAIK. Many are running 235/45/17 bringing the stagger closer to the LSS tire size.

Having said all this I wish I was rich enough to run the stock Yoko AO48s. They really look the business and have prodigious more grip than the above solution.

nak · 06-30-2009, 09:36 AM

AD07 are not your friend when it is cold and or rainy.

I drive the Lotus in "anything but snow." (and even had to do that one day last December). Including when it is colder than the "never store colder than" temp warning on the stock tires. I get caught in the rain now and then.

The stock tires make great sense on a warm day on a warm road, but I live in Ohio and don't always get to pick when I drive.

06-29-2009, 12:02 PM	#22 (permalink)
ErictheBastard NOT the Stig Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 264 Images: 5	Considering AD07s cost $918/set, There's plenty of good reasons to go tire shopping. Right now Dunlop is offering the Star Spec Direzza (an extreme performance summer compound and tread design directly analogous to the AD07) for roughly 3/5 the price. Treadwear is rated 10% better I've ordered mine in 205/50/16 fronts and 245/45/17 rears for only $500/set. I also bought a set of Rota Torque rims (16/7 & 17/8) for only $549 to accommodate the extra width and these will pay for themselves on the next tire change. The stagger between the front and rears splits the difference between the standard tire size and the LSS tire size. Theoretically I should increase my lateral grip while reducing my understeer. There is a change in rolling circumference between the front and rears of .7% (fronts spinning .7% faster relative to the rears vs stock tires) which shouldn't confuse the ABS. Other have been running this size with no reported problems AFAIK. Many are running 235/45/17 bringing the stagger closer to the LSS tire size. Having said all this I wish I was rich enough to run the stock Yoko AO48s. They really look the business and have prodigious more grip than the above solution. __________________ Eric the Bastard, Esq. Sylmar, CA 2005 Buzzbomb Chrome Orange Larini SE Exhaust LETSLA shift kit

06-30-2009, 09:36 AM	#23 (permalink)
nak Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Albany, Ohio, USA Posts: 589	Cold rain AD07 are not your friend when it is cold and or rainy. I drive the Lotus in "anything but snow." (and even had to do that one day last December). Including when it is colder than the "never store colder than" temp warning on the stock tires. I get caught in the rain now and then. The stock tires make great sense on a warm day on a warm road, but I live in Ohio and don't always get to pick when I drive.

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06-29-2009, 10:24 AM	#21 (permalink)
gdpdl GDPDL Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ottawa Posts: 24	I only have about 1000km's on the rear Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus, so its too premature to say they are a success. So far, just the fact that I can drive the car when its wet or cold is a success. I'll post again in the fall when I have more km's on the car to see if there has been a degredation in the performance in the tires. My plan is to put the Michelin on the front in a wider configuration next year.

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