F-Type ( X152 ) 2014 - Onwards

New Rear Shoes

Old Mar 15, 2021 | 04:09 PM
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Rear tires are worn and original I assume. Dealer replaced fronts as part of CPO and they look like new. Pirelli P Zero's in 20" 295/30 for the rear go for $333 a pop, Discount Tire and Tire Rack. I bought the wife a set of discontinued Bridgestones that normally go $260 each for $114 each for here Beetle at Tire Rack. Jag I just got needed rears and I have been shopping around and need to stay with the same tires to match the front. Bam Tire Rack has discountinued P Zero's for $214 each. 2017 Austin Martin which is the same spec as the Jag. Shipping them direct to the installer. Unfortunately that only left them 1 in stock.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2021 | 04:27 PM
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I would pay extra to switch out the P=Zeros. I did pay extra to ditch my P-Zeros. Speaking as someone who has loved Pirellis since I was in my teens and was actually sponsored by Pirelli for many years, the P-Zeros are the Achilles heels of the F-Types. Please, look up alll the many reviews of people who switched from the P-Zeros to just about any other brand.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2021 | 05:00 PM
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I needed to match up the front tires and I will most likely switch to Michelin Super Sports which I like on my Maserati. I figure about 15,000 miles is all the rears will last anyway if that.
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Old Mar 15, 2021 | 07:40 PM
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Once you switch MP4S you will regret every mile you went without them.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2021 | 12:09 PM
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When I was test driving used F-Types, I got to drive a 2017 with new Michelins and a 2020 with low mileage P-Zeros.
The older car with the Michelins rode much smoother.
My new F-Type came with the P-Zeros, so it is a bit hard to junk them, even though they ride like bricks.
Next time around it will either be the Michelin summer tires or the Bridgestone Potenza all season tires.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2021 | 03:17 PM
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My rears on 2017 S AWD convertible were shot at 12,000 miles. Replaced with 4 Bridgestone Potenza all seasons, and the change in ride and noise was sensational. I don't track my cars, and live in a 4 season area, so long life, smooth ride and low noise were more important to me than the very best handling. I now have same model year coupe, with only 4,600 miles on the clock. When tire time comes, I suspect I'll go with the Potenzas again. Your mileage may vary.
 
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