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Re: Non OE spec tyres

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:44 am
by scm
So long as the tyres meet the required specfications for speed, weight, load, etc. you'll be fine. They may not give optimum performance but they'll meet your insurance requirements.

Re: Non OE spec tyres

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:10 am
by cj10jeeper
scm wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:44 am So long as the tyres meet the required specfications for speed, weight, load, etc. you'll be fine. They may not give optimum performance but they'll meet your insurance requirements.
I agree with SCM that provided the spec meets the requirements then it's not an insurance issue.
Michelin warranty seems unlikely that you'd have a claim, but I can see how they would use it to avoid accepting one, but I agree on the other points re handling and wear, as per my earlier post

Re: Non OE spec tyres

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:24 pm
by Topfox59
mickjaguar wrote: Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:49 pm It looks like ATS have the generic PS4s back in stock again.
On the website yes- paid for(£181/corner) and thought great.
£360 all in with fitting/disposal.
10 minutes later the local ATS centre rang to say there’s no stock and they are refunding my money 🤬
So back to looking for a set of front tyres!!

Re: Non OE spec tyres

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:30 pm
by mickjaguar
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Re: Non OE spec tyres

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:40 pm
by Jaguandy
Try Black Circles, get them sent to your ATS.

Re: Non OE spec tyres

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 6:04 pm
by scm
When I used Black Circles I chose ATS to mobile fit my tyres. ATS didn't show up and I eventually found out they didn't think they could fit the tyres in their mobile van. They didn't bother to tell me, of course, that'd be good customer service. I eventually went with Halfords who did a great job mobile fitting for me -even pandered to my whims for centre cap and locking wheel nut alignment!

Re: Non OE spec tyres

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 4:57 am
by Topfox59
Jaguandy wrote: Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:40 pm Try Black Circles, get them sent to your ATS.
Tried but none available. Apparently this isn’t an issue just with Michelins. 80% of Carbon Black which makes up the bulk of tyre compound is sourced from
Russia….

Re: Non OE spec tyres

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:57 am
by Tel
OE spec...I know of brand spanking new F Types that P0's marked AMS on them, so kind of blows the belief I had about specific OEM tyres right out the window.

Personally, I have gone with Mich PS4S's, 10mm wider front and back and couldn't be happier. Stick like muck to a blanket!

Re: Non OE spec tyres

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:53 pm
by scm
Tel wrote: Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:57 am OE spec...I know of brand spanking new F Types that P0's marked AMS on them, so kind of blows the belief I had about specific OEM tyres right out the window.
Well, Astons are just expensive, not quite as good, Jaguars .... :lol:

Re: Non OE spec tyres

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:38 pm
by CJSJAG
KInd of strange that AMS tyres are more available than J tyres.
Surely there are more J cars than AMS cars??