308 tyres - what's currently recommended?

That's funny: you look all over the world and aside you there is what you need at the lowest price. Semislick tires are a disaster on the wet. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 has an E grade on the wet (= very dangerous) even if it's a champion on a dry Handling track. I think this is the OEM equipment for Ferrari 488 Pista or some GT2/GT2-3RS Porsche

B grade is ok.

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OMG, what a shame
I remember driving on the Autobahn in a VW golf 1.6, that is scary!!! At 170Km/h I must have been the slowest car on the road.
Good thing that in Spain speed limit is 120 Km/h, Don't have the driving skills of Fernando Alonso...not even close

John.

 

Absolutely, Martin. Having my cars on the opposite side where yours is situated, the key is being aware of the weather demands and risks Our regions might not be the most demanding in the world regarding rain or snow, but from time to time weather still has some tricks and surprises up in its sleeve, and there is no gain in playing russian roulette: respect the weather...
Drive safe...
Rgds

 

Hmmm... your wheels look familiar. 16” HRE?


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Glad to find this current thread. Along with all the mechanical sorting my new-to-me 308 needs a replacement of my 2002 tires.

In addition to those mentioned here, I found on Tire Rack fitting 205-55-16 fronts and 225-50-16 rears:

Dunlop Direzza
DZ102 Ultra HP Summer, V rated

And Bridgestone Potenza

While looking for V or Z rated tires. I’m looking for nice weather only driving, unlike the OP, though.

Pirelli P Zero Rosso were max performance summer tires, Y rated.

Still shoppin’.

 

Ordered a set today, Pirelli P Zero Rosso.

 

Continental ExtremeContact Sport, just put them on my Boxer and they are great "17. They are available in 205/55/16 & 225/50/16. However summer only tires.

I have Bridgestone RE 11As on my 308QV, but they no longer available and are excellent.

 

Yes they are 16" HRE

 

I would steer you towards a the new P7. Iit is the only truly low profile road tyre that is developed with earlier chassis in mind. they are offered on this page https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-car-tyres/ferrari/308.html

If you want some kind of back up, that is not from a tyre dealer check out this thread. https://www.lamborghinichat.com/forum/threads/countach-tires-does-anyone-care.508651/page-16 it is quite long. it is the later bit where people are talking about how much they like driving on them.

In Germany they are available through Munchner Oldtimer Reifen http://www.oldtimerreifen24.de/

 

What's the TWI?

 

Tread wear index.
The lower the number, the softer the rubber.

 

Part of U.T.Q.G, a set of criteria not very often referred to in Europe (relevant mainly to North America):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Tire_Quality_Grading

Rgds

 

I had a discussion many years ago with friends about the Threadwear index, and someone stated (don't know if this is true or not) that it should be viewed with some caution, as - if my understanding was correct ??- the index itself is not strictly defined, each brand has its own criteria, meaning that the durability graded "240" for Michelin might not be the same durability as the "240" for Goodyear (for instance).
So the basic "100" of one brand - which is the standard norm - would be more durable than the "240" of the same brand, but that "100" might not be as durable as the "100" of another brand...
Ah well...

Rgds

 

Martin, sorry for the late, late answer... Yes Michelin Exalto is what I use on my 328. Has a good grip and lasts a long time, at least in very hot weather.
I think you made a good choice

John.

 

Thanks Martin. That's not going to be very grippy. It's about the same as the Bridgestone I have on my car now. I might go back to 14s as the XWX is 100 TWI and has amazing grip.

 

I’ve put about 100 miles on them... I like them!
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I have just added a bit to this web page https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-car-tyres/ferrari/308.html