Dieschelan wrote:Hi
I want to put a new set of tyres to my plus 2. I want to put the best tyre possible. I have 3 alternatives
Michelin XAS FF 165H13
Avon CR6ZZ 185 70 H13
Pirelli CN36 185 70 H13.
Has someone experiences with this tyres? Is Avon the best option?
Regards
Diego
Michelin XAS FF 165H13 - I think this tyre is perfect.
https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/catalo ... ory/2618/v Avon CR6ZZ 185 70 H13 - the CR6ZZ is a great tyre
https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/catalo ... gory/9021/ However, it is a racing tyre, with a compound more suited to the track. and quite heavy. It is also an oversized tyre, so it will not handle as well as a correct 165R13, If you fit wider wheels, it will not be as bad, but they will handle better on 165R13.
Pirelli CN36 185 70 H13. this is also a great tyre
https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/catalo ... gory/2618/ If you really want to fit a 185/70R13 then this is the best road tyre for an Elan Plus 2. there is no doubt in my mind. but i wouldn't be surprised if there are people with different views. But i would like to point out that people will not have tried this tyre, because it is new, and the people that have tried it all love them. I have not had a bad report about any of the current Cinturato CN36 tyres yet, in fact quite the opposite.
However, all things considered, Lotus will have done loads of testing and they fitted 165R13 not a 185/70R13. and on top of that the XAS is definitely an ace tyre. Again i don't think i have ever had a disappointing customer with XAS, but i have had loads of people making the effort to come back and tell me how brilliant they are on the various cars we have fitted them to.