Cotswold Polaris
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Well done WShudds, great Xmas present to yourself
MY18 P340 Manual Caldera Red
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WShudds
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Cotswold Polaris said:
Thank you! I am very privileged to own an F-Type! It was a nice experience taking my son with me who's just as much into cars, to see what's like inspecting and buying a car. He could not believe the sound it made when the engine is switched on and said this would definitely win the Carwow exhaust contest!
Considering we're approaching the end of ICE, I hope yesterday will stay in his memory.
WShudds
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scm said:
A very honourable 2nd place in that case! Another quick feedback on the pirelli P Zero tyres. They have 5mm tread left on the rear and 7mm on the front. I don't know if they're the OE version but they surprised me. Online commentary seemed to imply that the tyres want to kill you and I thought of myself drifting on M1 all the way back to Huddersfield
Not at all. I pushed the car in dynamic mode around bends and everything was pretty safe despite the pouring rain and 6C. I barely managed to break traction coming off a junction once but that's it. I was already coming to terms that'd have to spend 800 on new tyres right away.
cj10jeeper
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WShudds said:scm said:
A very honourable 2nd place in that case! Another quick feedback on the pirelli P Zero tyres. They have 5mm thread left on the rear and 7mm on the front. I don't know if they're the OE version but they surprised me. Online commentary seemed to imply that the tyres want to kill you and I thought of myself drifting on M1 all the way back to Huddersfield
Not at all. I pushed the car in dynamic mode around bends and everything was pretty safe despite the pouring rain and 6C. I barely managed to break traction coming off a junction once but that's it. I was already coming to terms that'd have to spend 800 on new tyres right away.
It's hard to make a judgement on the OE tyres until you've driven on them and the alternatives and for some time. 5+ years down the road on my F Type and both Pirelli and the Michelin PS4S and have no doubt whatsoever which is the better tyre. Others recommend the Contis, but you'll find few lovers of the Pirelli's.
scm
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WShudds said:Another quick feedback on the pirelli P Zero tyres. They have 5mm thread left on the rear and 7mm on the front. I don't know if they're the OE version but they surprised me. Online commentary seemed to imply that the tyres want to kill you and I thought of myself drifting on M1 all the way back to Huddersfield
Not at all. I pushed the car in dynamic mode around bends and everything was pretty safe despite the pouring rain and 6C. I barely managed to break traction coming off a junction once but that's it. I was already coming to terms that'd have to spend 800 on new tyres right away.
I've also been a bit bemused by the excessively negative comments about the P-Zeros, especially from the guys on the US forum. My previous XKR was very tail happy, but that was on either Pirelli or Dunlop MAXX, and now the F-Type is sitting on Michelins I can't say I've noticed the "night and day difference" others have mentioned. And the AWD makes the car feel very planted, regardless of tyre (IME). Maybe I just don't drive it properly!
mickjaguar
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The Pirellis on my new V6 back in 2015 were absolutely fine for the first two or three winters it was only the following winter, when they were probably approaching 3mm, that they became terrible in cold wet weather.
I wouldn't replace the Pirellis unless they start giving you problems getting the power down, as that's just throwing money away for no reason. I think the PZero tread pattern changed around 2018, so the compound of today's PZero might be different to the early ones anyway.
I moved to the Michelin's at replacement time also. I have two sets of wheels, one with Michelin's and the other Pirellis. I reckon, the Michelin's feel slightly softer riding and a little bit quieter.
I wouldn't replace the Pirellis unless they start giving you problems getting the power down, as that's just throwing money away for no reason. I think the PZero tread pattern changed around 2018, so the compound of today's PZero might be different to the early ones anyway.
I moved to the Michelin's at replacement time also. I have two sets of wheels, one with Michelin's and the other Pirellis. I reckon, the Michelin's feel slightly softer riding and a little bit quieter.
MajorTom
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That's it, the P Zeros are ok until they get more worn or are driven in even lower temps. Then they easily lose traction especially in an RWD car. After finishing off the OE P Zeros on my car I switched to MP4S and they definitely grip better but it's not night and day. The P Zeros gave me a few brown pants moments even in dry summer conditions but that never happened with the Michelins. That said, no stress with the tyre change.
And then of course if you intend to drive it frequently in the winter in sub 7 degree temps winter wheels go without saying. I run OE Sottozeros during the winters and think they're fine.
And then of course if you intend to drive it frequently in the winter in sub 7 degree temps winter wheels go without saying. I run OE Sottozeros during the winters and think they're fine.
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I have no issues with the P-Zero.
(With the correct homologation tyres, AMS rear and J fronts are correct for mine with correct tyre pressures).
Completely ok in the warm/summer. In the colder months, when they do start to slip and let go there is a lot of feedback and the slide is gradual and easily controllable.
(With the correct homologation tyres, AMS rear and J fronts are correct for mine with correct tyre pressures).
Completely ok in the warm/summer. In the colder months, when they do start to slip and let go there is a lot of feedback and the slide is gradual and easily controllable.
Welcome to the club nice looking car if you’re only in Huddersfield why not come and join us at the jaguar breakfast club at the rhubarb triangle pub 2nd Saturday of every month 10am next one 13/1/2024 quite a good few selection of FType s’more than welcome cheers Tony from Barnsley 
Read on some tyre sites for 3.0L V6 is 36psi? Though if you are reading the tyre label as 37 I would say it’s more accurate. My own certainly states 37 and if filled to 37 when cold that will raise by a few pounds when driven. For extreme high speeds i.e plus 155mph the recommendation is higher. (In the UKWShudds said:MajorTom said:
Just a quick update, the temperature reading is indeed OK
Does anyone run on 19" wheels? I had to inflate the tyres today as the warning came up at 32psi. I put them on 37 psi as indicated in the dash but wonder if anyone has a different opinion?
Thanks.
never ) but certainly wouldn’t want to be lower than the standard recommendation.
WShudds
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T50 YOX said:Welcome to the club nice looking car if you’re only in Huddersfield why not come and join us at the jaguar breakfast club at the rhubarb triangle pub 2nd Saturday of every month 10am next one 13/1/2024 quite a good few selection of FType s’more than welcome cheers Tony from Barnsley
That's very kind of you, Tony! Thanks for the invitation. I commute every day to Barnsley (Dodworth) so I'm familiar with the area.
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