Tyres (!!) on RWD - importance of fronts

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I know I know, another tyre post. Just looking to get opinions on the importance of the front tyres on a RWD ftype. Mine is a V6S.

Just picked car up and loving it so far. Tyres it came with are a little mixed. Original PZero on rear (5mm) and brand new Accelera Phi-R (!) on the front.

I know the ideal set up would be MPS4S all round which I will get to that but deciding whether to take the hit now or get some life out of the current tyres with plenty of tread.

I have managed to get some rear Michelins with 100 miles on them for £300 for the pair which is great. So do I…
1. Get the matching fronts on and bin the current tyres.
2. Put the Michelins on the rear and leave the Accelera on the front for now?

Guess the question is… with the best possible tyres in the back of a RWD car, how important are the fronts?

Living in Scotland I will be getting some winter tyres as I had with my last BMW and found they make a huge difference.

If I use the 20 inch tyres then would you just use the same tyre dimensions or change the width/aspect ratio to improve ride in winter.?
 
I wouldn't be keeping these front tyres. I needed 2 rears for mine but put 4 new PS4S's on and sold my front P Zeros on Facebook marketplace. They fit some Audis.

PS - I'm also in Scotland and the Michelins are good in colder weather. Much better than the P Zeros
 
60-70% braking on the front and almost 100% steering
Accelera Phi-R are ranked 120th of 194 on Tyre Reviews of Summer performance tyres. PS4S 2nd. overall braking 49th of 49. Wet braking 40.5m Vs 29.8 (10.7 metres further than PS4S ...ouch)

Around town, good road conditions no issues at all aside a bit noisier, more vibration, etc. , but spirited or in emergency then it will/could matter

Depends how you want to use your car and if you can afford the spend now, but in a 380hp sports car then I'd swap straight away, eBay the Acceleras and enjoy your car in confidence
 
What on earth are Acceleras and who on earth chose to put them on an F-Type? Makes one wonder what else has been cheaped out on in the car's earlier life.

You know the answer already - MP4S all around it is. :) As mentioned, my experience is also that the Michelins are much better in cooler (but not winter cold) temperatures. Part worn P Zeros can make the car really scary in such conditions.
 
MajorTom said:
What on earth are Acceleras and who on earth chose to put them on an F-Type? Makes one wonder what else has been cheaped out on in the car's earlier life.
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My guess would be the dealer putting the cheapest tyres they can source to comply with the 165 point checklist (or legal requirements if a non-JLR dealer) ....
 
scm said:
MajorTom said:
What on earth are Acceleras and who on earth chose to put them on an F-Type? Makes one wonder what else has been cheaped out on in the car's earlier life.
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My guess would be the dealer putting the cheapest tyres they can source to comply with the 165 point checklist (or legal requirements if a non-JLR dealer) ....
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No doubt whatsoever on this ^^^.
Saving of c£200 over premium tyres which is direct bottom line profit and they can claim new tyres fitted. You see it a lot and it's difficult to negotiate with at the dealership once fitted and on sale
 
MajorTom said:
What on earth are Acceleras and who on earth chose to put them on an F-Type? Makes one wonder what else has been cheaped out on in the car's earlier life.

You know the answer already - MP4S all around it is. :) As mentioned, my experience is also that the Michelins are much better in cooler (but not winter cold) temperatures. Part worn P Zeros can make the car really scary in such conditions.
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I fully agree MPS4s would be my choice. My car had new p zero’s on the back and half worn p zero on front. I found the car tramline a lot and and steering really got pulled around on poor surfaces. I put new MPS4s on front and it was night and day.

I will change the rears over this summer.
 
Darren P said:
MajorTom said:
What on earth are Acceleras and who on earth chose to put them on an F-Type? Makes one wonder what else has been cheaped out on in the car's earlier life.

You know the answer already - MP4S all around it is. :) As mentioned, my experience is also that the Michelins are much better in cooler (but not winter cold) temperatures. Part worn P Zeros can make the car really scary in such conditions.
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I fully agree MPS4s would be my choice. My car had new p zero’s on the back and half worn p zero on front. I found the car tramline a lot and and steering really got pulled around on poor surfaces. I put new MPS4s on front and it was night and day.

I will change the rears over this summer.
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In my case the P Zeros originally fitted to the car were mostly good in dry and warm conditions but in autumn weather when it got wet and 7 - 10 degrees the handling of the car got shocking. The rear end would lose grip at the slightest prod of the loud pedal and and worst of all the car started understeering like a lardy old Audi. :shock: It took a few bends and brown pants moments before I got used to that and decided to ditch the P Zeros for the next summer season. For lower temps I use proper winter tyres but in such conditions a good summer tyre should still perform well, which is exactly what the MPS4S does.
 
Im on my 3rd F type, first ( R AWD) P Zeros not impressed at all and changed to MP4S huge difference, second (P400) P Zeros again not impressed but only kept car for 6mths, third (R AWD) P Zeros again so got shot and have just replaced with Conti's 6 & 7 have to say they are exceptionally good (I would say better than MP4S) but thats just my opinion slightly influenced by my mate who has had a tyre garage for 40 years - and he does sell/fit boat loads of Michelins, Mich or Conti dont think you can go wrong. Regards and enjoy your F Type.
 
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