MB

My A048's are good in the extreme wet, or they were on the Exige. Lot of tyre / wet weather pussies on here though

s2k_Nut

I had extreme wet today on the Motorway, I obviously didn't stress it enough, it was EXTREME on the M6, visibility was zero at times ... but the tyres were excellent.

I think you are right Chris, they definitely improve the braking and I didn't realise they were a different size to OEM BS's

The Loon

TBH, when its very wet I drive like Morgan Freeman in Driving Miss Daisy

s2k_Nut

I have a racelogic traction control unit in the for sale section, would suit you perfectly Haroon

unclefester

If you adopt that policy on airfield days you might get more than tyre mileage from your clutch

chrisr111

Theoretically they are the same size, but not all tyres are equal.

A 215 from one manufacturer/range may not be the same as another.

The OEM BS050MZ is on the narrow side for a 215 but is ideal for a 7" wheel IMO as I like tyres to have square sidewalls IYKWIM.

I did notice that the Bridgestone's have a stiffer sidewall.

Chris.

s2k_Nut

That is exactly how it feels through the steering wheel isn't it, that the wheels are somehow putting more rubber on the road and therefore making the steering heavier ... heavier in a good and literal way I mean.

MUG3N

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s2k_Nut

I will consider going back and asking thanks for the info.

Holy shi t I just been on a run through parts of the lakes, then hawes then 'devils bridge' ... not even sure where that is exactly (near Lancaster I think ) ... the roads were wet in places, damp in others dry in others ... I was running with 3 'kit cars' westfield type cars, one or two commented on how well the S went through the same corners as them. I know I was only braking when they did and the traction on acceleration impressed me even more today keeping up with these cars.

Well in two days since installing the tyres I have driven 517 miles, they would be 'hard' miles, spent near £150 on fuel alone, been grinning from ear to ear and I feel like I have a new car to be honest. Superb!

LTB

It's in Kirkby Lonsdale, about 10 or so miles from Lancaster.

Bet there were plenty of bikes at the bridge today.