Basically, the consensus can be summarized thusly: stick with the Potenzas if you want to keep the car stock, otherwise put on a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Currently, there is no better tire.

 

What K-F said. This topic comes up pretty frequently and he summed it up rather nicely. I'll add his comment to the FAQ post.

 

I don't know what year you're interested in, or whether they have changed over time, but the factory sizes for my 2009 coupe were:

235/45/18 front and 275/40/18 rear (standard)

235/40/19 front and 275/35/19 rear (sports package)

Try tirerack.com and enter your exact year/model/bodystyle. For example the Vantage S has slightly wider tires.

 

An optional tire size set listed for my 07 coupe is:
245/40x19 Front
285/35x19 Rear
The larger tires fit fine on the standard width rims-and the digital speedometer appears to be just fine. I've been on these sizes now for a couple of years...
The biggest advantage to going to these sizes is the much larger selection of tire sets available-instead of 3 or 4 to choose from, you can pick from a selection in the high teens!

 

This is what I'm running on my '07, perfectly fine with no issues.

 

Added K-F's explanation of the differences between the V8VGT and V8VS to the first section

 

Your post is so helpful. Thank you for doing it.

 

Hello,

Is there some sort of guide as to the service intervals of an AM Vantage V8 2008 and what to change at each one?

Did a search but didn't find much.

Thanks All.

 

I would have assumed it was in the owner's manual, but I also found this on-line for the V8 Vantage

 

Time to buy Aston Martin Rapide (2010 to date): http://en.aston-martin-club.com/arti...10-to-date-285
Time to buy Aston Martin Virage (2011 to 2012): http://en.aston-martin-club.com/arti...11-to-2012-284
Time to buy Aston Martin DB9 range (2004 to 2012): http://en.aston-martin-club.com/arti...04-to-2012-283
Time to buy Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005 to date): http://en.aston-martin-club.com/arti...05-to-date-282
Ultimate Review Aston Martin V8: http://en.aston-martin-club.com/arti...vantage-v8-287

 

I had to take the URLs off the non-sponsor vendor references because forum rules restrict them from being active. Breaking the hyperlink doesn't work because it automatically re-links it when posted, and if I disable auto-hyperlinking, it'll kill every hyperlink in the entire FAQ. Sorry for the inconvenience

 

Stumbled upon this guy's blog today http://aston1936.com/ He tackles lots of DIY's on his own '05 DB9 and I think its worthwhile to get him on the FAQ. Just a thought.

 

Alternative wheelbearing kit can be used in car models:

ASTON MARTIN DB9 Convertible 2004
ASTON MARTIN DB9 Coupe 2004
ASTON MARTIN DBS Coupe 2007
ASTON MARTIN DBS Volante 2007
ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE Coupe 2005
ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE Roadster 2007
ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE Convertible 2011-2012
ASTON MARTIN VIRAGE Coupe 2011

OEM: 4G432B663AD / 4G432B663AB
ALTERNATIVE 1: Firstline FBK1329 - http://infopart.org/first-line-fbk1329-part
ALTERNATIVE 2: BORG & BECK BWK1329 - http://infopart.org/borg-beck-bwk1329-part

 

Such a great post! Thanks!

 

Not sure if that was mentioned but

03-11 Mazda RX8 Cabin Air Filter is identical to my 09 Vantage Coupe for less than $20 cdn :-)

Also I decided to replace the tires on the car as they started to show sign of aging (cracks in thread), I decided to go with

Continental
Extremecontact DW
245/40R19 Front
285/35R19 Rear

I am running the exact tire and size on my 2014 BMW 328 and love the lower noise level and grippe compare to the BMW OEM Bridgestone tire. Don't plan on tracking the car so I didn't see the need for PSS and by the way these tires are lighter than both the Potenza and PSS if someone cares about that.