As we all know, both the MGF and the TF are "fussy" about their tyres - TF arguably more so. Therefore, when previously recommended tyres cease to become available, we're forced to go "off-piste" - but good news, as Roger explains:
This is good news: the ZE310 will be replacing the well-regarded ZE914 as the "recommended" tyre of the TF.Roger Parker wrote:Rob,
A heads up that Falken may soon be reducing production of their ZE914 tyre that is one of the approved tyres for TF and they are starting to introduce the replacement which is the ZE310. I have been liaising with Andy Kitson for some months and he put a business plan through to SMTC and MG Motor for additional tyre testing to verify the suitability of the ZE310 for the MG Motor TF (and cascading down to MG Rover TF and MGF).
This was declined but having got Falken on board with tyre supply, Andy was able to complete a road test programme to the same level as was applied to previous MG tyre testing and has been able to conclude that the new ZE310 Ecorun is suitable as a replacement tyre for TF. He also extended the testing with the tyre pressures that are applicable for the MGF although using a TF, and this concluded that the tyre remained suitable. I have a fuller report in the offing for probably August EMG and I can forward you a copy of that closer to the time, but in the meantime knowing that the new ZE310 is acceptable in the usual full set of four and at recommended tyre pressures will be a comfort to many.
Rog
Let me know if there are any questions, and I can liaise with both Andy and Roger.
