Aston Martin Tyres

Classic Aston Martin V8 & Vantage Tyres

The Aston Martin V8 fitted a 225/70x15 tyre. Click here to see the tye options for your V8 Aston Martin.

The Aston Martin V8 automatics and the Volantes of the early eighties fitted 235/70x15 tyres. Click here to see the tyre options for your Aston Martin V8 automatic or Volantes. The Avon tyre is more of a a Rolls Royce tyre, not a sports car tyre, so we would reccomend the 225/70vr15; a more sporty tyre.

From the beginning of the 1980s the Aston Martin Vantage fitted a 255/60x15 or a 275/55x15 tyre. Click here to see the tyre options for your Aston Martin Vantage.

Between 1987 and 1989 the Aston Martin Vantage fitted a 255/50x16 tyre. Click here to see the tyre options for your Aston Martin Vantage. This tyre is solely made by by Michelin for their Collection range as the Pilot Sport.

Classic Aston Martin DB2 Tyres

From left to right we have the Michelin Pilote X the Vredestein, Michelin X, Avon Turbosteel, Avon Turbospeed, and also the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™.

As you can see from the picture the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ and Michelin Pilote X are the most suitable options for DB Aston Martins with 16" wire wheels.

The Aston Martin DB2 origianally fitted a 600x16 Click here to see the Radial and Cross-ply options available for your Aston Martin DB2 .

DB2 Aston Martin Wheels

If you would like to have the ultimate wire wheel upgrade then please click here for information on Borrani wire wheels.

Aston Martin DB2 History

The DB2 was the first of the Aston Martin cars to carry Sir David Browns initials. Four cylinder engines powered the early cars, but production series cars were given 6 cylinder 2.6 litre units capable of producing around 105 bhp with 60 coming up in around 11 seconds. In total 400 were produced with about 97 Aston Martin DB2 as drop head coupes.

In all 411 Aston Martin DB2s were produced from 1950 through to 1953, and the cars success was due to the fact that the second, third, and fourth DB2 models produced were taken to compete at Le Mans. Two of the cars finished in first and second in their class that year and all three of the cars continued to race right through to 1951. The results for these three cars ensured the success of David Brown's company.

Tyre Options

DB Aston Martins, are arguably the best sports cars of the day, and until 1962/3 they fitted the same size tyres as all the other top marques such as Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar etc. Because this size is needed for the "best" cars, Michelin set themselves the task of manufacturing the best possible tyre.

With these 50s performance cars in mind they produced the Michelin Pilote X 600WR16 which is a tall period looking tyre designed to keep steering light with a tread pattern that can move water very effeciently. The Pilote X has rounded side walls with writing on the side designed to look like tyres of the period yet built with the best modern tyre manufacturing technology to keep the road noise down to a minimum with brilliant handling characteristics.

The Dutch company Vredestein make radial tyres in the size 185HR16. Vredestein tyres are proving very popular with the XK Jags as a cheap tyre.

Importantly with classic cars a tyre should be designed to give you, as the driver, the feed-back you need to make the experience of driving your car pleasurable, instead of the numb experience you could get if your car ends up fitted with a modern tyre carcass designed for power steering and modern suspension.

Michelin also still manufacture the original radial tyre - the Michelin X. This tyre is closest to the original crossply in shape and will keep your steering as light as is possible when fitting a radial. The Michelin X is its own worst enemy in that they last for ever and people may well have driven on a tyre that is 50 years old! The Michelin X is available at a very competitive price and for a more steady driver (speed rating 112mph) is a very nice option, keeping the handling the way it should be while at the same time being gentle to your wallet.

Avon make the TurboSteel - another good sporty option. If you want to slightly lower your car and have a big foot-print the Turbosteel is for you. Considering Aston's long standing relationship with Avon the TurboSteel was tempting until Michelin produced the Pilote X and the re-emergence of the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ gave us better options.

Cross-ply tyres are still just right for some, where originality is important. Fitting cross-plys will keep your steering good and light and they also give a very comfortable smooth ride. Directional stability is the issue for cross-ply tyres and at cruising speeds they tend to wander. This is unavoidable by the nature of cross-ply construction, no matter what wild claims some manufacturers may make. If its cross-ply you want there is no doubt it needs to be the Avon TurboSpeed 600H16 as it is the tyre your cars left the factory on.

You wouldn't give Marilyn Monroe, Marge Simpsons hair style. So the exciting news for cars such as these is the re-emergence of the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ 185VR16. This is the only genuinley period tyre available in this size with a suitable speed rating (V 150mph) this was a hugley famous tyre in Europe and it was the upgrade tyre as it had the advantage of being a radial tyre but it was also progressive so it was the perfect tyre for road and track, just like an Aston.

These PIRELLI CINTURATO™'s have just become available again exclusively through Longstone Tyres (00 44 1302 711 123). There is a special offer on the CINTURATO™'s, Longstone Tyres will ship them free of charge, and if you mention you are a club member you will get a club discount!

Classic Aston Martin DB2/4 Tyres

The DB2/4 mk2 was the follow up to the DB 2/4 mk1 produced between 1953 and 1955. The DB 2/4 was a 2 door 4 seater sports car available in either coupe or drop head models. The first of the Aston Martin DB2/4 models had 2.6 litre vantage spec engines, with the later cars having a more powerful 3-litre engine to help the heavier car get moving. The 3-litre engine was capable of producing 140 bhp. Although the car was produced in both saloon and drop head only 73 of the convertibles were built making them far more valuable.

The later Aston martin DB2/4 Mk 2 was mechanically identical to the Mk1 but styling changes meant the car now had a square rear wing profile. The Aston martin DB2/4 was still available in hatchback and drop head coupe but there was also a notchback hardtop saloon joining the model range, though only 30 of these cars were ever made. The Mk 2 Aston Martin DB2/4 was given a new lease of life in the form of better engine performance as a result of larger valves and different camshafts. The car was now capable of delivering some 165bhp.

Although these cars officially fitted the Avon TurboSpeed cross ply tyre some cars are known to have been "unofficially" fitted with the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ radial as an upgrade.

Tyre Options

DB Aston Martins, are arguably the best sports cars of the day, and until 1962/3 they fitted the same size tyres as all the other top marques such as Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar etc. Because this size is needed for the "best" cars, Michelin set themselves the task of manufacturing the best possible tyre.

With these 50's performance cars in mind they produced the Michelin Pilote X 600WR16 which is a tall period looking tyre designed to keep steering light with a tread pattern that can move water very effeciently. The Pilote X has rounded side walls with writing on the side designed to look like tyres of the period yet built with the best modern tyre manufacturing technology to keep the road noise down to a minimum with brilliant handling characteristics.

The Dutch company Vredestein make radial tyres in the size 185HR16. Vredestein tyres are proving very popular with the XK Jags as a cheap tyre but this tyre only has an H-speed rating (130mph)

Importantly with classic cars a tyre should be designed to give you, as the driver, the feed-back you need to make the experience of driving your car pleasurable, instead of the numb experience you could get if your car ends up fitted with a modern tyre carcass designed for power steering and modern suspension.

Michelin also still manufacture the original radial tyre - the Michelin X. This tyre is closest to the original crossply in shape and will keep your steering as light as is possible when fitting a radial. The Michelin X is its own worst enemy in that they last for ever and people may well have driven on a tyre that is 50 years old! The Michelin X is available at the same price as the Vredestein and for a more steady driver (speed rating 112mph) is a very nice option, keeping the handling the way it should be while at the same time being gentle to your wallet.

Avon make the TurboSteel - another good sporty option. If you want to slightly lower your car and have a big foot-print the Turbosteel is for you. Considering Aston's long standing relationship with Avon the TurboSteel was tempting until Michelin produced the Pilote X and the re-emergence of the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ gave us better options.

Cross-ply tyres are still just right for some, where originality is important. Fitting cross-plys will keep your steering good and light and they also give a very comfortable smooth ride. Directional stability is the issue for cross-ply tyres and at cruising speeds they tend to wander. This is unavoidable by the nature of cross-ply construction, no matter what wild claims some manufacturers may make. If its cross-ply you want there is no doubt it needs to be the Avon TurboSpeed 600H16 as it is the tyre your cars left the factory on.

You wouldn't give Marilyn Monroe, Marge Simpsons hair style. So the exciting news for cars such as these is the re-emergence of the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ 185VR16. This is the only genuinley period tyre available in this size with a suitable speed rating (V 150mph) this was a hugley famous tyre in Europe and it was the upgrade tyre as it had the advantage of being a radial tyre but it was also progressive so it was the perfect tyre for road and track, just like an Aston.

These PIRELLI CINTURATO™'s have just become available again exclusively through Longstone Tyres (0044 1302 711123). There is a special offer on the CINTURATO™'s, the Boys at Longstone Tyres will ship them free of charge, and if you mention you are a club member you will get a club discount!

DB2/4 Aston Martin Wheels

If you would like to have the ultimate wire wheel upgrade then please click here for information on Borrani wire wheels.

Classic Aston Martin DB2 MK3 Tyres

The DB2 MK3 Aston Martin was faitted with 600x16 tyres. Click here to see the tyre options for your DB2 MK3 Aston Martin.

Longstone Classic Tyres recommends the 185VR16 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ and Michelin Pilote X as the best road tyres for these cars.

Pre-1963 Tyre Options

DB Aston Martins, are arguably the best sports cars of the day, and until 1962/3 they fitted the same size tyres as all the other top marques such as Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar etc. Because this size is needed for the "best" cars, Michelin set themselves the task of manufacturing the best possible tyre.

With these 50s performance cars in mind they produced the Michelin Pilote X 600WR16 which is a tall period looking tyre designed to keep steering light with a tread pattern that can move water very effeciently. The Pilote X has rounded side walls with writing on the side designed to look like tyres of the period yet built with the best modern tyre manufacturing technology to keep the road noise down to a minimum with brilliant handling characteristics.

The Dutch company Vredestein make radial tyres in the size 185HR16. Vredestein tyres are proving very popular with the XK Jags as a cheap tyre but this tyre only has an H-speed rating (130mph).

Importantly with classic cars a tyre should be designed to give you, as the driver, the feed-back you need to make the experience of driving your car pleasurable, instead of the numb experience you could get if your car ends up fitted with a modern tyre carcass designed for power steering and modern suspension.

Michelin also still manufacture the original radial tyre - the Michelin X. This tyre is closest to the original crossply in shape and will keep your steering as light as is possible when fitting a radial. The Michelin X is its own worst enemy in that they last for ever and people may well have driven on a tyre that is 50 years old! The Michelin X is available at the same price as the Vredestein and for a more steady driver (speed rating 112mph) is a very nice option, keeping the handling the way it should be while at the same time being gentle to your wallet.

Avon make the TurboSteel - another good sporty option. If you want to slightly lower your car and have a big foot-print the Turbosteel is for you. Considering Aston's long standing relationship with Avon the TurboSteel was tempting until Michelin produced the Pilote X and the re-emergence of the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ gave us better options.

Cross-ply tyres are still just right for some, where originality is important. Fitting cross-plys will keep your steering good and light and they also give a very comfortable smooth ride. Directional stability is the issue for cross-ply tyres and at cruising speeds they tend to wander. This is unavoidable by the nature of cross-ply construction, no matter what wild claims some manufacturers may make. If its cross-ply you want there is no doubt it needs to be the Avon TurboSpeed 600H16 as it is the tyre your cars left the factory on.

You wouldn't give Marilyn Monroe, Marge Simpsons hair style. So the exciting news for cars such as these is the re-emergence of the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ 185VR16. This is the only genuinley period tyre available in this size with a suitable speed rating (V 150mph) this was a hugley famous tyre in Europe and it was the upgrade tyre as it had the advantage of being a radial tyre but it was also progressive so it was the perfect tyre for road and track, just like an Aston.

These PIRELLI CINTURATO™'s have just become available again exclusively through Longstone Tyres (00 44 1302 711 123). There is a special offer on the CINTURATO™'s, the Boys at Longstone Tyres will ship them free of charge, and if you mention you are a club member you will get a club discount!

DB2 MK3 Aston Martin Wheels

If you would like to have the ultimate wire wheel upgrade then please click here for information on Borrani wire wheels.

Classic Aston Martin DB4 Tyres

From left to right we have the Michelin Pilote X the Vredestein,Michelin X, Avon Turbosteel, Avon Turbospeed, and also the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™.

From the picture above you can see that the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ and Michelin Pilote X are the best choices for an Aston Martin with 16" wheels.

The Aston Martin DB4 origianally fitted a 600x16 Click here to see the Radial and Cross-ply options available for your Aston Martin DB4.

DB4 Aston Martin Wheels

If you would like to have the ultimate wire wheel upgrade then please click here for information on Borrani wire wheels.

Aston Martin History

The DB name came from David Brown, the owner of the Aston Martin Company.

The DB4 series was built from 1958 through to 1963; a total of 1040 vehicles. The coachwork was designed by Touring of Milan, Italy. The body panels were hand made of aluminium mounted on a steel tube frame and featuring the Superleggera (meaning super light) method of construction.

Initially, the DB4 series used disc brakes made by Dunlop, but later switched to Girling. Each of the five series featured improvements, design modifications and technological enhancements. All the DB4s received their power from a Tadek Mereck designed, 3670 cc, six-cylinder, all aluminium engine. The 220-240 horsepower engine was able to propel the car to a top speed of around 140 mph, and from 0 to 60mph in just 8.5 seconds. David Brown designed and produced the overdrive transmission.

The standard DB4 body style was the Saloon version, while the Vantage series featured higher horsepower ratings.

In 1959, Aston Martin introduced the DB4 GT series. This series featured a shorter wheelbase and higher output than the standard DB4 Saloon. Due to the shorter wheelbase there were no rear seats. The engine had three twin-choke Weber Carburettors and twin distributors increasing the output of the standard engine to 302 bhp. This extra horsepower increased the top speed to around 153 mph and the 0-60 time to around six seconds.

Other distinguishable features of the GT series were the exposed, racing style fuel caps located on the rear wings. Perspex headlamp covers adorned the front of the vehicles. The GT series was produced from 1959 through 1963. During this time period, 75 models were produced. The Italian coachbuilder Zagato produced the bodies of 19 of these vehicles.

In 1960 the Zagato bodied cars were introduced at the London Motor Show. These hand-built vehicles were built to outperform Ferraris. The short wheelbase, light weight construction, 314 horsepower engine, and a top speed of 160 mph made them very competitive.

The DB4 Drophead Coupe was produced from 1961 through 1963. 70 examples were created during this period. They were convertibles built on the DB4 Saloon body style using the same aluminium, Superleggera body construction. The standard six-cylinder 3670 cc engine was now producing 260 horsepower. Thirty-two of the convertibles received the Vantage specifications which increased the output of the engine. The overdrive transmission was also available as an option.

The DB4 Drophead Coupe was famously used in the movie 'The Italian Job'.

During the 1980s, an Aston Martin specialist named Richard Williams produced the remaining DB4s using the assistance of the Aston Martin factory and unused chassis.

Pre-1963 Tyre Options

DB Aston Martins, are arguably the best sports cars of the day, and until 1962/3 they fitted the same size tyres as all the other top marques such as Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar etc. Because this size is needed for the "best" cars, Michelin set themselves the task of manufacturing the best possible tyre.

With these 50s performance cars in mind they produced the Michelin Pilote X 600WR16 which is a tall period looking tyre designed to keep steering light with a tread pattern that can move water very effeciently. The Pilote X has rounded side walls with writing on the side designed to look like tyres of the period yet built with the best modern tyre manufacturing technology to keep the road noise down to a minimum with brilliant handling characteristics.

The Dutch company Vredestein make radial tyres in the size 185HR16. Vredestein tyres are proving very popular with the XK Jags as a cheap tyre but this tyre only has an H-speed rating (130mph).

Importantly with classic cars a tyre should be designed to give you, as the driver, the feed-back you need to make the experience of driving your car pleasurable, instead of the numb experience you could get if your car ends up fitted with a modern tyre carcass designed for power steering and modern suspension.

Michelin also still manufacture the original radial tyre - the Michelin X. This tyre is closest to the original crossply in shape and will keep your steering as light as is possible when fitting a radial. The Michelin X is its own worst enemy in that they last for ever and people may well have driven on a tyre that is 50 years old! The Michelin X is available at the same price as the Vredestein and for a more steady driver (speed rating 112mph) is a very nice option, keeping the handling the way it should be while at the same time being gentle to your wallet.

Avon make the TurboSteel - another good sporty option. If you want to slightly lower your car and have a big foot-print the Turbosteel is for you. Considering Aston's long standing relationship with Avon the TurboSteel was tempting until Michelin produced the Pilote X and the re-emergence of the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ gave us better options.

Cross-ply tyres are still just right for some, where originality is important. Fitting cross-plys will keep your steering good and light and they also give a very comfortable smooth ride. Directional stability is the issue for cross-ply tyres and at cruising speeds they tend to wander. This is unavoidable by the nature of cross-ply construction, no matter what wild claims some manufacturers may make. If its cross-ply you want there is no doubt it needs to be the Avon TurboSpeed 600H16 as it is the tyre your cars left the factory on.

You wouldn't give Marilyn Monroe, Marge Simpsons hair style. So the exciting news for cars such as these is the re-emergence of the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ 185VR16. This is the only genuinley period tyre available in this size with a suitable speed rating (V 150mph) this was a hugley famous tyre in Europe and it was the upgrade tyre as it had the advantage of being a radial tyre but it was also progressive so it was the perfect tyre for road and track, just like an Aston.

These PIRELLI CINTURATO™'s have just become available again exclusively through Longstone Tyres (00 44 1302 711 123). There is a special offer on the CINTURATO™'s, the Boys at Longstone Tyres will ship them free of charge, and if you mention you are a club member you will get a club discount!

Click here to see the options available for your DB4 Aston Martin.

Longstone Classic Tyres recommends the 185VR16 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ and Michelin Pilote X as the best road tyres for these cars.

If you have the 1962 Aston Martin DB4C, they fitted a 15 inch wheel. The correct fitment for the Aston Martin DB4C is a 670x15 there is also a radial alternative 185x15 of which the Michelin XVS and PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ are the best options. Click here to see the cross-ply options available for your DB4C Aston Martin.

A 205/70x15 tyre is also a possible option for owners of the Aston Martin DB4C who require a wider tyre. Of the tyres available the Michelin XWX 205/70VR15 would be one of the best available options for the DB4C Aston Martin because of its period design and handling with Michelins excellent build quality.

Classic Aston Martin DB5 Tyres

Robert Barnford and Lionel Martin started the Aston Martin Company to build racing cars. They started their business in 1913 and built their vehicles using a Isotta-Fraschini chassis. The name was derived from the Aston Clinton Hillclimb race and Lionel Martin's surname. Their reputation for fast vehicles quickly grew and soon they were establishing speed records.

By 1924, the company was taken over by the first of many new owners. Though the management and ownership seemed to be constantly changing, their goals were to produce cars capable of establishing new records and winning races.

Post World War II production was slow and money was tight. Industrialist David Brown acquired the Aston Martin Company in 1947, and also the Lagonda automobile company. David Brown's initial would be seen on the vehicles for many years and his contributions to the company were more than just financial, they were legendary.

The first of the DB series, the DB1, was introduced in 1948 of which only 14 were built.

The DB2 followed in 1950, outfitted with a Lagonda engine and styled by a Lagonda designer. In total, there were more than 400 DB2s created.

Only 10 DB3s were created; which were more of a race car.

The DB4 was a very powerful and competitive car and was a strong contender against the Ferrari and the Maserati Carrozzeria.

The cars continued to evolve in technology, capability, and design. By 1963, Aston Martin introduced their DB5. 1021 examples were produced. It was described as an evolution of the DB4, continuing its predecessor's design. But under the hood lurked a more powerful and potent engine. The six cylinder engine was still standard. But the Tadek Mereck straight six was now displacing 3995 cc and was capable of producing 282 horsepower. The Vantage option increased the output rating to 314 bhp. Most of the DB5s featured a new ZF five-speed transmission.

The DB5 followed the success of the DB4 and featured similar body work as the 2 door and a 4 seater Saloon. Unlike the DB4, the DB5 was equipped with electric windows and Armstrong Dampers. These were luxuries, but they also increased the weight of the vehicle and decreasing the overall performance. The 0-60 time was 8.1 seconds with the top speed being 143 mph.

Like the DB4s, the DB5s were available in convertible form. Twelve vehicles were built by coachbuilder Harold Radford and designated the DB5 Shooting Brake.

The DB5 continued in production until being replaced by the slightly larger DB6 in 1966, giving the rear passengers a little extra legroom.

The DB5 is undoubtedly a most popular car. It played a staring role with James Bond in the 'Goldfinger' movie, and at the 2002 Greenwich Concourse the car received the People's Choice award.

The Aston Martin DB5 fitted a 670x15 cross ply tyre, the radial alternative would be a 185x15, with PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ and Michelin XVS being the best.

A 205/70x15 tyre is also a possible option for the Aston Martin DB5. Of the tyres available the Michelin XWX 205/70VR15 would be one of the best available options for the DB5 Aston Martin because of its period design and handling with Michelins excellent build quality.

DB5 Aston Martin Wheels

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Classic Aston Martin DB6 Tyres

The early Aston Martin DB6 fitted a 670x15 cross ply tyre, the radial alternative would be a 185x15, with PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ and Michelin XVS being the best.

A 205/70x15 tyre is also a possible option for the Aston Martin DB6. Of the tyres available the Michelin XWX 205/70VR15 would be one of the best available options for the DB6 Aston Martin due to its narrow tread contact area.

Later DB6 Aston Martin Tyres

The later Aston Martin DB6 fitted a 815x15 cross ply tyre. The radial alternative is 205x15, with the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ HS being the best suited to a sports car.

As you can see from the pictures above, the 205VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ HS tyre (on the left) fills the wheel arches much better than the 215/70ZR15 PIRELLI P4000 (on the right).

The Aston Martin DB6 can also be fitted with a 215/70x15. The best fitment is a 215/70x15 Michelin XWX .

DB6 Aston Martin Wheels

If you would like to have the ultimate wire wheel upgrade then click here for information on Borrani Wire Wheels. Longstone Tyres have been instrumental in the production of Borrani wheels to suit the MkII DB6 Aston Martin with a 52mm hub.

Classic Aston Martin DBS Tyres

The William Towns designed DBS was available from 1967 until 1972, at the time the Aston Martin DB6 was still in production.

This 2 door, 4-seater began life with the same engine used in the DB6. In standard tune this 282bhp engine could propel the Aston Martin DBS to a top speed of 140mph. Vantage spec was available as a no cost option giving a claimed 325bhp. A new V8 engine was supposed to power the vehicle, but it was not ready until 2 years after the launch of the DBS.

The DBS did not achieve outstanding performance figures because of its weight. A mere 800 (ish) examples of the DBS with the six-cylinder engine were produced.

Eventually, in 1969, the V8 version became available called the DBS V8 Series 1. The engine was a new twin-cam V8 that was capable of producing almost 350 horsepower. This increased the DBS's top speed to an acceptable 160 mph!

The easiest way to tell the DBS and DBS V8 apart is by the wheels. Only the six cylinder cars came equipped with wire wheels fitted with a 205HR15 tyre, of which the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ is the only classic tyre with a suitable speed rating. The extra power of the V8 necessitated the fitment of stronger alloy wheels fitted with a 225/70VR15 Avon, this tyre size is also available in a Michelin XWX.

In total only 405 examples of the DBS V8 were produced from 1969 through 1973. From 1973 the car was re named simply as the Aston Martin V8 and continued in production for twenty years.

If you would like to have the ultimate wire wheel upgrade (as fitted to James Bonds car) then click here for information on Borrani Wire Wheels.

Aston Martin Vantage

The Aston Martin Vantage (sometimes called AM Vantage), introduced in May 1972 took over from the DBS, powered by the same six cylinder engine as the DBS. A two headlamp front grille was introduced ( instead of 4) with an updated grille and wire wheels where re introduced with the earlier cars fitting a 205HR15 Avon textile (we now have the 205VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ also). This car, even though called a Vantage, was actually slower than the DBS V8 that preceded it! The V8 Version fitted the 225/70VR15 Avon, this tyre size is also available in a Michelin XWX.

Production of the AM Vantage lasted for a little over a year with only 70 examples being produced.