Ferrari Tyres in London, Fitted Without Moving the Car

Start with the K on the sidewall

Ferrari-homologated tyres carry a K marking on the sidewall, usually followed by a number, for example K1, K2 or K3. Michelin lists K-marked tyres for models including the Roma, Portofino, F8 Tributo, 296 GTB, SF90 Stradale, 812 Superfast, 812 Competizione and 488 Pista, and Pirelli produces Ferrari-specific P Zero tyres as well.

The marking is tied to particular models rather than meaning “fits any Ferrari”. A K1 for one car is not automatically the right tyre for another. The number identifies a specific version, and the same tyre range can have more than one. On the 296 GTB, for example, Michelin supplies a Pilot Sport 4S K1 for road use and a Pilot Sport Cup 2R K2 aimed at track driving. The two are very different tyres, and they should never be mixed across an axle.

The easiest way to get this right is to send us a clear photo of the sidewall of one of your existing tyres on WhatsApp. We read the size, load and speed rating and the K code, and confirm the replacement with you before we travel.

Front and rear are different tyres

Almost every modern Ferrari runs a staggered set-up, with wider tyres on the rear. The 488 range, for example, uses 245/35 ZR20 at the front and 305/30 ZR20 at the rear. That has a few consequences owners should know about:

• Tyres cannot be rotated front to rear, so rears normally wear out first
• Replacing a single tyre is possible, but only with the same brand, model and K code as the other side
• If the remaining tyre on the axle is well worn, a matched pair is the safer choice
• Track-focused tyres such as the Cup 2R wear quickly and are much less forgiving in cold, wet London weather

If your car came on Cup tyres and is mainly used on the road, it is worth asking whether the road-focused K-marked option for your model would suit you better. We will tell you what is listed for your car and let you decide.

How we fit tyres to a Ferrari at your address

Ferraris sit low and many have expensive carbon ceramic brakes and painted or diamond-cut wheels. We lift only at the correct points, protect the wheel face during fitting, and take care to keep tools well clear of the brake discs. If your car has the front suspension lift, raising the nose before we arrive at a steep driveway or kerb makes access easier.

Wheels are balanced on site after fitting and tyre pressures are set to Ferrari’s figures for your model. The tyre pressure monitoring sensors are checked as the tyre comes off and goes back on, so the warning should clear once you drive away.

Common Ferrari call-outs in London

Many of our Ferrari jobs are not breakdowns at all. Owners book us to fit a new rear pair at home before a trip, or to replace a tyre with a slow puncture that has been topped up for weeks. Low-profile tyres also pick up screws and sidewall cuts easily on London streets. When a screw is in the repairable part of the tread and the tyre has not been driven flat, a puncture repair may be possible. On many high-performance tyres a repair is not appropriate, and we will be straightforward about it.

Older and limited-run Ferraris need extra thought. Finding the exact specification and correct aspect ratio for a classic can be difficult, and Ferrari has given approval to Pirelli-developed replacement tyres for the GTO, F40, F50 and Enzo. If you own one of these or another older model, call us first and we will tell you plainly whether we can source the correct tyre or whether a specialist is the better route.

For the Purosangue, which is used more often in winter, Pirelli lists the P Zero Winter 2. We can fit a winter set and swap back in spring at your address.

We are open 24/7 and typically reach you within 30 to 40 minutes. Call or WhatsApp 07396 700 900 with the car’s location and a photo of the tyre.