Ferrari 458 Speciale Tyre Reviews

Choosing tyres for a Ferrari 458 Speciale comes down to matching the right size, load rating and tread pattern to how you actually use the vehicle. Below you will find owner reviews and ratings from Australian drivers, along with guidance on what to look for in this segment.

What to look for in Ferrari 458 Speciale tyres

At this level the tyre is a homologated component. Manufacturers develop specific compounds and constructions with a tyre maker and identify them with a marking on the sidewall — N-codes, K1, MC, AMG, MO and similar. Fitting an unmarked tyre in the same nominal size is not equivalent, because the marked version differs in construction, compound and sometimes in the exact dimensions.

Two things bite owners of low-kilometre cars in particular. High-performance compounds harden with age regardless of tread depth, so the DOT date code matters as much as the wear. And cars stored for long periods can develop flat spots that never fully resolve. Staggered front and rear fitments are almost universal here, so both sizes need checking before ordering.

Ferrari 458 Speciale tyre sizes and fitment

Tyre sizes for the 458 Speciale vary by model year, variant and wheel option, so the vehicle placard is the specification that matters. It sets out the size, the minimum load index and speed rating, and the correct pressures. You can fit a higher load index or speed rating than the placard calls for, but going below either changes the safety margin the vehicle was engineered with.