Maserati Biturbo Tyres

Maserati Biturbo S

Maserati Biturbo Coupé Tyres

The base Maserati Biturbo Coupé, produced from 1981 to 1994, was fitted with 195/60 R14 tyres. In this size the ideal Maserati Biturbo coupé tyre is the 195/60 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A.
The Biturbo i (1986-1990) was fitted with 195/60 R14 tyres. The ideal 195/60 R14 Maserati Biturbo i tyre is the 195/60 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A.
The Maserati Biturbo S, produced from 1983 to 1986, was fitted with 205/55 R14 tyres. The best 205/55 R14 classic tyre for the Biturbo S is the 205/55 YR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7.
The Maserati Biturbo 222E fitted 205/50 R15 tyres front and rear. The ideal Biturbo 222E tyre is the 205/50 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7.
The Maserati Biturbo Si was fitted with 205/55 R14 tyres. The best Biturbo Si tyre is the 205/55 YR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7.
The Maserati Karif, produced from 1988 to 1991, was fitted with 205/50 R15 tyres at the front and 225/50 R15 tyres at the rear. In these sizes the ideal Maserati Karif tyres are the 205/50 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 front, and 225/50 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 rear.
Biturbo models fitting 195/60 R14 tyres could switch to 205/55 R14 tyres to fit the 205/55 YR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7. The P7 was remade in this size especially for the Biturbo, and is perfect for the car.

1986 Maserati Biturbo 425 on PIRELLI P7 Tyres (Not currently made in the 205/60 R14 size)

Maserati Biturbo Saloon Tyres

The Maserati Biturbo 420/425, produced from 1983 to 1989, was fitted with 205/60 R14 tyres. The ideal Biturbo 205/60 R14 tyre is the 205/60R14 Galaxy Formula X.
The Maserati Biturbo 430, produced from 1988 to 1994, was fitted with 205/55 R15 tyres, and from 1992 onwards was fitted with 205/50 R16 tyres. Both of these sizes are yet to fall into the classic tyre range, a modern tyre shop would be the best place to look.
The Maserati Biturbo 422 (1988-1992) fitted 205/55 R15 tyres throughout its production. This size is not yet in the classic range.
The Maserati Biturbo 4.24v (1990-1993) initially fitted 205/45 R16 front tyres and 205/50 R16 rear tyres. This size is not yet in the classic range.
From 1991-1993, the Maserati 4.24V II and 4.24V II Catalyst fitted 205/50 R16 tyres front and rear. This size is yet to enter the classic tyre range.
The Maserati Biturbo 4.18v (1990-1992) fitted 205/55 R15 tyres throughout its production run. This size has not yet entered the classic range.

1987-1988 Maserati Biturbo Spyder Brochure

Maserati Biturbo Spyder Tyres

The Maserati Biturbo Spyder, with 14-inch wheels, was produced from 1984 to 1994 and was fitted with 205/55 R14 tyres. In this size the best Biturbo Spyder tyre is the 205/55 YR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7.
The Maserati Biturbo Spyder 2.8E, with 15-inch wheels, was produced from 1988 to 1992 and was fitted with 205/50 R15 tyres at the front and 225/50 R15 tyres at the rear. The ideal Biturbo Spyder 15" tyres are the 205/50 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 front, and 225/50 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 rear.
From 1992, the Biturbo Spyder 2.8E was updated to 205/45 R16 tyres at the front and 225/45 R16 tyres at the rear. The 225/45 R 16 Pirelli P700-Z is ideal for the rear, but nothing in the classic range fits the front.

Maserati Biturbo 228 Brochure Photo

Maserati Biturbo Special Edition Tyres

The Maserati Shamal, produced from 1989 to 1996, was fitted with 225/45 R16 tyres at the front and 245/45 R16 tyres at the rear. In these sizes we have the 225/45 R 16 Pirelli P700-Z and the 245/45 VR 16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7, however these are tyres with different treads.
The Maserati Ghibli II, produced from 1992 to 1997, was fitted with 205/45 R16 tyres at the front and 225/45 R16 tyres at the rear. We have the 225/45 R 16 Pirelli P700-Z for the rear but classic tyres are not yet manufactured in the 205/45 R16 size.
The Maserati Ghibli II was updated in April 1995 to 205/50 R16 tyres at the front and 225/50 R16 tyres at the rear. We have the 225/50 YR 16 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 for the rear but no classic tyres in the 205/50 R16 size.
The Maserati 228, a GT coupe produced from 1986 to 1992, was fitted with 205/55 R15 tyres at the front and 225/50 R15 tyres at the rear.

Maserati Biturbo Recommended Tyres

x

i

195/60 VR 14 Michelin MXV3-A

Starting at £178.80 £149.00
x

i

205/55 YR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7

Starting at £322.80 £269.00
x

i

205/50 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7

Starting at £342.00 £285.00
x

i

225/50 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P7

Starting at £394.80 £329.00
x

i

205/60R14 Galaxy Formula X

Starting at £84.00 £70.00

Other Options for Maserati Biturbo Tyres

x

i

225/50 ZR 15 Pirelli P-Zero Asimmetrico

Starting at £478.80 £399.00
x

i

Set of 4 off 195/60 R14 Michelin MXV3-A

Starting at £690.00 £575.00
x

i

Set of 5 off 195/60R14 Michelin MXV3-A

Starting at £838.80 £699.00

Maserati Biturbo Tyre Pressures

Model	Front (Psi)	Rear (Psi)
Biturbo	29	29
Biturbo S	35	30
Biturbo II Coupe	29	29
Biturbo 222E	30	32
Biturbo Coupe Karif	32	33
Biturbo 425	33	33
Biturbo 430 Saloon	32	33
Biturbo Spyder (14" Wheels)	26	26
Biturbo Spyder (15" Wheels)	26	26

History of the Maserati Biturbo

The Maserati Biturbo was brought to market in 1981 as a design intended to be more affordable in comparison to the Bora and Khamsin that were produced under Citroen. The company now under the ownership of Alejandro de Tomaso wanted to bring the prestige of the Maserati name to a wider audience with a more affordable model. The cars were powered with 2-litre V6 engines with the name implied twin turbochargers. The idea initially paid off with sales of around 40,000 units. Sales fell in subsequent years as Biturbo faced issues down the line and gained a reputation for poor quality and carburettor issues that were later resolved with fuel injection models. De Tomaso later sold the marque to Fiat, pitting it alongside Ferrari. The car has faced a slight reprisal in recent years as a powerful affordable classic.