Tyres 185/70/15
Discussion
I am struggling to find any tyres in above size. people like Longstone want me to sell my house to buy 4 mediocre covers. All i can find are Vredestein, Fulda and Goodyears (£1000 a set !!!). Anyone know of anything which would suit my old Granny. Dont want anything that will last 40000 miles, more happy with grip
Try Vintage Tyres based at the Beaulieu National Motor Museum (not a million miles from where I live) see http://www.vintagetyres.com/
I went yoko 195 / 65 / 15 on the vixen which give you a little more tyre wall at the expense of a little more compliant roll. (this may be what you want Steve) ironically the 195 profile was cheaper. it may be a little bit closer to the bottom pins though and require a spacer. It does look more modern though. spend the money tight arse. you must get 50k miles out of a set, you hardly go out in it. Are you at rock?
I will stick a piccy up in a bit to let you see what you think.
Neil.
I will stick a piccy up in a bit to let you see what you think.
Neil.
Hi,
I had the same problem when searching for tyres for my vixen S2.
The quotation I had from vintage tyres was to say the least eye watering, although they did have some very nice road/race Dunlops which were tempting despite the price.
I eventually settled for some Uniroyals from my local BMTR depot at a reasonable £ 55 each for 185 65 15`s
I would suggest you shop around all of your local suppliers as it is sometimes surprising what they have in stock.
A word of warning though, always check the date code on stocked tyres as I know of someone who bought a set which were 10 yrs old!!
Cheers Roy
I had the same problem when searching for tyres for my vixen S2.
The quotation I had from vintage tyres was to say the least eye watering, although they did have some very nice road/race Dunlops which were tempting despite the price.
I eventually settled for some Uniroyals from my local BMTR depot at a reasonable £ 55 each for 185 65 15`s
I would suggest you shop around all of your local suppliers as it is sometimes surprising what they have in stock.
A word of warning though, always check the date code on stocked tyres as I know of someone who bought a set which were 10 yrs old!!
Cheers Roy
Thanks Peter. Avon 0% grip rubbish £702.65 set. Michelin XWX £860 set and Vredesteins £480 a set... The car isn't worth that much. I am not being mean but these tyres are not that good and I can buy much better but not that good 185/65/15's for £22.80 each including vat. Fulda Y2000's look the best bet but they do go hard after a few years. Guess I'll just have to drive the car more and wear them out before they go off. Would really like some Yoko's or Toyo's. How things change, I am wanting Japanese tyres to fit on my Granny
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