285/40x15 tyres

[nick-moss]

Does anyone know where I can buy 285/40x15 tyres for 11 x 15 Fuchs rims?

[iguana]

Ive got these tyres from a guy in the USA before but I can't find his phone number in afraid..Doh!
Other than giving some Lamborgini specialists & asking where they get Countach tyres from as im sure they have a similar size, I would give Vintage tyres in Beaulieu (Hants) a call. They seem to stock or be able to get hold of all discontinued tyres. Alternaltively stick 16 inch fuchs from a 930 (its 7's & 9's on the later 930s I think) on the car as its far easier & cheaper to get rubber for them.

[nick-moss]

iguana

Thanks, I will give them a try. I also have a set of 8 and 9 x 16s, and you are right that tyres for them are much, much easier get. Hoosier UK may have something for the 15s, but whether they are UK legal I don't know.

[NineMeister]

Speak to Ian at Jeffrey Performance Tyres in Warrington, Cheshire (01925 247560), I am sure that he will help. I have been using Jeffreys exclusively for over 20 years, they understand the performance market well and have never damaged a wheel of mine or a customers in that time.

[nick-moss]

Thanks ninemeister

I spoke to Jim Jeffreys this morning. He confirmed my fears: 285/40 x 15 and 315/35 x 15 are no longer made. Pirreli still do a P cero 345/35 x 15 (listed at £246). That is certainly far wider than I wantd and probably won't fit ounder a Turbo flare.

Thanks for help guys.