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| Silver Surfer |
 May 16 2013, 06:12 PM
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Not done yet.  Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 25-July 06 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 6,507 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Well, I've got a 39 year old car rolling on what I just found out are 30 year old (1983!) tires. Somewhat embarrassing and dangerous.
The good news is that given the condition of the tire tread, the maintenance documentation I have that only goes to 35,000 miles and the general astonishment of my mechanics in the condition of the engine, I think this car has a true 48,000 miles on it! Time to get new tires though and while I'd love to replace the steel wheels in the process, the budget won't allow it before summer. Suggestions on tire brands and size are greatly appreciated, because I have no idea what I'm looking for, but I want to fill those wheel wells with rubber (without modifications).  |
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| orthobiz |
May 17 2013, 04:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,772 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I just bought a set of "vintage" new tires from Coker, Michelin XZX, 165SR15's. Will put them on my steel wheels for the upcoming Porsche Parade, as those are the wheels that came with the car. Gotta admit, though, the skinny tires do not make my heart race any faster! But, that's the way the cars were delivered...
Paul (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm8.staticflickr.com-7438-1368785230.1.jpg) The trim rings look cool but I believe they were never spec'd for our cars. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm8.staticflickr.com-7438-1368785230.2.jpg) The wheel on the left is the wrong color silver, the right is the original spare. |
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Silver Surfer Vintage tires? May 16 2013, 06:12 PM
Vacca Rabite 205/60 will fit and give you nice bulgy sidewalls ... May 16 2013, 06:51 PM 914Sixer Vredstein Tires, OE German supplier. 185x70x15 ... May 16 2013, 08:04 PM McMark Keep the steel wheels with the beauty rings! ... May 16 2013, 09:22 PM
speed metal army
Keep the steel wheels with the beauty rings! ... May 16 2013, 10:55 PM
KELTY360
Keep the steel wheels with the beauty rings... May 17 2013, 07:18 AM Silver Surfer
[quote name='speed metal army' post='1865280' dat... May 17 2013, 08:48 AM Silver Surfer Hmm... I don't know how I responded to everybo... May 17 2013, 09:55 AM Silver Surfer
Keep the steel wheels with the beauty rings! ... May 17 2013, 12:34 AM |
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