Tire preference, I'm going with 195/65 - 15 but...... |
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Tire preference, I'm going with 195/65 - 15 but...... |
mmichalik |
May 29 2021, 05:16 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 700 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi Guys,
I just got my wheel's back from Fuchs Restorations and I want to get everyone's opinions about which tire looks the best on the wheel. I have Pirelli P4 195/65 - 15's on the '74 and they look ok but what do you guys think look the best? Continentals? Perielli? Michelin? Dunlop? Something else? I want to stay with a modern tire and I'm flexible on the size so long as they fit within the stock fenders. I know the question about tires has been asked many times before but, I'm looking at it from a performance AND looks standpoint. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike |
930cabman |
May 29 2021, 05:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,128 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
How do the wheels look after restoration?
Our rust free project came with 195 15 tires. The front inner fender wells are scraped up from tire contact. They have decent tread but are some off brand. When I get her running I am thinking a 175/70. I have never been a fan of wide tires. If I recall the stock size is 165 15. |
mmichalik |
May 29 2021, 06:28 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 700 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
How do the wheels look after restoration? Our rust free project came with 195 15 tires. The front inner fender wells are scraped up from tire contact. They have decent tread but are some off brand. When I get her running I am thinking a 175/70. I have never been a fan of wide tires. If I recall the stock size is 165 15. @930cabman Here's a before and after picture of them. I have new center caps that are not all beat up. I like the stock look that they were restored to. @horizontally-opposed I like the Perelli P6000's as well but, you're right, very expensive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I will take a look at the Michelins as well. The Sumitomo's for 85.00 are almost worth just testing out. Attached thumbnail(s) |
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