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 |
Racer |
Jun 2 2021, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE Should weight be a factor when selecting new tires? I note the weight for a 195/65 R15 across brands ranges from 19 lbs (Michelin), 20 (Pirelli, Dunlop) to 21 (Goodyear). Does 2 lbs per corner in unsprung weight make a noticeable difference in handling? How are you using the car? Tire construction will play a bigger role. If you can sense 2lbs/corner, well, you should have been a race driver. Sometimes more weight means a smoother ride. Sometimes more weight is just more weight. |
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