Period Correct Tire Recommendations Options

[jagalyn]

I am looking for some period correct tires for my 74. Wondering if you have recommendations, experience or thoughts about which tire to buy.

There is an 'S' rated tire, a 'H' rated tire and a 'VR' rated tire. Because this car will be driven lightly and the fact that it is stored during winter months I wouldn't think the speed rating is really a factor.

Also, which tread do you like for a period correct car?

Any help would be appreciate.
Thanks,
Jeff

[emerygt350]

225/50r16. Choose your brand and tell your friends you would put the original pretzel tires on there but it just ain't safe.

[wonkipop]

225/50r16. Choose your brand and tell your friends you would put the original pretzel tires on there but it just ain't safe.

i ran 195 goodrich T/As for a time on mine.
worst tyre have ever had on a car.
hated them. the car lost all its feather light steering feel.
not to mention ride quality.

the re run tyres from michelin are definitely a softer compound than back in the day.
probably wear out in no time if it was a regular use daily driver.

you got to be careful full stop in a stock 914 these days.
the rest of the traffic can outbrake you. thats the biggest worry.
esp if its wet or a bit greasy out there.

but i don't have a horn machine chalon like you emery, making all the grannies go goey at the knees. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)