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| jagalyn |
 Feb 5 2022, 11:48 AM
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True Patina  Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None 
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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  |
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| Van B |
Feb 8 2022, 02:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,621 Joined: 20-October 21 From: WR, GA Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None
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I did some maths, and in order to correct the speedometer/odometer to actual, I’m going to need a 185VR15. I misspoke on my earlier post. I have 195/65-15 currently and that gives me a 5mph error from GPS actual (indicating 5mph faster than actual).
Going to the OE 165VR15 would bring me to 3.5mph optimistic. The difference there is 25” (635mm) to 25.4” (645mm) in diameter. So, moving up to a 185VR15 puts me at 26.4” (670mm) or indicating 0.5mph slower than actual. Based on that, the Vred’s are the most cost effective and the Michelin XVS are the cool guy choice. |
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jagalyn Period Correct Tire Recommendations Feb 5 2022, 11:48 AM
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[quote name='jagalyn' post='2979804' date='Feb 5 ... Feb 6 2022, 03:30 AM wonkipop i run XAS on my 74 1,8
no complaints. progressiv... Feb 5 2022, 03:28 PM Van B @wonkipop , you and I have talked about this befor... Feb 5 2022, 04:55 PM wonkipop
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Feb 5 2022, 05:04 PM DBF I am also looking for period correct tires for the... Feb 5 2022, 05:30 PM wonkipop another thing to mention with XAS.
they run ... Feb 5 2022, 05:49 PM GeorgeRud 195/65-15 is another possibility that will provide... Feb 5 2022, 07:43 PM bkrantz
195/65-15 is another possibility that will provid... Feb 5 2022, 10:06 PM Cal https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-ca...orsc... Feb 5 2022, 07:59 PM windforfun
https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-ca...ors... Feb 5 2022, 08:16 PM emerygt350 225/50r16. Choose your brand and tell your friends... Feb 5 2022, 09:11 PM windforfun
225/50r16. Choose your brand and tell your friend... Feb 5 2022, 09:16 PM wonkipop
225/50r16. Choose your brand and tell your friend... Feb 5 2022, 09:32 PM Beach914 Ive been looking at the vredestein 185/70r15’s f... Feb 5 2022, 09:45 PM flipb Vredestein also makes tires with modern tread patt... Feb 8 2022, 10:38 AM wonkipop @jagalyn .
not sure how "correct" you w... Feb 8 2022, 01:01 PM wonkipop extra tit bit.
piech 8 from same time i took snaps... Feb 8 2022, 01:35 PM wonkipop this was with photos of other 2.
dr. f porsche... Feb 8 2022, 02:08 PM Jett
this was with photos of other 2.
dr. f porsche... Feb 8 2022, 03:06 PM wonkipop
this was with photos of other 2.
dr. f porsche... Feb 8 2022, 03:25 PM wonkipop i don't think you can go wrong with a vred at ... Feb 8 2022, 03:21 PM Van B
i don't think you can go wrong with a vred at... Feb 8 2022, 04:06 PM wonkipop
i don't think you can go wrong with a vred a... Feb 8 2022, 04:27 PM |
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