15" tyres

[demus]

Hello,

was speaking to one of the guys at dax the other day, and he mentioned that 15 inch tyres were getting hard to get hold of. Just wondered if anyones had any trouble and what they found. The ones i`m using at the mo are BF goodrich comp T/A`s and they suit the car well and look good.

Cheers.:thumb:

Demus, red DAX 427

[BenBaron]

apparently so, but Im of the opinion that 15'' look better and meatier...I think cooper cobras are available for our size but not a brilliant speed rating, for me thats not too much of a problem as Im after the raised white lettering for the look, but if somebody else has any sources for 15'' with RWL that would be good to know...

[MetaJacko]

I've just put on some Goodyear Eagle GT +4s that are OWL. They are also H rated so that should just be good enough for normal street use

[simon finlay]

Check out my previous post re 15 inch tyres, there are at least two very good choices of V rated and above tyres(Avon and Michelin) but you wont find them at the normal dealers, check or search for the posts, all the info you need is there and you can stay legal as well, Simon

[simon finlay]

Here you go this is one of my old threads, also check out Avons from BMTR in Birmingham.

Check these out from a previous thread of mine and also Avon tyres from BMTR in Birmingham, they do a CRZZ tyre that a lot of original Cobra owners use. I am looking at a set of the new Michelins as soon as I have worn out my present set, which won't take long, good luck, Simon
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Right, at last good news, check out these new re-issued tyres from Michelin and available V rated NOW.Including some megga big, wide rears, yummy. Simon

Michelin TB15
Michelin TB15 Road/Race Tyres

Michelin's legendary TB15 intermediate tarmac rally tyre has been reintroduced. Offering astounding levels of grip whilst also now being road legal! The original range included the SB (slick for dry roads), TB (intermediate for dry and damp roads) and PB (rain for wet roads).
The 2004 TB15 features the same design as the original and an equivalent tread compound providing even better grip.
To make this tyre road legal Michelin have added a tread depth indicator, ETRTO size marking, DOT and EU numbers.
Original Applications of Michelin TB15
As this tyre is now road legal and V (150mph) rated it will be appropriate for all manner of high performance classic cars, kit cars, replicas and track day specials.

Tyre Size Car
16/53-13 195/50VR13 5.0"-6.5" Rim Renault 8 Gordini Gr2, Alpine A110 Gr3, Renault 5 Alpine Gr2, Opel Kadett GTE Gr1, Ford Escort RS Gr1, BMW 2002 Gr1, Golf GTI Gr1, Peugeot 104 ZS Gr2, Simca R2 Gr2.
20/53-13 225/45VR13 7.0"-8.5" Rim Alpine A110 Gr4-rear, Opel Kadett GTE Gr2, Ford Escort RS Gr2, BMW 2002 Gr2, Golf GTI Gr2, Sunbeam Lotus Gr2.
15/60-15 185/60VR15 5.0"-6.5" Rim Porsche 911 Gr3.
18/60-15 215/55VR15 6.0"-7.5" Rim Front:Porsche 911 Gr4/GrB, Ferrari 308 Gr4, Lancia Stratos Gr4, Alpine A310 Gr4/5, Renault 5 Turbo GrB, Opel Ascona 400 Gr4, Opel Manta 400 GrB, Fiat 131 Abarth Gr4, Toyota Celica GrB.
23/62-15 270/45VR15 8.5"-10" Rim Front & Rear:Audi Quattro GrB, Toyota Supra GrA. Rear:Opel Ascona 400 Gr4, Opel Manta 400 GrB, Fiat 131 Abarth Gr4, Toyota Celica GrB.
26/61-15 295/40VR15 10"-11.5" Rim Rea orsche 911 Gr4/GrB, Lancia Stratos Gr4, Alpine A310 Gr4/5, Opel Ascona 400 Gr4, Opel Manta 400 GrB, Fiat 131 Abarth Gr4, Renault 5 Turbo GrB.
29/61-15 335/35VR15 11"-13"Rim Rea orsche 911 RSR, Lancia Stratos, Ferrari 308 GTB Gr4, Ferrari BB512.

Longstone Tyres
Veteran, Vintage, & Classic Tyres
tel +44 (0)1302 711123
fax +44 (0)1302 710113
email info@longstonetyres.co.uk

Simon

[Clarkson]

Simon,

Don't see any cobra sizes there.

David

[Clarkson]

Originally Posted by demus

Hello,

was speaking to one of the guys at dax the other day, and he mentioned that 15 inch tyres were getting hard to get hold of. Just wondered if anyones had any trouble and what they found. The ones i`m using at the mo are BF goodrich comp T/A`s and they suit the car well and look good.

Cheers.:thumb:

Demus, red DAX 427

Hi,

You can still buy pirelli's with w speed ratings in 215/60/15 and 235/60/15

David. :thumb:

[Clarkson]

Originally Posted by MetaJacko

I've just put on some Goodyear Eagle GT +4s that are OWL. They are also H rated so that should just be good enough for normal street use

Where did you buy your goodyear's from and what sizes are you using? Any pics?

David.

[the rock doc]

Check out the thread entitled:

TYRES, yet again. :thumb:

Under

General Tech Tips and Questions

http://www.cobraclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9062&highlight=pirelli+tyres



Cheers.


The Rock Doc

[demus]

cheers guys, nice one!!