Pantera # 5357 - Rocky's 1973 L model

This is not totally correct.
I think the Michelin TB5 are offered in a matching size and they are rated the right speed as they are W rated, means 270 km/h.
regards
Oliver

Darn it!



In regards to the email you sent stating:
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Dear Customer Care,

Please assist with finding a tire that matches my specification:

225/50-15 and 285/50-15 Michelin TB5

These are for a DeTomaso Pantera, '73 with the 10" wide rims in the back (Campagnalo Magnesium Rims)

Thanks,

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We appreciate your request for Michelin tires. Unfortunately, we do not manufacture either size tires for your vehicle. Your request will be forwarded to the appropriate Marketing Group for future consideration.

We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Michelin.

It is our goal to ensure that your issue has been resolved or your question answered to your satisfaction. If we can assist you further, please respond to this email or call us at 1-866-866-6605 (toll free) between 8:00AM and 8:00PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday or between 8:30AM and 4:30PM Eastern Time on Saturday.

Sincerely,

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Michelin TB5

FWIW, this website shows the TB5 in a 285/50-15 size. Might be worth contacting them to see if they still have a set on the shelves.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/...b5-tarmac-rally-tyre

And matching fronts are available in 225/50-15.

I think there is a typo on Demon-Tweeks's page and the available size is 285/40-15.

There is also 23/62-15 ( 270/45-15 ) that might be an option.

http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/michelin-tb5

That's what I said.
They may not have the excact size but they do also have a 295/40 r15 or a 270/45 r15 that may come close.
In any case better then a BF Goodrich 315/50 r15 fit on my car. Ok it makes people smile, but not because it looks good. ;-)

Michelin Classic Tyres

We had a car we restored in Scottsdale that had perfect looking Avon tires on 10 inch rims, look up 5298 in the registry to see how they look in the photos, they are,,,
Rear: 10 x 15 GTS wheels mounted to AVON CR6-zz 295/50R/15 (DOT approved tire) acquired from Roger Krause Racing in California, where I get all my Pantera tires.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

AZF1 - really sharp looking car!

Thanks -

Rocky

You guys and your 15" tires

You may not have heard about the terrible tragedy that "befell" me, when my fluorescent light fixture fell off my garage ceiling and whacked my car!

Some dumb-a$$ (me) only put the screws into the drywall - not the rafters. You can bet they are now anchored with 4" deck screws!

DAMMIT!

I guess I can say I was lucky because:

1) It did not fall right onto the center of my hood

and

2) Neither of the fluorescent bulbs broke!

Nevertheless....

OUCH!



Luckily, I know a great guy who has a body shop (and a Pantera) who could handle the job....

Rick P. - Duval Body and Paint - Green Valley, AZ

Anyway - those boys went after my car....









I just got some crappy cel phone pix, but it looks great....

More pictures to follow...







To Rick, Ricky and the boys at DB&P - THANKS!

Looks great! Now make sure those flourescent lights are secure so this doesn't happen again!

Man...my hearth skip a couple beats when I read the first few words. I had been thinking of you as I see the news about all the rain your way!
the new paint looks great

Chuck....you are very welcome. It was our pleasure.

Well...really sorry to hear. That sucks...but at least you've got a happy ending. She looks great.

This thread needed better pictures, after all the hard work on the car...







Slideshow

Slideshow - Post Body Work (Sept, 2014)

Looks nice! Was the right door previously repainted? It seems a few shades off from the rest.

No - not that I know of - I think (hope?) it's just a trick of the reflection off the bank behind the car... But now I have to look closer!

Rocky

Not too much new to report - I did replace my 100K mile Front Shock / Spring (a set of "Telecars") with a pair of "new to me" low mileage stock Aristons.

This allowed me to take a series of basic suspension measurements, and inspect the effort for my upcoming project - new shocks / springs (all four corners) and new wheels / tires (first priority).

I have a set of all the required suspension parts (rubber bushings, upper & lower ball joints and tie rod ends). Likely when I do this mod I will disassemble the suspension and get it all powdercoated (like the back).

Here's just a single picture.

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This thread needed better pictures, after all the hard work on the car...

Such a great looking car.

Your car looks like a car I came very close to buying on ebay i 2009. I backed out of it though since I was an overseas buyer and could inspect it properly.

Thank You, Push, for the compliment. I agree with you (amazingly enough).

Working on a set of 8" Campi rims to replace the 7" ones in the front.

Toasting in the oven is complete. Stripment of the old paint is complete. Primer is complete. Hope to paint this weekend.

Also working on the rear view mirrors, they will soon match body color.

Wheel Prep - Illustrated

Wheel Toasting, and a Matching Italian Dinner...




Wheel In Zinc Phosphate Primer is Shown Above

Grinding Out Center Ring:



Low VOC (California) Wheel Paint



Authentic Stuff....





On the spinner....





They came out GREAT! Thanks Wade (MarkIV/4280)!