The decimal point has got to be in the wrong place? $60 is more like it. These will likely fail while mounting them up.
Pirelli P7's age rather rapidly. If you don't use them, you loose them. It doesn't matter how you stored them. Five years old is about the safe limit of use. The thicker the tread, the quicker the deterioration.
If you shoot them with Armorall, that makes the rubber dry out and crack faster.
They dry any split between the treads. I've had chunks of tread not only separate but come off and leave just the cords.
But yes, Pirelli should make some more new ones. BFG Comp T/A's are as good and they should make some more 15" also.
There is no one left in the world who drives on 15" rims? Wow. Time has for sure passed me by?
price adjusted down, I don't know what they are worth? the Countach crowd pays up pretty well for those 'standard' fronts, so I thought of them. They don't see too many this new.
Like I said, they are Pantera perfect for 8's and 10's and many are driving on updated bigger wheelsets and may want a 'SHOW' set of wheels/tires - extra, I know I would (don't currently own a Pantera)
Like I said, they are Pantera perfect for 8's and 10's and many are driving on updated bigger wheelsets and may want a 'SHOW' set of wheels/tires - extra, I know I would (don't currently own a Pantera)
Understood. You can always lower the price. Hard to raise it.
They are actually a little small for a Pantera. 305 rear, 235 front would be more desirable.
You are talking about upgrading a 71 Pantera with stock tires. 235 rear, 185 fronts.
Good luck with the auction.
They are actually a little small for a Pantera. 305 rear, 235 front would be more desirable.
You are talking about upgrading a 71 Pantera with stock tires. 235 rear, 185 fronts.
Good luck with the auction.
...while still on the subject of 15" tires, here are some of my others available right now, NOS, priced LOW, flame away!
they are an odd size, so might not work for anybody, but good tires that MIGHT work for somebody! here, have a look
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330807...id=p3984.m1423.l2649
I am also offering a set of Dunlop vintage racing tires (remakes), interesting exact tires were on the racing Pantera that sold for $160K on eBay the other day...I added this photo of the fronts and rears sandwiching a 305/50/15 euro ta so you can see I did my research...wanted tires that filled the wheel wells JUST RIGHT on the Mangusta...(insert Pantera here). I paid close to $3,000. new was gonna run my Mangusta on em, and ended up NOT shipping them with the car/wheels, so lemme know if these interest anybody as well, presently offered with NOS Mangusta wheels on eBay that don't seem to be sought after right now, so when auction expires, contact me about these or make an $offer if they go unsold
they are an odd size, so might not work for anybody, but good tires that MIGHT work for somebody! here, have a look
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330807...id=p3984.m1423.l2649
I am also offering a set of Dunlop vintage racing tires (remakes), interesting exact tires were on the racing Pantera that sold for $160K on eBay the other day...I added this photo of the fronts and rears sandwiching a 305/50/15 euro ta so you can see I did my research...wanted tires that filled the wheel wells JUST RIGHT on the Mangusta...(insert Pantera here). I paid close to $3,000. new was gonna run my Mangusta on em, and ended up NOT shipping them with the car/wheels, so lemme know if these interest anybody as well, presently offered with NOS Mangusta wheels on eBay that don't seem to be sought after right now, so when auction expires, contact me about these or make an $offer if they go unsold
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quote:The 60 series fronts are a bit tall, but if you go with the narrower ones the height shrinks as well. The 205's are only 24.7" tall.
FWIW, I used to have 205/50-15 tires on the front of my Pantera, then switched to the 225/50-15 Toyo Proxes 4 on the fronts. Diameters of the two tires was almost identical, with the 205 BFG's maybe filling the wheel well slightly more. Just a data point to consider.
I calmly re-read the comments about the P7 tires and I had another deep examination of them, and all I gotta say is they are pretty freakin amazing. Those comments about brittle collapsing material does not apply to this extremely nice set. They came right off the rims - I just had em removed. I have no doubt they would still perform, but as I've stated clearly everywhere, they are best for show for every reason. Just don't want people thinking they are garbage, again a pattern around here when I've offered up some truly quality nice stuff and people instantly gang trash it, and question validity of statements, like a fool is posting up junk?? Stop it 
I've got some nice stuff, and don't want enthusiasts to miss out if you are looking for example - for tires for 15" campy's - I didn't start this thread, just answered the call. Look at my garage photo, I've got lots of GREAT tires for 15" campy's...those are all 15" tires in that photo and they are all good stuff! FYI - the euro ta set 305/50 and 225/50 were smartly snatched up just two days ago and are on their way to Australia, perhaps the new owner will vouch for them in a few weeks when he sees what he just acquired, I don't know what else to say about this, but felt like I needed to kinda stand back up for these items. Next up a set of Campy 10's and 8's QUALITY rims...perhaps Mike Mayberry might vouch for the set of 10's I just answered the call on for a european client of his, again, just cleaning out my amazing stash of DeTomaso wheel/tire goodies, I've got the good shit man and I wanna liquidate all of it
I've got some nice stuff, and don't want enthusiasts to miss out if you are looking for example - for tires for 15" campy's - I didn't start this thread, just answered the call. Look at my garage photo, I've got lots of GREAT tires for 15" campy's...those are all 15" tires in that photo and they are all good stuff! FYI - the euro ta set 305/50 and 225/50 were smartly snatched up just two days ago and are on their way to Australia, perhaps the new owner will vouch for them in a few weeks when he sees what he just acquired, I don't know what else to say about this, but felt like I needed to kinda stand back up for these items. Next up a set of Campy 10's and 8's QUALITY rims...perhaps Mike Mayberry might vouch for the set of 10's I just answered the call on for a european client of his, again, just cleaning out my amazing stash of DeTomaso wheel/tire goodies, I've got the good shit man and I wanna liquidate all of it
It has nothing to do with you or your integrity. It has to do with saving someone else's life who thinks that tires this old are safe to risk their life on in a high speed event on a track.
It has always been buyer beware.
Unfortunately it has always been an issue with the clock running on anything made of rubber. Some items will last longer then others.
Tires are not like gold bars where you can buy them as an investment and store them forever.
High performance tires in general even new have rubber compounds designed for high heat conditions. Low heat conditions as a result are on or over the limit for low temps. 20 f is about the limit for them before you have issues.
Some of the cracks in the rubber are superficial due to the action of Armor all on the rubber.
Multiple mountings of tires works against them as well.
Even new tires can fail just going out the driveway.
This is just something people should be aware of and make their own decisions on.
I have no vested interests in negatively effecting your sales. Best of luck with that.
It has always been buyer beware.
Unfortunately it has always been an issue with the clock running on anything made of rubber. Some items will last longer then others.
Tires are not like gold bars where you can buy them as an investment and store them forever.
High performance tires in general even new have rubber compounds designed for high heat conditions. Low heat conditions as a result are on or over the limit for low temps. 20 f is about the limit for them before you have issues.
Some of the cracks in the rubber are superficial due to the action of Armor all on the rubber.
Multiple mountings of tires works against them as well.
Even new tires can fail just going out the driveway.
This is just something people should be aware of and make their own decisions on.
I have no vested interests in negatively effecting your sales. Best of luck with that.
quote:Originally posted by PanteraDoug:
It has nothing to do with you or your integrity. It has to do with saving someone else's life who thinks that tires this old are safe to risk their life on in a high speed event on a track.
It has always been buyer beware.
Unfortunately it has always been an issue with the clock running on anything made of rubber. Some items will last longer then others.
Tires are not like gold bars where you can buy them as an investment and store them forever.
High performance tires in general even new have rubber compounds designed for high heat conditions. Low heat conditions as a result are on or over the limit for low temps. 20 f is about the limit for them before you have issues.
Some of the cracks in the rubber are superficial due to the action of Armor all on the rubber.
Multiple mountings of tires works against them as well.
Even new tires can fail just going out the driveway.
This is just something people should be aware of and make their own decisions on.
I have no vested interests in negatively effecting your sales. Best of luck with that.
completely agree and respect your knowledge on the subject, I tried to be careful in EVERY public mention, whether discussion or in the ad that I recommend them for SHOW only...they work VERY well as show tires for someone wanting period correct or authenticity of era, thanks Doug for your reply
and it's NOT armour-all on them...they were wiped down with a damp rag and that is Lake Tahoe morning light making them POP in the photos, they are like new and look like that new
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quote:Originally posted by pantera74Bills6976:
Where can I find new tires for my car. a friend with a porche is also looking
First, 245-50 x 15" BFGs will fit on 8" Campys in front, with a little work. More clearancing may be necessary on the left front than the right front, depending on the Pantera, and if you've added extra caster, a little more clearance may be necessary around the wiper shield and rerouting of the brake lines.
Second, Pirelli P-7R's ARE still periodically available in 275-55 x 15 and 295-50 x 15", in W speed rating (168 mph) from PPC-Carson City. Note the 'R' stands for 'Rally' and they have current date codes- they are not ancient NOS! The problem is, Pirelli makes them at the same little prototype factory in western Turkey as F-1 racing tires. Guess which gets priority? A vendor orders 10 tires and gets 3; he reorders and gets 1...sometimes, none at all. The only way this works is to call Larry and get on his list, as such tires sell within hours of their arrival and are NEVER advertised. They are also not cheap. But arguably they are about the only game in town if you want the insurance of a real DOT speed rating in a wide 15" tire.
Second, Pirelli P-7R's ARE still periodically available in 275-55 x 15 and 295-50 x 15", in W speed rating (168 mph) from PPC-Carson City. Note the 'R' stands for 'Rally' and they have current date codes- they are not ancient NOS! The problem is, Pirelli makes them at the same little prototype factory in western Turkey as F-1 racing tires. Guess which gets priority? A vendor orders 10 tires and gets 3; he reorders and gets 1...sometimes, none at all. The only way this works is to call Larry and get on his list, as such tires sell within hours of their arrival and are NEVER advertised. They are also not cheap. But arguably they are about the only game in town if you want the insurance of a real DOT speed rating in a wide 15" tire.
Fronts are easier. There are lots of 225-50-15 v or better tires around.
I have Pirelli 225-50-15 P7's on the front but I am going to replace them with something larger. 235 will definitely fit. Some say a 245-50-15 will fit as well.
The largest problem is the lack of something better then an S (BFG) or a T (Mickey Thompson) for the rear.
The BFG has a wider tread at 12.2". The Mickey Thompson tread is a 9.7" tread according to the chart. That would give you the look of a Bonneville vintage 1964 over inflated tire, which I am sure was intended considering it is Mickey Thompson.
The 225-50-15 fronts look like go cart tires on this car and have the effect of lowering the front a little.
Too bad the P7s aren't available. I think they were the best of the 15" tires.
I have Pirelli 225-50-15 P7's on the front but I am going to replace them with something larger. 235 will definitely fit. Some say a 245-50-15 will fit as well.
The largest problem is the lack of something better then an S (BFG) or a T (Mickey Thompson) for the rear.
The BFG has a wider tread at 12.2". The Mickey Thompson tread is a 9.7" tread according to the chart. That would give you the look of a Bonneville vintage 1964 over inflated tire, which I am sure was intended considering it is Mickey Thompson.
The 225-50-15 fronts look like go cart tires on this car and have the effect of lowering the front a little.
Too bad the P7s aren't available. I think they were the best of the 15" tires.
Good luck on a manufacturer to step up. A number of individuals have approached a number of companies who manufacture tires, new and reproduction with none of them willing to step up to the plate.
Thanks, I didn't think you could get them any more.
Ok ,checked out tire rack only have low speed tire that don't match. On my car backs are 305/50/r15 107h 10" rims fronts are 225/50R15 90H
quote:what brand of are the tires you are running on your car? and JEGS has BF Goodrich 225 60 15 for the front but said thinks they mit rub on wheel wells
I used to have...
BFG Comp TA 205/60x15 on the front, and
BFG Euro TA 305/50x15 on the rear, but they wore out.
Now I have...
Toyo Proxes 4 225/50-15 on front, and
Toyo Proxes ST 295/50x15 on rear
I didn't say they come cheap, but:
If you want good tyres that can cope with high speeds and plenty of horsepower, and of a high quality, those are the way to go. Reasonable priced (imo - at least for us Europeans), seen the little demand and production nnumbers, unless you drive many thousands of miles each year with the cat.
Last year I still found a set of 225/50/15 Toyo front tyres for €300/$375.
If you want good tyres that can cope with high speeds and plenty of horsepower, and of a high quality, those are the way to go. Reasonable priced (imo - at least for us Europeans), seen the little demand and production nnumbers, unless you drive many thousands of miles each year with the cat.
Last year I still found a set of 225/50/15 Toyo front tyres for €300/$375.
If it means anything to anyone ... LT stands for "light truck". Tires with LT at the end of the tire code are truck tires. This means they have more plies of steel & nylon in the sidewall, making the sidewalls stiffer, to prevent wheel damage when used off-road, and for carrying higher payloads. The rubber compounds are different as well, promoting longer tread life and less chance of damage (chunking) when used off road.
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quote:Might go with a 60. Car is very low in front with the 50.
205/60-15 is almost the same size as a 225/50-15, except that the 205/60-15 has a slightly larger diameter so it fills the wheel well a bit better. My car looked great with 205/60/15's on the front and 305/50/15's on the rear.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos
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Make sure you don't buy old stock on these tires. Pirellis in particular don't age well, for high performance use.
I find NO 295-50-15's available with any rating other then the S that the BFG has. Fronts are fairly easy.
The Toyo's haven't been around in a couple of years as far as I can see.
I find NO 295-50-15's available with any rating other then the S that the BFG has. Fronts are fairly easy.
The Toyo's haven't been around in a couple of years as far as I can see.