I am going to try a set of P7 Corsas at some point and will report the results.
I may also do the same with the Michelin MXW also.
I wish Yokohama would reproduce the 285.
In the meantime, the Michelin TBs and the Avon slicks (with grooves cut) are the instant, "turn-key" options that will produce high performance on the street.
I am hoping for more than just those two options.
LSJ
quote:Originally posted by lashss:
I am going to try a set of P7 Corsas at some point and will report the results.
I may also do the same with the Michelin MXW also.
I wish Yokohama would reproduce the 285.
In the meantime, the Michelin TBs and the Avon slicks (with grooves cut) are the instant, "turn-key" options that will produce high performance on the street.
I am hoping for more than just those two options.
LSJ
I had emailed Yokohama about their AVS tires awhile back. I had asked them how many buyers would they need to consider producing them again. The courtesy reply thanked me for the interest in their products and that was it. Never heard back with regards to the same question from Pirelli.
I tried Avon "slicks" with the historic groove pattern. Never again. No way would I run on the street not to mention illegal in CA. They felt like paper and would puncture at the smallest nail or screw on the road.
My car is to low, my headlights are not legal, no windshield wipers, my engine is not legal, the front window screen is not legal, and I could go on, but, when I get pulled over by the police, which is rare, they have never checked my tires for legal papers??? They always want to know how fast is it? Can we see the engine? How much is it worth? Now I don't argue, I produce my registration and drivers license and I smile.
Cop's are car guys to, don't get overly paranoid.
Cop's are car guys to, don't get overly paranoid.
Just wondering... Has anyone ever approached Pirelli or Coker to see if they would be willing to produce a run of 285's and 345's?
I'm assuming that Coker is in the business of buying molds from tires that are no longer being produced and then producing small runs of them.
I'm assuming that Coker is in the business of buying molds from tires that are no longer being produced and then producing small runs of them.
quote:Originally posted by Dr.Oldsmobile:
Just wondering... Has anyone ever approached Pirelli or Coker to see if they would be willing to produce a run of 285's and 345's?
I'm assuming that Coker is in the business of buying molds from tires that are no longer being produced and then producing small runs of them.
Yes. Emailed Yokohama with a courtesy reply from them, thanking me for the interest in their company.
I did speak with someone from Pirelli asking the same question that I had asked Yokohama. The rep said that he would discuss it with his boss. I never heard back from them.
I was hoping that one of the companies might produce those sizes if they had enough interest in them.
I doubt that any of the 'Big' tire companies would make them again, which is why Im thinking /hoping that Coker might jump in and save the day!
DOT R compound tires and slicks can be just fine on the street. It does depend on the actual tire being considered.
LSJ
LSJ
quote:Originally posted by Dr.Oldsmobile:
Just wondering... Has anyone ever approached Pirelli or Coker to see if they would be willing to produce a run of 285's and 345's?
I'm assuming that Coker is in the business of buying molds from tires that are no longer being produced and then producing small runs of them.
The Pirelli 345's are readily available and produced in batches to satisfy the Lamborghini Countach demand. Tire rack have them in stock for $590 ea. Unfortunately you just missed the deal of the century as they were selling off 2012 dated tires for $128 ea. over the past couple weeks.
It's the 285's that are impossible to find.
Panterapatt, can you comment on your Michelin MXW experiences?
How do they match up with the P Zero on the rear?
How do they match up with the P Zero on the rear?
The trikes scene uses also 345x15
225mm tires on 15x10 wheels?
http://www.speedhunters.com/20...-pantera-daikoku-pa/
I've seen some interesting ideas before...
LSJ
http://www.speedhunters.com/20...-pantera-daikoku-pa/
I've seen some interesting ideas before...
LSJ
Surprisingly they don't look that out of place on that car!
Technically too narrow but DANG!
Maybe for rated PG-13 street cruising?
Maybe for rated PG-13 street cruising?
Hankook do a 168mph rated 245/40-15 which is closer for a 10" wide rim.
Do you have more info about the Hankook tires or know where they can be purchased?
Hankook R-S4 I assume? A definite alternative although the sidewall is tall for a widebody front application. They may work on a narrow body car.
The technology and speed rating will offer some real performance too.
Good one!
LSJ
The technology and speed rating will offer some real performance too.
Good one!
LSJ
Ordered 15" Michelin TB5Rs (265s and 335s) for our wheels from Longstone Tyres in the UK.
They showed up in 4 days!
They were not cheap, but were an instant solution. Also, the tire is modern and grippy.
The "problem" era for finding 15" tires is over.
LSJ
They showed up in 4 days!
They were not cheap, but were an instant solution. Also, the tire is modern and grippy.
The "problem" era for finding 15" tires is over.
LSJ
let's see some pics of those if you get a chance.
