Matt,
I believe that 215/70/15s are actually a touch too large in diameter for
stock. Rather, the 205/70/15's are very close (approx. 0.4% off - if memory
serves correctly). I have Pirelli Touring tires (z rated, but there are
other ratings available as well) and love them. Very stiff sidewall, and
confidence that the tires will stick to the road long after the front
suspension is ripped from the car in a hard turn. 8^).
Well, kidding about the tight turns, but I do enjoy the feel of the road
through the tire.
Eric
'76 TR6 (CF52678U +O)
From: James A. Tabor
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 1:44 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: tires??
Here is the size you will want if you wish to keep the
stock looking size. (which is what I wanted as well)
215/70-15
(I THINK this is the size I got.)
well, it is stated to be correct on the info pages listed below.
>From: "Matt M." <afterburn27@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: "Matt M." <afterburn27@yahoo.com>
>To: 6pack@autox.team.net
>Subject: tires??
>Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 11:38:49 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Hi, I am brand new to this mailing list, and to TR6's.
>I am a young one, 16 years old, and my dad and I
>recently bought a 1974 TR6 to mess around with. My dad
>previously owned a TR3 and he currently owns an Austin
>Healey 3000, so he knows some about British cars. I am
>going to be fitting new tires on my 6 very soon and
>would like advise on what tires are good performers,
>while still looking semi-original on the stock
>wheels/rims? I am not really a fan of the redlines, so
>those are out of the question. What tires do you all
>have on your 6's. Sorry to ask a question that has
>probably been asked a million times before, but I am
>not yet a member of the 6-pack club and I don't have
>access to the archives. Thanks a bunch!
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