My Vredestein 185HR15s were just delivered by UPS. I decided to go with these
tires because they should not rub as much as my 195/60-15 Michelins did and
they are a full 2" taller which means my belly won't be rubbing the ground as
much.
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From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Mirek Sharp
<m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1:50:20 AM
To: editorgary at aol.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another question about tires
Gary, I now run Vredestein Sprints in the original size of 165x15 on my BT7.
However, for many years I used Pirelli Cinturato 185x15 tyres. This was
probably because this is what the former owner used (he was the first owner of
the car). I recall him telling me he bought them used from a friend and they
came off a MkII Jag. When I replaced them I bought the same size. I ran them
far too long, probably 20 years, before getting the Sprints. I like the way
the 185s filled the wheel wells and they ran and handled just fine. I recall
that the passenger side tyre just caught the inner wheel well on full left
lock, and when I heard it rubbing I would unwind the steering a tad. Bottom
line, I think it was mostly aesthetics for me.
Regards, Mirek
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard
Collins
Sent: November-14-17 6:54 PM
To: editorgary at aol.com
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Another question about tires
I am running Vredenstein 185 X 70x r15 on my BN7. Also using 72 spoke rims and
inner tubes.
When I needed tires 8 + years ago I did not find any satisfactory 165's readily
available. As a "barn find" in your neighborhood of Los Altos, the car had 25
year old 165 Pirelli Cinturados
With tubes. Tried to replicate but no luck. I don't recall what Coker was
offering back then but I seem to think nothing that would work.
Regards,
Richard Collins
BN7 #440
I'm currently researching an article on tires for the Austin-Healey magazine.
Would people who are not currently using the original size tires (5.90/15 and
165/15) please tell me what tire size you are using and on what wheel width,
and why you chose not to use the original size wheels and tires?
Thanks for the information.
G.
Gary Anderson
Los Altos, California
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