I like the simple tread design and simple sidewall. Maybe it’s just because it’s the only tire I have ever seen on this car so I don’t know any better! Anyways the point is I have to order new tires. Thumbing through my service manual I found the receipt from these tires and let’s just say they are a ways past life expectancy!
I would love to just replace them with the same tire but they seem to be impossible to find and most have gone to the Michelin xvs or the vredstein it seems like in a 185vr15. Can anybody reassure me it isn’t going to look a whole lot different or that the performance of the tire will outweigh my doubts on the looks! I’m sure it’s the right choice I just need a nudge in the right direction!
Haha yeah I had to drive it about 2 blocks a little while back and was sweating bullets! And I was guessing 40 years old at that point! Either way that’s impressive they are even still on the rims. The vreds look good and those are the 185?
At least when they are back they should have fairly fresh manufacture dates. I suspect these low-demand tires are only produced occasionally so this is what we have to deal with.
I ended up ordering the hr rated Michelin due to a 5 month back order on the vr rated version. I drive like a granny these days so that will be just fine compared to what it’s replacing! Thanks again for the help from this fine group!
Yes, the 185VR15’s are correct for your car. Check out the Dunlop SP Sports and Pirelli Cinturato’s as well. They all look similar although the XVS’s seem to look slimmer than the Dunlop’s. Tyre pressure varies with each make. I use 38psi front and rear for the Dunlop Sports, 30/35psi for the XVS’s.
You’re right- I don’t think the E-type needs W rated (168 MPH sustained) tires Not many need the V rated (149 MPH sustained) either… OTOH I didn’t know Vred made W rated tires in 185-15.
Not many need the V rated (149 MPH sustained) either… OTOH I didn’t know Vred made W rated tires in 185-15.