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    Baby got new shoes today

    And I like them. Feels much lighter on feet. Easier to turn. Looks good too.

    http://www.michelinclassic.com/en/Cl...Tyre-range/XWX
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    How much were they?
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    I have these ready to fit. They look great. Good to hear they run well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RSTarga View Post
    How much were they?
    Little under $400 each with free shipping and no tax.
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    What size tires did you get and are you using 6 or 7 inch wheels?

    can you post some pics for us?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dezzmo View Post
    What size tires did you get and are you using 6 or 7 inch wheels?

    can you post some pics for us?
    Porsche std 185/70 15 on 6 inch fuchs. Car is at shop for some nagging electrical issue so no pix right now. Soon I hope. Asking for trouble when you put different era engine in older car. But when it runs....great cruising car with torque. I see you have same car more or less. I also had a Ducati 900 SS but had to sell--wife issues. Just found some pix of it in a box. Beautiful bike.
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    I'm trying to decide on which vintage style tires I want to buy for my car and I'll be using 7 inch wheels so I'd like to see what will fit for the rears without looking out of place.

    Asking for trouble with a different era engine? Have faith my friend, you and I did well in our choice of powerplants

    And it's unfortunate that you had to unload your bike but it's understandable. At least you still have your Alfa
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    Actually just sold that Alfa on my own to fund full resto on my 70 S coupe. Need to update my sig. On lookout for early 70s Alfa Spider as they still are cheap (see example below). With 7s you might look at the next larger size--195/70 15. These are pretty narrow tires.

    http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/alfa...0-8-900-a.html
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    you'ld need to go to 195/65 to keep similar sidewall. Or for 215/60 on 7 rears.
    David

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    I have 7's all round on my 69. I'd like a more vintage looking tire, but needed to know about the 185/70. Thanks for the guidance David.
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