I just bought a 69S it has worn out Dunlop SP's 215/60/15 all the way around.I tried to find the same tires at tire rack but they didn't have that same tire. What is recommended out there? Thanks in advance.
I just bought a 69S it has worn out Dunlop SP's 215/60/15 all the way around.I tried to find the same tires at tire rack but they didn't have that same tire. What is recommended out there? Thanks in advance.
What size rims? Oh well, either 6" or 7"? You might think of stepping down a bit in size. I'm running 195/65 yoko A008P on my '72. THey seem to fill the fenderwells in an eye pleasing manner, and sure stick better than my old (stock) Michelin XWX 185/75 did. Another thing you might do is play with the interactive tire size chart offered on the technical link on the home page here. Note how close this 195/65 size is in diameter to the stock 185/75. The chart is not only informative, it's fun!
I believe our original XWX's were 185/70, not /75. A minor point, but the /70 is truly close to
the 195/65. My '73 has been equipped with A008P tires as well, with fine results.
heirplane...you are absolutely correct. My apologies. The old XWX size is exactly as you posted.
Where is every-one getting there A008's from. Yokohama has stop producing these tires almost 4 years ago. I know a few people who are searching and would appreciate the info.
Thanks, Robert.
The 215/60/15 is close to the original OD. Is 215 to much?
215/60/15? How much have your fenders been flared? As to Yoko A008P (emphasis on the "P"...a tread pattern developed by Yoko for Porsche) I thought they were still available, but could be mistaken. Gosh, I hope they're still available.
no flares, original
Then, in my humble opinion, 215's will rub...badly. A friend was able to fit them on a '76, but only after fender modifications. 205's I've seen done many times, but even these are tight. Plus if your rims are 6", 205's about the max anyway. I know the desire to get the tread width as wide as possible...been there, done that. But really, I've been very happy with the 195/65 yoko A008P. And I sure hope they are still available. If not? Well...back to square one, I guess...do research.
I bought 4 yoko's AVS dB 195/65/15 per your recommendation. I don't think they the 008's anymore. The car has old tires on it now but they are dunlop Sp d4 at 215/60/15. I assume 69S wheels where 6's. According to the wheel chart 215/60/15 are the same diameter as original 185/70/15 a little wider they seem to work.
Thanks for your help