More Tire Discussion

[72targa]

Maybe a possibility?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hoo-46016

[71gold]

Peter
Really interesting tire….it does say not intended for highway use
But I did buy ser of Dunlop Sport Classics 185’s and decided to move over to my polished Cookie Cutters ( do love their look)
Now looking for another tire for my deep 6 Fuchs …I see that these Dunlop Sport classics also come in 205’s
Maybe 205 rear & 185 front ..
I like to have 2 sets of rims/tires depending on type of driving/event

[Chris Pomares]

Like HarryD I run 16's as there are still a lot of HR, VR, and WR choices. Here is a 16 set I had finished in 2010 to copy as close as possible 15's. To get that look just paint the flats. No paint up the pedals or up the rims.
Then a fun set of greens.
The 15 and 16 wheels have the same 36mm offset. 16 inch tires have a somewhat square shoulder. 15's a more rounder shoulder.

[Bullethead]

Those looks great Chris... especially like the Firestones. What model?

[Chris Pomares]

For the lettering I lay a piece of tracing paper on the sidewall lettering. Then I use an artist charcoal stick to highlight what's on the sidewall. I then send it to Tire Sticker and they scan what I sent. The letters are a perfect match to the sidewall.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridg...otenza-re-71rs
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/fires...ehawk-indy-500
https://www.tirestickers.com/

Most of the traditional Vintage Porsche folks like the Black on Anodized Fuchs.
At Denver's largest car show/concourse the ticket buyers and kids liked the green wheels 10 to 1.
We Vintage grey hairs are kind of stuck in our ways. I'm that way about bright painted engine fans.

[RSTarga]

On the 16's , is the anodizing on the spokes the same as on the rim? I always thought it was rougher as most came with painted spokes from the factory.

[71gold]

Guys
Looking at tires and noticed these on Coker ….
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 ….
195x50xR15 for $106 (lower sidewall may be interesting for more aggressive driving)
Understand these were nice performances tires from the 80’s
Anyone have experience or thoughts ?

[HarryD]

Guys
Looking at tires and noticed these on Coker ….
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 ….
195x50xR15 for $106 (lower sidewall may be interesting for more aggressive driving)
Understand these were nice performances tires from the 80’s
Anyone have experience or thoughts ?

A shorter sidewalk shortens the the drive ratios and if you can live with the inaccurate Speedo/odo and (what feel are) odd shift points it does makes for a more spirited drive.

[BOYER73S]

185/70/15 Michelin on my 73E with the new 15” Fuchs from Porsche love how they look and how they perform on the road.

[71gold]

Clyde
Those really are a great look ….think they are running close to $400 each
Anyone have discounted ?