Latest on tires for RSR?

[cosley]

The 23/62 (270's) is a taller tire, approx 24 5/8" on a 9" rim compared to the 26/61 (295's) on 11's and and the 29/61 (335's) on 13"s which are approx. 23 3/4". The 215's still have the nice old school bulge on the 8's, it might look like a flat side on the 9's. Here is a shot of the 215 on an 8. Here is a link to the TB15 specs. http://www.gbsalpine.com/english/col.../michelin.html

[Harvey Weidman]

I have tried all of the sizes on 9&11s. The best looking combo that I have found is the 18/60 on the 9s and the 23/62 on the 11s. The 26/61 will also work but the tire buldge is different than the 23/62. I also recommend Longstone Tyres (UK). Their door to door price (yes, including shipping) is less than others and they frequently have them in stock first. (Also 15/60 & 18/60 on 8s & 9s.) My least favorite is 23/62 & 26/61 on 9 & 11s, but they are still way better than anything elso. IMHO
H

[rsr1975]

Harvey - I'm glad I ended up with your suggested combo for the TB5s on 9s and 11s for my "RSR". I love the look and performance. As far as all the comments about TB5s collecting up and launching everything they roll over...well I guess you can attest to that after following me through the twisties during the Targa CA. If I've never said it before, apologies for the broken headlight.

[Harvey Weidman]

Well worth the price of admission to your group..At least I got close enough a few times to get some war wounds I wondered why the rest of the guys were so willing to let me follow you...
H

[super9064]

FYI Coker is out of the TB15s, and so is Summit, (they waited 3 weeks to tell me).
I placed a order today with longstone tyres Uk. today. They told me that the TB15 has been changed to a full rain tire,Here is part of my correspondence with them

Dear Sir,
Thank you for your e mail,
You are correct in going 23/62x15 and 26/61x15 unfortunately the 23/62x15 are out of stock, however news you may not have heard is that Michelin have now turned the TB15 into a fully wet tyre due to the FIA demanding a wet tyre so for normal highway use or even extended track use the TB5F and TB5R are the answer i can offer you the 23/62x15 TB5F @ £319.00 and the 26/61x15 TB5R @ £321.00 shipping would be £40.00.
Let me know your thoughts

Wow!!! look what showed up today. Talk about fast service, I got these today. Three days from England, I was expecting to wait for weeks.

[Longballa]

Wow, that is fast. It's always fun getting new parts in the mail. Let us know how the rears fit.

[YTNUKLR]

So did you get the 23/62F and 26/61R combo or go for the 18/60F and 23/62R? Tb15, looks like? Can't wait to see them on your car

[super9064]

I went with the 23/62F and 26/61R, I did not realize 18/60F and 23/62R was a option, untill after I orderd them. I'll post some pics when I get them mounted.

[ChristianS]

Given the real life expertise here - what would you guys recommend for a '73 with RS flares and 7/8x15? Would 15/60F on the 7' and 18/60R on 8' work well?

Many thanks for your thoughts on this.

Cheers,
Christian

[super9064]

The recomended rim width for the 15/60-15 (170/65VR15) is 5-6 inches, but I think it would work. For the rear the 18/60 should be fine.

http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page...TB15_TB5_Tyres