Need help in choosing the best tire for my 1969 E-Type. I will be showing the car and want to know what brand and model is the most used in the high point cars these days.

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 17:46

Don thanks for that info--consider it recorded! Good luck with your car.

Submitted by dlkorock@comcast.net on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 17:43

It appears that British Wire Wheels of Fresno is out of business and Sasco appears to only have racing size tires, so looks like Universal is the single source supplier.

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 15:59

Good to know--thought that might be the case--did you get an answer from British Wire Wheel or Sasco?

Submitted by dlkorock@comcast.net on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 15:09

George,
Looks like Universal will be the only supplier as they are the US dist for Vintage Tire Limited. The 717 phone number is the number for Universal. Thanks again for always getting back to me so promptly.
Don

Submitted by dlkorock@comcast.net on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 15:09

George,
Looks like Universal will be the only supplier as they are the US dist for Vintage Tire Limited. The 717 phone number is the number for Universal. Thanks again for always getting back to me so promptly.
Don

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 14:53

Don try Vintage Tire Limited--Dunlops dist. for yhe US 717 534 0715. British Wire wheel did have them but I am unsure of their status. Also you might try Sasco--they sell Racing Dunlops (vintage) but I think they carry this tire.

Submitted by dlkorock@comcast.net on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 14:34

George, your suggestions are well taken and I will be going with the Dunlop tires. I see that Universal supplies these tires but do you know of any other suppliers of this specific tire?

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 19:27

Don a bit more--go to chapter VI of the judging guidelines and read about tires-then you may go to appendix B asn see the correct size for your car. You will see there the Dunlops are correct-but not necessary.

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 19:22

Those are not the correct size for the car--you will (or should) rec. a deduction. Further all 5 tires need to match and the 205 will not fit into your spare tire well and allow the lid to close---if budget is in play get the Vreds. You will not rec a deduction and they will work well---just curious what rule did you read---are you planning on entering in driven class of championship?

Submitted by dlkorock@comcast.net on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 19:12

George, thanks for the input. I inquired about the tire issue with someone in JCNA because after reading the rules it seemed that the P205/70 x 15 were now acceptable without deduction. He confirmed this is true. I did see the Dunlops on line and they run almost 3 times as much as the P205/70 x 15. Still may do the Dunlops but... I have somewhat limited budget nearing the end of this project. Would like your input on the 205's and if you have heard any different on deductions etc.

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 10:14

DOn it seems like you are trying to get this right--so why not buy the original tires. The Dunlop 185 SPs are available from several vendors--they are correct --the speed rating has been changed due to regulations in the European Union but that is not deductable. There are other tires that will work such as Vredistiens (spelling) which will not cause a deduction if you purchase the 185x15. Please let me know if you have any further questions and let us see some pictures please!