I just purchased a 1974 E-Type with the original ER 70/VR 15 Dunlop Sport tires. These tires no longer exist. What would be the current equivalent size that would fit the car without rubbing.

Submitted by SE09-51114J on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 16:50

For what it's worth, I am running Pirelli 205/70VR15's on my 1971 Series 3 V-12 2+2 Coupe and they look great. The spare fits nicely into the tire tub. It's tight, but does not rub anywhere in the tub, nor in the wheel wells.

Submitted by rcmaury@bellso… on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 16:40

The original post refers to a V12 which takes different tires from a 6 cylinder. E70-15 is right in between 205/70-15 and 215/70-15. The original reproduction Dunlop E70-15 tires are available new if you really want it correct.

Submitted by bfahnest@gmail.com on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 16:18

Edited on 2013-03-26 16:20:26

Stephen, I for one can feel your pain. With so many european cars coming originally with our size why won't someone produce them at a reasonable price.

To answer your question the best I can. my 69 came with 185 VR 15 which closely relates to a 185/75 R 15 Which is not available or a 175/80 R15 (close but not original that also is not available. 185hr15-vredestein-tires from XKS or the like are your only option that I know of that are readily available. I just noticed they increased their price by 16 bucks each so they are 199 plus shipping and tubes etc etc etc.

I Wish our association along with the Triumph and Austin Healy folks could get together and push a major manufacture to build some high speed tires at a reasonable cost.

Good luck Bruce