New tire for classic cars like ours

[JFENG]

Dunlop is making a sports tire in classic sizes like 195/70-14.

I wonder if it'll make it to the USA:
http://news.goodyear.eu/latest-news...c-cars/s/2e886539-b55f-4a5d-8892-4c91f356b35c

 

[rsporsche]

at tyreleader.co.uk they are over 200 gbp each. i would rather get the pirelli cn-36 for 200 from longstone

at stuckey tyre in oz - they list both the pirelli cn-36 and the dunlop sport classic, but no prices

nothing in the usa so far

 

[Stevehose]

This is a good trend. Viva la 14" rim!

 

[2275xxx]

I bought a set for my E3 and did 3'000km with them.
Very happy so far.

The cost in Switzerland was 212 CHF per tire (~ 220 USD)

 

[Markos]

Perhaps it is the V rating that makes this newsworthy. I'm not terribly impressed with the tread pattern. It looks like a typical all season.

Steve, a gratuitous Pirelli shot is in order...

 

[Lotuss7]

I didn't realize the made the CN36 for a 14" rim!

Loved the tires. Ran them exclusively on my 2002 in the day!

And cheap compared to the XWXs which I still think, price aside, would be my choice for the E9.

 

[Stevehose]

Ok, this is my opening for another gratuitous photo!

I didn't realize the made the CN36 for a 14" rim!

Loved the tires. Ran them exclusively on my 2002 in the day!

And cheap compared to the XWXs which I still think, price aside, would be my choice for the E9.

 

[craterface]

Put the Pirelli CN36 on my 1970 Alfa for the look. (The e9 has 16 inch Contis). I don't like the CN36s as much as the square shoulder 10-year-old Michelins that I took off the Alfa. Steering is not nearly as sharp. So, although the Pirellis look great, caveat emptor.

 

[Strato102]

Ok, this is my opening for another gratuitous photo!

Beautiful! My guess is that you don't like Ferrari 355 wheels swapped on to a Daytona? To each their own, but I cannot figure out the predominate school of thought here.

 

[E911]

16's seem to be the majority around here... but 14's are making a move

 

[Markos]

Beautiful! My guess is that you don't like Ferrari 355 wheels swapped on to a Daytona? To each their own, but I cannot figure out the predominate school of thought here.

I understand what you are saying, but I don't understand what it is about this particular thread that prompted you to mke this observation.

 

[E911]

14's and XWX's... just looks and feels right on a coupe;

 

[Strato102]

I understand what you are saying, but I don't understand what it is about this particular thread that prompted you to mke this observation.

Nothing about this particular thread. I meant the popular choice amongst E9 guys is 16inch RS wheels. Everyone has their personal opinion and mine is with 14s and I speak up for them at every opportunity! A group 5 or IMSA CSL with center lock BBS E50s would be a heck of an exception to my stubborn opinion!

 

[rsporsche]

i'm a little different to both sides of this discussion. i like the 15" wheel on a coupe. there are 3 basic tire sizes that fit. the closest is 205/60-15 or 195/65-15 and 215/60-15 (which is equivalent in diameter to the 205/70-14 or 225/60-14. the tire with the biggest choice is the 195/65-15 ... tons of choices including some v speed ratings ... its just a narrower contact patch like the original 14"

the 14" reminds me of the look of the past 10-15 years of F1 ... this big tire in relation to the wheel itself. now F1 resembles the 16" wheel on a coupe ... a little more metal and less rubber.

the best 2 - 14" tires on a coupe - the XWX and the CN-36, period ... nothing else is even close. but the prices on both of these tires are horrific. you are talking 1200 to 1600 bucks for just the rubber.

 

[E911]

I agree on 15" as a perfect non stock solution... nice propositions. Not many good looking wheels though in that size IMO. I have some 15" alpina copies that I really like and weds are an option as well but then you're trading wheel money for tire money (XWX).

 

[Stevehose]

Interesting. I did a 1400 mile roda trip on mine, a few hundred in torrential rain, they felt just as good as the modern Michelins that precede them. Perhaps car/rim specific?

Put the Pirelli CN36 on my 1970 Alfa for the look. (The e9 has 16 inch Contis). I don't like the CN36s as much as the square shoulder 10-year-old Michelins that I took off the Alfa. Steering is not nearly as sharp. So, although the Pirellis look great, caveat emptor.

 

[rsporsche]

so Steve, i assume you are referring to the 15" wheels / tires that you brought to me on that trip. haven't yet driven with those tires yet ... just seen them on your coupe

 

[Markos]

I agree on 15" as a perfect non stock solution... nice propositions. Not many good looking wheels though in that size IMO. I have some 15" alpina copies that I really like and weds are an option as well but then you're trading wheel money for tire money (XWX).

A friend of mine is selling a set of 15" BBS Mahles for a very good price. I would say that they are the rarest of the sizes that fit.

 

[Stevehose]

Yes those rode great for years. 3 trips to Amelia Island.

so Steve, i assume you are referring to the 15" wheels / tires that you brought to me on that trip. haven't yet driven with those tires yet ... just seen them on your coupe

 

[JMinPDX]

http://www.lucasclassictires.com/185-70VR14-PIRELLI-CINTURATO-CN36-1857014Pir.htm

I'm wondering about these Cinturatos for my e9. I believe 185-70-14 is the factory size our cars. At $149 each they are half the price of the 205-70-14. (and just as beautiful as Steve's) They would look great on my stock 74 turbine alloys.
I'm currently running 195-70-14's. (Carl Nelson's springs, Billstein Touring up front and sports at the rear)