Tyres for a 1974 CSa?
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What do you want to do with it?
I feel that the type and size of tyre is more important, ie aspects ratio.
Is it fitted with standard size 175 / 70. R 14. Is this the size you currently have?
It is possible on standard rims to to up a width and down to a 65 aspect ratio instead of 70, this gives the same rolling radius. This type of tyre should give a more modern, but perhaps harsher ride.
Other key factors are speed and weight rating.
Lastly, what do you want to do with the car? If it is drive it fast around corners then go modern, if you want to show it then go classical eg vredstein.
This is just my view, see what the others say. I have standard size Bridgestone on mine.
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I feel that the type and size of tyre is more important, ie aspects ratio.
Is it fitted with standard size 175 / 70. R 14. Is this the size you currently have?
It is possible on standard rims to to up a width and down to a 65 aspect ratio instead of 70, this gives the same rolling radius. This type of tyre should give a more modern, but perhaps harsher ride.
Other key factors are speed and weight rating.
Lastly, what do you want to do with the car? If it is drive it fast around corners then go modern, if you want to show it then go classical eg vredstein.
This is just my view, see what the others say. I have standard size Bridgestone on mine.
C
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The best lloking ones are the 215-60 14
bf goodrich radial ta check em out
cheap from sears
The best lloking ones are the 215-60 14
bf goodrich radial ta check em out
cheap from sears
And a great period look with large raised white letters.
:lol:
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Correction: the standard tire size is 195/70 R14. This gives an overall tire/wheel height of 24.75 in.
The Vredestein Sprint Classic is a V rated tire. Currently $269 each at Coker
http://www.cokertire.com/195-70vr14-vredestein-sprint-classic.html
The BFGoodrich Radial T/A in 215/60 R14 is S rated with an overall height of 24.16 in. Currently $127 at Tire Rack.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...TARWL2V2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
The Vredestein Sprint Classic is a V rated tire. Currently $269 each at Coker
http://www.cokertire.com/195-70vr14-vredestein-sprint-classic.html
The BFGoodrich Radial T/A in 215/60 R14 is S rated with an overall height of 24.16 in. Currently $127 at Tire Rack.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...TARWL2V2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
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Michelin XWX is the correct and ultimate answer ,IMO. They have come down in price and are closer to the Vredesteins. It is unlikely any of us will need to replace before timing out on age.
10 year investment? (OK may have a different metric) long term best and coolest solution.
10 year investment? (OK may have a different metric) long term best and coolest solution.
verds
yea but ugly sidewalls
yea but ugly sidewalls
how many threads on tyres?
A bit of use of the search function wont Hurt you, ;-) there is lot of knowledge previously written
I have been using vredesteins 195/70 r14, full satisfaction, for years, just put a new set recently
xwx look awesome,but too pricey even for a ten year investment ;-)
Size 195/70 on R 14 is fine, 200 will look a bit balloonish, more than that in R14 is ridiculous
A bit of use of the search function wont Hurt you, ;-) there is lot of knowledge previously written
I have been using vredesteins 195/70 r14, full satisfaction, for years, just put a new set recently
xwx look awesome,but too pricey even for a ten year investment ;-)
Size 195/70 on R 14 is fine, 200 will look a bit balloonish, more than that in R14 is ridiculous
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John S
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Oldies but goodies
If you have 7x14 CSL type wheels, then 225/60 14 works well. My coupe is still sporting Yokohama A509's in 225/60 14 on 7x14 wheels. That tells you how old my tires are. Try finding a 225/60-14 tire these days, esspecially something from Yokohama... Ain't going to happen
If you have 7x14 CSL type wheels, then 225/60 14 works well. My coupe is still sporting Yokohama A509's in 225/60 14 on 7x14 wheels. That tells you how old my tires are. Try finding a 225/60-14 tire these days, esspecially something from Yokohama... Ain't going to happen
do these look too balloon?
225 x 14 x 7
225 x 14 x 7
opinion please
Chris. what's your take on the BF Goodrich turned white lettering inside? (for a weekly driver)
Thanks-
Chris. what's your take on the BF Goodrich turned white lettering inside? (for a weekly driver)
Thanks-
If I turned them inside I would still put some black paint on them. No experience with driving on them.