Wheel/Tire Question

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I know this topic has been covered before, but wanted to get your thoughts on tire selection. It seems some of the posts on this subject are a bit dated and certain tire sizes for our coupes have become even more scarce. I recently purchased some 6 x 14 20-spoke alpina style wheels from a late 70's model BMW. Below are some options of what I think would work. Curious thoughts on the best choice.

- 225/60/14
BF Goodrich Radial T/A - Problem is these have an "S" Speed Rating. Don't plan on racing my car, but I am guess this is not a good match.

- 215/60/14
BF Goodrich Radial T/A - Problem is these have an "S" Speed Rating. Same issue as above

- 215/70/14
BF Goodrich Radial T/A - Problem is these have an "S" Speed Rating.

- 215/70/14
Kumo Solus K21 - These have a "T" Speed Rating.

- 215/70/14
Sumitomo HTR T4 - These have a "T" Speed Rating.

- 205/60/14
Yokohama AVS EH100 - These have "H" Speed rating (GREAT)

- 205/70/14
Sumitomo HTR 200. These have "H" Speed rating (Great)

Other options? By the way, I am in California and we would be talking dry weather driving only.
 
Great timely question!

Not to hijack but to be additive...I would like to have the information to include any comments/observations about tire noise from those tires currently available.

Thanks
 
I run Michelin 215/65R14's. They have less speedometer error than the others (except the 225's but I was concerned with possible fender rubbing) but still look nice and aggressive. They are a non-US tire from what I can gather.
 
Wheel/Tires

This would be probably my preference but I don't think that size can be found. At least I couldn't find it. Do you know of a source? Thanks.
Stevehose said:
I run Michelin 215/65R14's. They have less speedometer error than the others (except the 225's but I was concerned with possible fender rubbing) but still look nice and aggressive. They are a non-US tire from what I can gather.
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I would read the Customer Reviews on each tire at the Tirerack and Discount Tire sites. Be sure the BGF T/A isn't some raised white outline letter tire, better suited for a 70's vintage Trans Am with the big bird on the hood. For 95% of us an S, T or H really makes no difference as long as load rating is adequate. I want a tire that is reliably round and quiet with decent mileage. Good luck.
 
Tire Size

I had 205/60-14 Yoko's. but didn't like the error in the speedo. Now I've got 225/60-14 Michelens. They look big on the 6x14 BBSs, and it took some fender rolling to relieve the slight rubbing on the fender.

Given the low mileage I put on the car each year, I won't have to make this decision for a while.
 
Go with the 205/70/14 Sumitomo HTR 200.

I have about 3,000 miles on the 205/70/14 Sumitomo HTR 200. and am quite pleased with them. They handle well, that is they stick to a level that I am willing to push my coupe on public roads without a lot of squeal, are quiet and smooth and don't rub anywhere. There is no more speedo error than the OEM Michelins in the original size. HTH.
 
I'll 2nd the 205 HTR 200 Sumitomos.

Have been very pleased with them. Have logged lotsa miles and some speeds that wont be discussed here. They were recommended by my brother after running them on his '86 911SC.

I'll do them again.

Just my 2 cents, HTH
-shanon
 
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