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#1 205/70VR15 Pirelli
Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2015 5:15 pm
by dougal
#2
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:48 am
by christopher storey
And the results on a 6 cylinder E type will, as ever, be horrible !
#3 e-typres
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:19 pm
by dougal
I agree. 6 Cylinder e-types are better with 185VR15 tyres. However i am aware that lots of people want a wider tyre, and are prepared to put up with the effected handling.
Also there are lots of cars with (for the sake of ease; lets call it) upgraded steering. under these circumstances then a fatter tyre is fine.
If you are going to fit a wider tyre fitting a proper period tyre like this or the XWX will diminish the effects that fitting an oversized tyre will give.
If you requested radial tyres on a S1 E-Type, Jaguar fitted
http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/18 ... urato.html because Dunlop at the time didn't make a radial tyre that was up till the capabilities of a S1 E-Type. I don't think their Aquajet came out until the Series 2 in 68 when Jaguar started to fit the Dunlop because of it's price compared to the Cinturato.
#4
Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:23 am
by dougal
What tyres are you currently fitting on a series 3 e type?
#5
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:05 am
by Sjmmarsh
205/70VR15s were factory fitted. Dunlop aquamaster(?) I think.
Steve
#6
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 7:55 am
by dougal
Hi
Yes the Dunlop Aquajet is the Original equuipment on the series 3 cars
https://www.borrani.com/en/dunlop-tyres ... sport.html
However i would suggest my tyres of choice would be the Pirelli Cinturato
http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/20 ... urato.html or the Michelin XWX
https://www.borrani.com/en/205-70vr15-michelin-xwx.html
#7
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:46 pm
by 71 V12
Hi Dougal
I would be interested to understand the reason for your preferences?
Regards
Kevin
#8
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:12 pm
by dougal
I believe Michelin and Pirelli are 2 of the worlds best tyre manufacturers, and the Cinturato and the XWX are actually made by Pirelli and Michelin.
#9
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:30 pm
by osgii
I had Pirelli Scorpions on my range rover: NEVER AGAIN!
Douglas, did you make any test comparing different tyres fitting e-types, and judged on specific criteria (brake on dry road, wet road, handling, etc) to be so convinced of Pirelli and Michelin's quality? Why would you recommend them (except because they are the best tire manufacturers in the world)?
#10 ?.
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:16 pm
by exkay120
Avon Turbospeed on both my series one cars, been on for years, Brilliant !!
#11
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:57 pm
by Heuer
I have had Yokohama's, Pirelli P6000 and Michelin XVS on my OTS and the XVS reign supreme under all condition's. Downside is they are so sticky they can wear quickly but that depends on how you drive. I have Dunlop SP on my FHC and although they visually appear to have a wider tread they do not instill the confidence of the Michelin's on a spirited run.
