Dunlop tyres

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#1 Dunlop tyres

Post by jamesmatheson » Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:39 pm

Hi there are Dunlop sport classic 165/80R15 any good for wire wheels if not what would be commended? :thankyouyellow: :thankyouyellow:
S1.5 2+2 RHD

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#2 Re: Dunlop tyres

Post by christopher storey » Mon Apr 04, 2022 2:43 pm

Far too narrow for an E type. The correct size is 185 R 15 which is an 80 ( or sometimes 82) per cent profile

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#3 Re: Dunlop tyres

Post by jamesmatheson » Tue Apr 05, 2022 5:47 am

Ok Thankyou. What make/spec would be recommended?
S1.5 2+2 RHD

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#4 Re: Dunlop tyres

Post by christopher storey » Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:00 am

It rather depends on budget. I have used Vredestein 185 HR 15 on my E types, but tell your insurers because this is a performance grade down from the 185 VR 15 which are the recommended spec. Blockley is another alternative, but more expensive recommendations are usually Pirelli or Michelin

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#5 Re: Dunlop tyres

Post by mgcjag » Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:37 am

Hi James....there is a huge amount of info on the forum re tyres......have a look here..should cover most options...there isnt much choice available but a Christopger said above 185r15 is the size to go with. ....what wire wheels fo you have.....tubeless?.....if not then you will need tubes and check compatability with tube and tyre...Steve viewtopic.php?f=3&t=13955&hilit=Tyres
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#6 Re: Dunlop tyres

Post by rswaffie » Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:06 am

I have Vreds, you can get the correct V rating now in their sprint classic range.


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