I’ve had Vreds for six years and seen no problems and certainly nothing like this highlighted at an MOT
Geoff
Which 185 tyre: Dunlop or Pirelli or Michelin ?
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#41 Re: Which 185 tyre: Dunlop or Pirelli or Michelin ?
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S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
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#42 Re: Which 185 tyre: Dunlop or Pirelli or Michelin ?
Ditto. Done 2k miles on mine and no issues. Those threads on pistonheads were from a fair few years ago and they have release the new ‘v’ rated tyres since then.
Richard
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)

Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
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#43 Re: Which 185 tyre: Dunlop or Pirelli or Michelin ?
I am imminently changing my old 205 Bridgestones for 185's and will be paying Dougal a visit later this month. After much thought and budget consideration of all 185 options mentioned I have decided to go for the Pirrelli for their better performance and as these are what Jaguar Classic fit to the E type S1 heritage restorations, that is good enough for me.
Andy
1967 Series 1 4.2 OTS
Leicester, UK
1967 Series 1 4.2 OTS
Leicester, UK
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#44 Re: Which 185 tyre: Dunlop or Pirelli or Michelin ?
I use Blockley tires, they are v rated ( bought at Techno classica essen )
blockleytyre.com/make/jaguar/jaguar-e-type-s1-and-s2
blockleytyre.com/make/jaguar/jaguar-e-type-s1-and-s2
Marcel
OTS serie I '66
OTS serie I '66
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#45 Re: Which 185 tyre: Dunlop or Pirelli or Michelin ?
I had the Vredesteins for 10 years (about 15,000 miles) and was happy with them. Recently replaced them with a new set due to age. The new tires are V rated.
David
1966 FHC
1966 FHC
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#46 Re: Which 185 tyre: Dunlop or Pirelli or Michelin ?
I would think an independent tire test would be interesting. Though there isn't one that i know of for an e-type thers is one that covers the bases
https://www.cinturato.net/images/test-c ... s-0716.pdf
https://www.cinturato.net/images/test-c ... s-0716.pdf
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