[DeTomaso] Yoko AVS? Re: Tire Sizes

[LS]

Interesting...I knew of the Pirelli run of 345s for the Countach and I have a full set of the Yokos...just wondering what to do when these are done? I guess I have a few years before I need to worry about it.

The TB15s look great but are pricey for sure. Any opinions on their performance?

The lower the better!!!

Thanks,
LS

 



"But the people who said that the 289 (Cobra) wasn't a good handling car didn't know what they were talking about. Compared to what?. That FIA Cobra handled like a dream -- and was fast too." -- Dan Gurney


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 From: "MikeLDrew at aol.com" <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
To: lashdeep at yahoo.com; julian_kift at hotmail.com; forestg at att.net; mycars at comcast.net; detomaso at realbig.com 
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: Yoko AVS? Re: [DeTomaso] Tire Sizes
 


In a message dated 2/19/12 15 34 54, lashdeep at yahoo.com writes:




>1) Where and when can you find the Yokohama AVS that was/is made in the proper GT5/GT5-S sizes?
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>>>Yokos in the proper 285/40 and 335/35 sizes are made every few years in tiny batches.   I don't know if they ever allocate any to the USA, although I do know they go to Europe, and maybe Canada.   Several Pantera guys in Europe have purchased stocks of them, including Kjell Janssen in the Swedish club.   He might have a few left.   I think Roland Jackel is able to get onto the Yokohama website and see what the existing stock is, and he can get them?


>>2) Is the Michelin TB15 335mm rear still available in the 15" size?
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>>>They use an alternate sizing description which works out to 295/40-15 and 335/35-15 and both are available from Coker Tire and Summit.



>I agree with all of the advantages of going to a 17" wheel, but the stock 15" GT5 wheel is one of the most beautiful things ever created IMO.
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>>>>I couldn't agree more.   Also, the car is substantially lower, which makes it look wider, and meaner!

Having said that, a Gr4 car with taller race tires (like Royden's) looks pretty tough too!

Mike