[DeTomaso] More tire talk about GT-5 Front tires

[Arjun Ghosh-Dastidar]

I run the TB5Rs in 285/40-15 on the fronts and it is the hard compound vs.
the TB15 which is a much softer intermediate "rain" tire (hence the extra
grooving). The TB5s are essentially lightly cut slicks that are great in
the dry and damp conditions but suck if they have to clear water away.

If you are seriously considering TB15s, another option is getting the Avon
AV3101S in 10.5/23-15 (A11 compound) from Roger Krause and then have him
hand cut the slicks for you.

Picture from last weekend attached to give you a sense of stance.

On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 11:34 AM, Jerry Knotts <knottsj at galstar.com> wrote:

> Appreciate all the comments and direction for my new tire needs.
>
> Been in contact with Tom Homan at Longstone Classic Tires in England.  Was
> quizing him about the difference between the width of the TB5 285/40-15 and
> the TB15 295/40-15.   The full tread tire comes closer to matching the
> current Yoko's and I would prefer it for street use.  I have been warned
> that the 295 may have clearance problems with the fender flairs needing to
> be trimmed about 1/4 inch.  After some discussion he has recommended the
> 275/45-15 as a fit to the rims and the fenders.
>
> The 275 is 15mm taller at 625 vs 610mm  but the section width is 268mm vs
> 288mm.  That equates to me to be .60 in taller and .80 in narrower.
>
> Anyone tried this size with success?   Significant difference in stance
> and look?
>
> They do carry the 345/35-15 in both TB5 and TB15 in case I have to get new
> rears also.
>
> The tires are a long ways away and still a significant cost.  Would like
> to be right the first time.
>
> Any comments or thoughts?
>
> Can't stand a blow out,
> jerry knotts
>
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   I run the TB5Rs in 285/40-15 on the fronts and it is the hard compound
   vs. the TB15 which is a much softer intermediate "rain" tire (hence the
   extra grooving). The TB5s are essentially lightly cut slicks that are
   great in the dry and damp conditions but suck if they have to clear
   water away.
   If you are seriously considering TB15s, another option is getting the
   Avon AV3101S in 10.5/23-15 (A11 compound) from Roger Krause and then
   have him hand cut the slicks for you.A
   Picture from last weekend attached to give you a sense of stance.

   On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 11:34 AM, Jerry Knotts <[1]knottsj at galstar.com>
   wrote:

     Appreciate all the comments and direction for my new tire needs.
     Been in contact with Tom Homan at Longstone Classic Tires in
     England.A  Was quizing him about the difference between the width of
     the TB5 285/40-15 and the TB15 295/40-15.A  A The full tread tire
     comes closer to matching the current Yoko's and I would prefer it
     for street use.A  I have been warned that the 295 may have clearance
     problems with the fender flairs needing to be trimmed about 1/4
     inch.A  After some discussion he has recommended the 275/45-15 as a
     fit to the rims and the fenders.
     The 275 is 15mm taller at 625 vs 610mmA  but the section width is
     268mm vs 288mm.A  That equates to me to be .60 in taller and .80 in
     narrower.
     Anyone tried this size with success?A  A Significant difference in
     stance and look?
     They do carry the 345/35-15 in both TB5 and TB15 in case I have to
     get new rears also.
     The tires are a long ways away and still a significant cost.A  Would
     like to be right the first time.
     Any comments or thoughts?
     Can't stand a blow out,
     jerry knotts
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