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

Forest Goodhart forestg at att.net
Thu Nov 19 12:34:27 EST 2015


If you decide to go with 295/40-15 tires you can get them from Summit Racing.
      From: Jerry Knotts <knottsj at galstar.com>
 To: De Tomaso List <detomaso at poca.com> 
 Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:34 AM
 Subject: [DeTomaso] More tire talk about GT-5 Front tires
   
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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   If you decide to go with 295/40-15 tires you can get them from Summit
   Racing.
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   From: Jerry Knotts <knottsj at galstar.com>
   To: De Tomaso List <detomaso at poca.com>
   Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:34 AM
   Subject: [DeTomaso] More tire talk about GT-5 Front tires
   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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