[DeTomaso] Tire Question

Julian Kift julian_kift at hotmail.com
Wed Sep 23 12:51:33 EDT 2015 

The tire of choice for the GT40 guys with similar wheel widths is the Avon CR6ZZ's, available from Kroger Kraus Racing and possibly others in the US or Langstone Tyres in the UK (with free shipping!)
 
Julian (the other one, not employed at Tire Rack)
 
From: michaelsavga at gmail.com
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:27:18 -0400
To: Richard at richardgreenblum.com; detomaso at poca.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Tire Question

​Straight from the horses's mouth at Tire Rack.
 
​You are now chatting with 'Julian'
 
Julian: Hi, how can I help you today?
 
Michael: I'm looking for tires that are available for a sports car in the
following combination
 
Michael: 215-60-15 & 255 -60-15 / 275-55-15
 
Michael: speed rated if possible
 
Julian: Well we don't sell anything in a 275/55 size and only one in a
255/60 so the matching set would be here - click here
<http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?frontWidth=215%2F&frontRatio=60&frontDiameter=15&rearWidth=255%2F&rearRatio=60&rearDiameter=15&zip-code=20110>
 
Michael: is that it
 
Michael: pirelli, avon, michelin???
 
Julian: Yes sir
 
Julian: We only sell a single model in the 255/60 size
 
Michael: 295-50-15
 
Michael: 235-55-15
 
Julian: Same tire - click here
<http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=Radial%20T/A&partnum=95SR5RADTARWL2V2&tab=Survey>
 
Julian: Nothing in a 235/55
 
Michael: not a huge choice, what are 60 and 70's car people doing
 
Julian: Pretty much that BFG
 
Michael: Ok, Thanks
 
 
​Michael Shortt​
 
 
On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 11:47 AM, Richard Greenblum <
Richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
 
> My email was more about size offerings than brand quality.  No doubt Avons
> have the quality, but it’s the fact they cater to vintage Euro cars that
> makes them a good place to look for 15 inch tires.  I’m sure you’ll let us
> know what you find, we can all use the info.  Thanks.
>
>
> From: Michael Shortt <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
> Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 10:36 AM
> To: Richard Greenblum <richard at richardgreenblum.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Tire Question
>
> Thanks,
>
> Deciding on Brands next, trting to see what sizes will work with campys
> for a clean show set of shoes.
>
> I have Avons on my M/C, and my friend has them on his FIA CSX Cobra 289,
>  they hold up well.
>
> Michael
>
> On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 11:23 AM, Richard Greenblum <
> Richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
>
>> Michael,
>>
>> I’m just getting to my emails and haven’t seen any subsequent responses.
>> If no one has done so, I’d recommend looking at what Avon offers.  That’s
>> where I’m turning to after my current tires are gone (I’m running 8 and 10
>> Campys).
>>
>> Richard
>> Austin, TX
>>
>>
>> From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at poca.com> on behalf of Michael Shortt <
>> michaelsavga at gmail.com>
>> Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10:26 PM
>> To: deTomaso List <detomaso at poca.com>
>> Subject: [DeTomaso] Tire Question
>>
>>    I'm going to buy tires for my newly acquired set of campy single slots
>>    in 7" & 8". These will be primarily for serious shoes,and not for any
>>    kinds of spirited driving.
>>    There seem to be ZERO tires which are available in both stock sizes,
>>    185-70-15 Front and 215-70-15 Rear.
>>    Even Coker offers nothing.
>>    So the question is, what are others using?
>>    BF GOODRICH Radial TA'S
>>    are offered in 205-60-15, would these rub in the front?
>>    Rears are offered in 215-65/215-70
>>    225-60/225-70
>>    235-70/245-60
>>    255-60/255-70
>>    275-60/295-50
>>
>>    If the front is supposed to be 185-70 and you have to go +20 at 205/70,
>>    then does one maintain proportion by adding +20 to the stock spec of
>>    215-70 in the rear, thus 235-70.
>>    Or simply use the called for 215-70.
>>
>>    What say you all?
>>
>>    Michael Shortt
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   The tire of choice for the GT40 guys with similar wheel widths is the
   Avon CR6ZZ's, available from Kroger Kraus Racing and possibly others in
   the US or Langstone Tyres in the UK (with free shipping!)

   Julian (the other one, not employed at Tire Rack)

   From: michaelsavga at gmail.com
   Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:27:18 -0400
   To: Richard at richardgreenblum.com; detomaso at poca.com
   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Tire Question
aStraight from the horses's mouth at Tire Rack.

aYou are now chatting with 'Julian'

Julian: Hi, how can I help you today?

Michael: I'm looking for tires that are available for a sports car in the
following combination

Michael: 215-60-15 & 255 -60-15 / 275-55-15

Michael: speed rated if possible

Julian: Well we don't sell anything in a 275/55 size and only one in a
255/60 so the matching set would be here - click here
<[1]http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?frontWidth=215%2F&frontR
atio=60&frontDiameter=15&rearWidth=255%2F&rearRatio=60&rearDiameter=15&zip-code=
20110>

Michael: is that it

Michael: pirelli, avon, michelin???

Julian: Yes sir

Julian: We only sell a single model in the 255/60 size

Michael: 295-50-15

Michael: 235-55-15

Julian: Same tire - click here
<[2]http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=Radial
%20T/A&partnum=95SR5RADTARWL2V2&tab=Survey>

Julian: Nothing in a 235/55

Michael: not a huge choice, what are 60 and 70's car people doing

Julian: Pretty much that BFG

Michael: Ok, Thanks


aMichael Shortta


On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 11:47 AM, Richard Greenblum <
Richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:

> My email was more about size offerings than brand quality.  No doubt Avons
> have the quality, but itas the fact they cater to vintage Euro cars that
> makes them a good place to look for 15 inch tires.  Iam sure youall let us
> know what you find, we can all use the info.  Thanks.
>
>
> From: Michael Shortt <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
> Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 10:36 AM
> To: Richard Greenblum <richard at richardgreenblum.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Tire Question
>
> Thanks,
>
> Deciding on Brands next, trting to see what sizes will work with campys
> for a clean show set of shoes.
>
> I have Avons on my M/C, and my friend has them on his FIA CSX Cobra 289,
>  they hold up well.
>
> Michael
>
> On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 11:23 AM, Richard Greenblum <
> Richard at richardgreenblum.com> wrote:
>
>> Michael,
>>
>> Iam just getting to my emails and havenat seen any subsequent responses.
>> If no one has done so, Iad recommend looking at what Avon offers.  Thatas
>> where Iam turning to after my current tires are gone (Iam running 8 and 10
>> Campys).
>>
>> Richard
>> Austin, TX
>>
>>
>> From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at poca.com> on behalf of Michael Shortt <
>> michaelsavga at gmail.com>
>> Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10:26 PM
>> To: deTomaso List <detomaso at poca.com>
>> Subject: [DeTomaso] Tire Question
>>
>>    I'm going to buy tires for my newly acquired set of campy single slots
>>    in 7" & 8". These will be primarily for serious shoes,and not for any
>>    kinds of spirited driving.
>>    There seem to be ZERO tires which are available in both stock sizes,
>>    185-70-15 Front and 215-70-15 Rear.
>>    Even Coker offers nothing.
>>    So the question is, what are others using?
>>    BF GOODRICH Radial TA'S
>>    are offered in 205-60-15, would these rub in the front?
>>    Rears are offered in 215-65/215-70
>>    225-60/225-70
>>    235-70/245-60
>>    255-60/255-70
>>    275-60/295-50
>>
>>    If the front is supposed to be 185-70 and you have to go +20 at 205/70,
>>    then does one maintain proportion by adding +20 to the stock spec of
>>    215-70 in the rear, thus 235-70.
>>    Or simply use the called for 215-70.
>>
>>    What say you all?
>>
>>    Michael Shortt
>> _______________________________________________
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> michael at michaelshortt.com
> 912-232-9390
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References

   1. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?frontWidth=215%2F&frontRatio=60&frontDiameter=15&rearWidth=255%2F&rearRatio=60&rearDiameter=15&zip-code=20110
   2. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=Radial%20T/A&partnum=95SR5RADTARWL2V2&tab=Survey
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