[DeTomaso] Tire question

[Julian Kift]

I think the 15" tires of choice are the Avon CR6ZZ or a Pirelli Cinturato P7 classic, but even the Pirelli 345/35/15 replacement now has a VR designation with conflicting information on speed rating quoted as Z or Y.

Julian
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From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2022 10:04 AM
To: Pantera Owners Club of America <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
Subject: [DeTomaso] Tire question

Hi everyone,

I haven't been contributing much to the Pantera community for a long while because my car has been undergoing an extensive restoration.  Thanks for understanding; once I get my car back I'll return once again to the realm of the Pantera faithful.

At this point the light at the end of the tunnel is shining brightly, and it appears my car should be done very soon.

However, the tech who has been working on it told me when he took it for a test drive recently the tires were so hard it was almost dangerous to corner!

I know there have been a lot of tire discussions over the years, and now I'm hoping someone will remember the solution to my tire question, which I'm sure has been dealt with already:  Is it possible for me to find new tires which are Z, W, or Y rated in the sizes 225 50 15 (front), and either 295 50 15 or 285 50 15 (rear)?

I'm not overly concerned with the price if I can get the sizes I need, but obviously if I can find something reasonably priced, that would be good.

Thanks, I appreciate your help!

Sincerely,

Chris


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   I think the 15" tires of choice are the Avon CR6ZZ or a Pirelli
   Cinturato P7 classic, but even the Pirelli 345/35/15 replacement now
   has a VR designation with conflicting information on speed rating
   quoted as Z or Y.

   Julian
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   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
   Christopher Kimball <chrisvkimball at msn.com>
   Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2022 10:04 AM
   To: Pantera Owners Club of America <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Tire question

   Hi everyone,
   I haven't been contributing much to the Pantera community for a long
   while because my car has been undergoing an extensive restoration.
   Thanks for understanding; once I get my car back I'll return once again
   to the realm of the Pantera faithful.
   At this point the light at the end of the tunnel is shining brightly,
   and it appears my car should be done very soon.
   However, the tech who has been working on it told me when he took it
   for a test drive recently the tires were so hard it was almost
   dangerous to corner!
   I know there have been a lot of tire discussions over the years, and
   now I'm hoping someone will remember the solution to my tire question,
   which I'm sure has been dealt with already:  Is it possible for me to
   find new tires which are Z, W, or Y rated in the sizes 225 50 15
   (front), and either 295 50 15 or 285 50 15 (rear)?
   I'm not overly concerned with the price if I can get the sizes I need,
   but obviously if I can find something reasonably priced, that would be
   good.
   Thanks, I appreciate your help!
   Sincerely,
   Chris