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I'm searching the googlenet and get get close but no cigar. Doesn't have to be Michelin, but can anyone suggest a decent tire, and a place to purchase them at reasonable cost? Thank you.
I am looking to replace these. Michelin tire - 205 75R 15
Thanks for that. I'm not bent on getting Michelin. Those were on the car when I purchased it. Being the car is undergoing a frame-off, and the tires are dated 1992- yeah, I know- it's time to replace them. But you know, for such old tires, the dry rot is barely noticeable: just minimal between some treads. But old and unsafe, nevertheless.
Being you're in the industry, I wouldn't mind a few suggestions. Thanks.
Michelin's are the quietest, smoothest riding tire I've ever used on any car. However, they no longer make a 205-75/15 according to Diamondback. They do make a 215-70/15 if that suits you. It's almost exactly the same height, but a little wider. That car really looks good with the whitewalls, are you going back with that?
I know some people buy the Hankook Optimo H724, or the Goodyear Assurance All-Season, or the Kumho Sense Kr26. All under $100/tire.
I'll look into them, thank you.
Originally Posted by 65GGvert
Michelin's are the quietest, smoothest riding tire I've ever used on any car. However, they no longer make a 205-75/15 according to Diamondback. They do make a 215-75/15 if that suits you. That car really looks good with the whitewalls, are you going back with that?
I'm okay with the 215's as long as they fit. I'll check the Diamonback site. I like the whitewalls, too, and do want to match the look. Thanks for the compliment.
Try doing a search on here! It's well covered in tire tracks. Do you do any tire business with any tire shops in your area? Dennis
Thanks. I came up with very little when I first tried, but I'll try searching this forum again. I like the idea of the local tire shop, but being it changed hands recently, I can't attest to its reliability. Good time to find another.
I know some people buy the Hankook Optimo H724, or the Goodyear Assurance All-Season, or the Kumho Sense Kr26. All under $100/tire.
Hankook H724s on R66. They have the thin whitewall (about 3/4") I like and ride and handle great compared to the bias ply we took off. The $325 for 4 didn't make me cry either.
Can't give you a comparison the Goodyear, Michelin or others on the C2 as we have only had it about 9 months.
Ron
P.S. R66 is a driver, not a show car. Yours looks way too nice to be a driver.
Last edited by R66; 08-18-2016 at 11:01 AM.
Reason: driver
Hankook H724s on R66. They have the thin whitewall (about 3/4") I like and ride and handle great compared to the bias ply we took off. The $325 for 4 didn't make me cry either.
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Ron
P.S. R66 is a driver, not a show car. Yours looks way too nice to be a driver.
I like the sound of that. And thanks for the kind words.
Michelin's are the quietest, smoothest riding tire I've ever used on any car. However, they no longer make a 205-75/15 according to Diamondback. They do make a 215-70/15 if that suits you. It's almost exactly the same height, but a little wider. That car really looks good with the whitewalls, are you going back with that?
I love my Michelin Diamondbacks! As GGvert said, they aren't available in 205/75/15 but, the 215/70/15 look better IMO and, have more grip to boot.
Gary
Last edited by Gary's '66; 08-19-2016 at 02:21 PM.
Not sure this will be interesting for the OP as they are only offered in blackwall, but I have only good things to say about Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.
As the name suggests, they have a tread and look that is period-correct with the midyears, they are offered in both 205 and 215/70-15, with speed ratings V or W, i.e. largely sufficient for a C2. On top of that, they are rated M+S for those with cold winters.
There are a few online retailes in the US, as far as I could see.
I love my Michelin Diamondbacks! As GGvert said, they aren't available in 205/70/15 but, the 215/75/15 look better IMO and, have more grip to boot.
Gary
No issues with the extra width?
Originally Posted by Jan25
Not sure this will be interesting for the OP as they are only offered in blackwall, but I have only good things to say about Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.
As the name suggests, they have a tread and look that is period-correct with the midyears, they are offered in both 205 and 215/70-15, with speed ratings V or W, i.e. largely sufficient for a C2. On top of that, they are rated M+S for those with cold winters.
There are a few online retailes in the US, as far as I could see.
Michelin 215/70/15 should be just fine on your car, as for the 215/75/15 they will just barely rub in the front on full lock turn.
The 215/70/15 will give you that little bit of extra margin of space, and will not rub.
... I only buy Michelin!
-Bruce
I have the 205/75/15 on there now, and luckily haven't experienced any rubbing. I checked with the Michelin site and I can't find a ww. I have to keep looking. Cheers!
I have the 205/75/15 on there now, and luckily haven't experienced any rubbing. I checked with the Michelin site and I can't find a ww. I have to keep looking. Cheers!
Go to Diamondback's web site... they will have the white wall for you!
This is a timely discussion for me and have a question that is related to the OP's original question. I have a newly acquired 67 and there have been many more pressing issues than the tire size. I just went out and looked at my car just now and see that it has 215/65/15 tires on stock 15x6 rally wheels. I'm wondering if they may be a bit too fat and will rub the fender lips. There has been no rubbing so far because I've done little more than drive it around the block on 25 MPH side streets! Does anyone else out there have and experience with this particular tire size on a C2?
08-18-2016, 10:10 AM
1966 tires need replacing
I love my Michelin Diamondbacks! As GGvert said, they aren't available in 205/75/15 but, the 215/70/15 look better IMO and, have more grip to boot. 
... I only buy Michelin! 
