Tyres for the vintage racer/ vintage race look

[Fishynos72]

Please don't flame me too much.

I need some help choosing tyre size and was surprised to not find a vintage speed topic on this issue and figured there'd be some interest in this topic.

I've a set of 5.5wide 15" mangles Porsche style rims.

I'm chasing this look in terms of tyre filling the guard gap. I am stock height.

But can't decide on a tyre size.

I'm considering 195/65/15 maybe. Was also suggested a 205.

Keep in mind they're 5.5 wide. Not stock width.


What options are there for a vintage looking sidewall?
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1957 type11
2005 Caddy panel van
2006 Golf R32

[SteveW]

It's not exactly the same as I wanted to keep mine more period sizing. I'm running 155r15 Vredestein Sprint Classic tyres on 4.5" 356 rims. I have 20mm 'carrera' spacers on the rear.

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[gimmesomeshelter]

Check out Pirelli Cinturato CN36's.

https://www.cinturato.net/pirelli-cinturato-cn36.html

Cheers,

Paul
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[sled]

[PeteSC]

[PeteSC]

These Dunlop's are a nice, vintage tire. I believe they're run on the Chris Runge cars and look great w/ 356 rims. I'm not sure if they're DOT approved for street use though.

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/us/dunlop-l-section-cr65-tyre-242447/

[Fishynos72]

I think you're right about the ride height.



I've just been offered some vintage style kleber tyres. Im going to look at them tonight.
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1972 1302
1973 type2a
1957 type11
2005 Caddy panel van
2006 Golf R32

[motofly196]

Post up some pictures if you get the Klebers. I haven't seen these tires since the 90's...I used to run them on my bus. Their tire pattern is similar to Michelin tires. Are they new, or REALLY old?

[Fishynos72]

I was told they're new. I've not idea the age stamp on them. I've not even seen them, nor could I find a photo online.
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1972 1302
1973 type2a
1957 type11
2005 Caddy panel van
2006 Golf R32

[JeeWee]

AVON CR6ZZ in 185/70R15 all round! amazing tire!
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[Fishynos72]

So plan deviation/ plan B, as I haven't heard back on these vintage style tyres.


My work had 2 scrap 195/65/15 and 2 185/60/15

So for the hell of it I'll give them a shot Tomorrow. Make sure they clear everything as I'm not really sure the offset of these rims.

They're definitely not the look I was going for. But they may help me choose sizes if I end up going the Pirelli or other recommendations above
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Collector of all things Volkswagen, Hazet and Matra.

1972 1302
1973 type2a
1957 type11
2005 Caddy panel van
2006 Golf R32

[sled]

if you're stock height, those front tires are going to look tiny and give you a lot of fender gap. the rears might work ok though
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[vwchad]

I'm currently shopping for new tires as well, so glad to see this discussion.

I picked up some 4.5" wide Vintage 190 wheels and have been looking at tires. I've narrowed it down to Pirelli CN36 in 185/70-15s all around or Vredstein Sprint Classic 155SR15s up front and 185/70-15s in back.

Erik T's '58 is really what I've used as my guide for wheel width and tire sizing as the look he's achieved is excellent, IMO. I did come across a car at a local show this summer with the Vredstein combination I mentioned above though, and it looked pretty good. Definitely a bit more clearance up front. Still haven't settled on which ones yet, but I think it will be one of those.

Decisions, decisions......

[Fishynos72]

[Fishynos72]

First couple of test drives. Gave the front a 120kg drop to suit these temporary tyres.

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Collector of all things Volkswagen, Hazet and Matra.

1972 1302
1973 type2a
1957 type11
2005 Caddy panel van
2006 Golf R32

[norris]

[greek_tony]

Nice!!!!
Are those the alloy Porsche 356 style wheels?
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[norris]

They are the Vintage 190 wheels.

[greek_tony]

[norris]

https://www.vintagemotorcarsinc.com/product/vintage-190/
They only weigh about 12lbs each. Beautifully made.