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I was curious as to brand, tire size and feedback good or bad, that anyone has used on their a GT6. Currently my car has 165/70/13 on it, but only 2 hold air.

Thanks in advance,

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Tire Rack only shows one tire in a 165, but if you are willing to bump up to a 175, there are 14. Reading the surveys, there are several good options. I have always had good success with Kuhmos. The General Altimax HP that is listed is what I currently have on my TR6 and has been a very good tire.
 
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I've got Sumitomo HTR T4 175/70-13's. They've been on the GT6 for a little more than a year and I'm pleased. My driving style would be described as "spirited at times". Noticed that they were much quieter and that the steering was lighter than with the 155/80-13 Pirelli P3's they replaced.
 
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I've not (yet, anyway) had Sumitomos on a GT6, but I've run 175/70s on a couple of them almost since that size became readily available in the 1970s. They do seem to suit the car a bit better than the original 155s while maintaining about the same rolling diameter, etc. I do have similar Sumitomos on a '95 Mercury Mystique, though, and I have no complaints at all!
 
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Unfortunately the choice is somewhat limited for 13 inch tires, but here is a good resource:

https://lotus-europa.com/tire_survey.html

(scroll down for the survey results)

Comments reflect installation on the lighter Europa, and most folks run at lower pressure so youresults may differ.

Rob.
 
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I've found the same problems with availability with the local shops. I'll check out Tire Rack, for more size options now that I know 175 70 13 won't have a clearance issue. Sumitomo will be on my list.
The Lotus site is an awesome resource, thanks.

Cheers,

Rob
 
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I have 13s on mine. I dont remember what the size, maybe 155/80-13. None of my tires match and all but 1 need to be replaced before its ever driven, but I got a good kumho on it.

I plan on trying to get more original dunlop tires, and use the kumho on my spare. If a dunlop tire isnt available, I will try goodyear. Kumho is a good brand. Had them on my mustang and my husbands neon, but it just doesnt seem appropriate on a gt6... ...I dunno, maybe Im weird.

I should point out that I have wire wheels. If I had minilites, I may do something else. Steel wheels... ...I dunno
 
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I hate to disappoint you, but you'll find very, very little in the original 155R13 size. I don't think there's anything in Dunlop; Goodyear doesn't seem to have anything, either. For what it's worth, typical OE tires on the GT6 in the US were Goodyear G800, 155SR13; they haven't been around in many years. There seem to be only five different tires in that size available through TireRack, and three of them are snows!
 
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Andrew Mace said:
I hate to disappoint you, but you'll find very, very little in the original 155R13 size. I don't think there's anything in Dunlop; Goodyear doesn't seem to have anything, either. For what it's worth, typical OE tires on the GT6 in the US were Goodyear G800, 155SR13; they haven't been around in many years. There seem to be only five different tires in that size available through TireRack, and three of them are snows!
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Seems the goodyear 155sr13 was recalled back in 1980.

I found a bunch of these, never heard of any of these brands though (other than kumho) https://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=155%2F80-13

Anything here that will work?
https://www.sascosports.com/products/index.php

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Quick question: Does any of these work?
https://store.coker.com/search.php?mode=s...ubstring=560-13

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Found it!!!
https://www.ottawatiresdirect.com/dunlop-sp-40-as-p-12475.html

I'll probably hafta get them somewhere else though, but Dunlop SP 40 A/S is it. I can still get Dunlop C41s from Coker, but its $190 a wheel! And for 13s, I just think thats too much.
 
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Just reviving an old thread rather than starting a new one!

I've got 155/80-13 tires currently, will I be fine to convert to 175/70-13s? I've got minilite wheels, not sure if that matters.

Cheers!
 
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JonShar said:
Just reviving an old thread rather than starting a new one!

I've got 155/80-13 tires currently, will I be fine to convert to 175/70-13s? I've got minilite wheels, not sure if that matters.

Cheers!
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I would think that there should be no problem provided that the wheel width is in the 4 1/2" to 6" wide range. Any narrower than 4 1/2" wide or over 6" wide would likely be problematic.
 
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Tybalt said:
I would think that there should be no problem provided that the wheel width is in the 4 1/2" to 6" wide range. Any narrower than 4 1/2" wide or over 6" wide would likely be problematic.
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Cheers mate! I haven't measured it, but the inner part of the rim seems to be a good 1/2 inch wider than the current tire, so that should work - I'll measure it later though. Thanks for the heads up!
 
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