Tires Choices for Big Healeys

[Patrick67BJ8]

What are the choices today for tires for a BJ8?
I currently have Vredestine Sprint Classic 185 HR 15 91H
They are like new but I purchased them in 2014.
The tires are a little taller than the 165, but I like the clearance and my speedo is calibrated for them.

 

[John Turney]

I have 185/70 15 Pirellis, but my BN4 is lowered a bit. They have a wear rating of 180 (IIRC) so I plan to wear them out instead of having them time out.

 

[Michael Oritt]

Michelin XAS 180R-15

 

[Lin]

I agree with Michael. I am on my second set of Michelin XAS 180R-15 tires and love them. The asymmetric tread pattern really smooths out the ride.

 

[red57]

I agree with Michael and Lin, I have about 15k miles on mine and they are the nicest, smoothest riding tires I've had on my Healey. The large diameter really helps with ground clearance as well as filling the wheel openings nicely. My only nit is that there is a very slight whine/hum from the treads on some smooth surfaces (however, it's not enough to discourage me from buying another set when the time comes).

 

[Patrick67BJ8]

Thanks for the inputs. It looks like the XAS is a favorite. If I buy them, I’m going to drive the heck out of my car! Best place recommendations to get them?

 

[Michael Oritt]

I bought my present set about a year ago from Longstone in the UK when they were not available domestically. They arrived within a week and cost a bit less than the US suppliers normally charged.

Don't forget the tubes.

 

[red57]

I got mine from Longstone > 180 HR 15 Michelin XAS < They offer free shipping so be sure to get the tires and tubes on the same order.

BTW, they are a tube tire and, even if you have tubeless wheels, you still need the tubes.

 

[Patrick67BJ8]

I bought my present set about a year ago from Longstone in the UK when they were not available domestically. They arrived within a week and cost a bit less than the US suppliers normally charged.

Don't forget the tubes.

Thanks for the info. The tubes that are currently installed are racing tubes.

 

[Lin]

I also purchased mine from Longstone and had Alan Hendrix of Hendrix Wire Wheel install them. He is the best.

 

[Patrick67BJ8]

This is the price off of their website. I asked them if any tafiffs. Were included.