Baby needs new shoes!

[Gliderman8]

I'm just finishing up on the restoration of my TR6.
The only tire I've found at a resonable price (without going into the stratosphere) is the Vredestein 185R15.
Is there something else I should consider?
Thanks for your help.
Gliderman8

 

[TR4]

Kumhos from the Tire Rack were what I put on the 4. I have been quite happy. $120 for all 4 tires, of coarse that was 3 years ago and mine were 165's and not 185's. They appear to be $45 apiece now, here is the link https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Comp...20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&RunFlat=All&x=72&y=10

 

[tdskip]

Ditto - been happy with the Kumhos.

 

[Gliderman8]

Thanks for the info on the Kumhos. Really, I had never heard of them before your reply. Guess that's what makes this site so good!
Is there any difference in handling or safety going from the wider 185 width to a narrower 165 width?
Thanks again for the info.
Gliderman8

 

[TR6BILL]

Vredesteins are nice tires (I have one as a spare because a 205/70 won't fit in the well) but it wasn't reasonable in cost at all. I got mine from Coker and the price was approaching 2 bills!

 

[Gliderman8]

Bill-
You are right, I mis-spoke (mis-typed :lol the Vredestein's are pricey. Coker quoted me $153ea. + $20ea to ship. Ouch!

 

[Andrew Mace]

Take a look at a 205/70R15 tire. Unless you're obsessed with originality on a TR6, it's about the same diameter as well as a bit wider tread/profile. There are nearly 40 different tires in that size at Tirerack (a BCF sponsor), starting under $60 each. They'll fit stock rims just fine, and even the most basic "touring" or "all-season" tire is likely to be a whole lot better in every way than the now-unavailable Michelin originals.

 

[Brosky]

You could try Falken tyres from Discount tires as well.