SteveF Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Ok, not quite what some may think. Vredestein Sprint Classic seems to be a good choice for the TR6 running on standard rims..........however on the Vredestein site they only list a 165/R15 86H (at £87 each inc a bargain!) but will they fit as normally the tyre size would be 165/80 R15 or whatever? Any help gratefully recieved as always. Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Yep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Yep. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) 165 and 165/80 are the same thing . . . . originally the first radial tyres had a nominal aspect ration of 80-82, in other words vertical height of the tyre being 80-82% of its horizontal width. Only the width was specified, as in 165, not the aspect ratio as in 80. Crossply tyres, in contrast, generally offered a 100% aspect ratio, nominal height and width being equal, but again aspect ratio was not normally specified. Latterly low profile tyres appeared, reducing height and expanding width, hence aspect ratios of anything from 75% down to 35% nowadays. Once low profiles appeared, it became necessary to specify their aspect ratio, which was the major selling feature. It's really only necessary to specify the aspect ratio if it's less than the original standard, hence many manufacturers simply state 165 rather than 165/80. Cheers, Alec Edited April 21, 2012 by Alec Pringle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveF Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Thanks for the info Alec, explains a lot. Just got to order them now. Cheers, Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smizgals Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 However, are they suitable for 5 1/2" rims? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Yes, I have them on my 4A. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prefect Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I met the President of the East German Porche Club and he recommended Fulda which he used for his annual trip to the N Ring.I have fitted Fulda 195/65 to my 6 and they are the dogs b£&&/cks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR Mitch Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) I have fitted Fulda 195/65 Once you go to 195/65 the world is your lobster as this is a standard tyre size from almost all the manufacturers. It's finding 165/175 in 15" that you realise your choice is severely limited. Edited to add, the three most useful sites I have found for sizing up are: Wheel & Tyre Compare-o-rama (Minty Lamb already mentioned on this site) Yokohama Aspect Ratio Tyre & Rim Size comparisons Camskill tyre shop - Good prices and fast way to see what sizes are generally available Edited April 23, 2012 by TR Mitch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jobster Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I have the Vredenstein 185/15 classics. Replaced the worn out Michelins. The vredenstein are a dog on wet roads unless you like drifting around round-abouts and corners. Michelins are a tad expensive though.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davidw Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Dunlop SP Sport radials 195/65 fitted 3 years ago. Very grippy and good in the wet too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Dunlop SP Sport radials 195/65 fitted 3 years ago. Very grippy and good in the wet too. I have the same tyres Dunlop Sport Sp 01 on my six, and agree with Davids comments, i was however advised that they are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice. Not that a drive in those conditions in Jersey they were fine for me. I have just replaced the fronts, and the local fitter advised that they are now hard to get hold of as they are being replaced, i know not why. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davidw Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Guy, In those conditions, I'll stay in the wife's Mini Cooper Diesel! At my age, heroic power slides on ice are inappropriate!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CRO Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I note David & Guy's positive comments about Dunlop SP Sport tyres.However, I also found on the tyre-shopper.com website that 195/65R15 91H AVON ZV3 tyres were rated slightly higher than the SP Sport. I am thinking of trying a set of these Avons so would appreciate feedback from anyone with experience of them on a TR ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR Mitch Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I'd take all internet reviews with a pinch of salt. A mate is director of a company that makes a commonly used domestic product. He has a team of 12 (yep twelve) people who sit all day everyday signing up a variety of usernames and writing glorious reviews for his products or slagging off the competition across all the usual review sites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I note David & Guy's positive comments about Dunlop SP Sport tyres.However, I also found on the tyre-shopper.com website that 195/65R15 91H AVON ZV3 tyres were rated slightly higher than the SP Sport. I am thinking of trying a set of these Avons so would appreciate feedback from anyone with experience of them on a TR ? Hi CRO I am now on my second set of these tyres & must say really pleased, even work well in snow during 2010 winter . I do drive them hard & always feel in control of the car. Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 All I know is that 'modern' tyres have transformed the grip (TR's don't have handling) of my 6 from the 'wooden' things they originally were sold with as original equipment! My original Dunlop SP Sports Radials (they had the cheek to call them 'Sports') back in the early 70's were absoloutly lethal in the wet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Davidw Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I note David & Guy's positive comments about Dunlop SP Sport tyres.However, I also found on the tyre-shopper.com website that 195/65R15 91H AVON ZV3 tyres were rated slightly higher than the SP Sport. I am thinking of trying a set of these Avons so would appreciate feedback from anyone with experience of them on a TR ? Curiously enough my wife's Mini cooper is now fitted with 225/45 Avons in place of the original Continental run flats. Much less harsh ride but the same grip in the dry and better in the wet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR Mitch Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Thanks for the guidance everyone. After long and hard thinking, I went for 5.5 inch Minilites with 165/80 Vredestein classics. Here are some comparisons for anyone else thinking about a swap. The old wheels were 6" Minators with 195/65s. Old New Side by side Side by side Old New Only driven a few miles this evening and the feel of the car is completely different, the steering extremely responsive compared to the tramlining of the 195/65 tyres. I'm glad I listened! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denis Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 As I said before on tyre threads the original 165 is correct equipment for a classic TR6 and as Mitch above has proven looks correct too! I assume people who have fitted wider tyres for some reason have informed their insurance companies as surely it's considered a 'Modification' ? as it makes the car harder to steer and is an extra strain on all the (aging) components! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 I'm planning to reinstate the steels on my TR6 early next year, current set up is 6 x 15 wolfrace with 205/60 15. I've been searching for pictures of 6's wearing 165's but that's not been as easy to find as I thought, it seems a LOT of them have wider and lower profile tyres, so it's harder to see a 6 with such 'thin' tyres to know it'll still look good. The pictures in this thread certainly look really good with the correct size fitted and have made me decide over the 185/70 alternative to go for the original UK size...now to decide what brand? Gareth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hi Gareth Here is a pic of my car with 165s Michelin XAS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hi Kev ~ A very wise choice of tyres in my opinion (XAs). Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 10 minutes ago, Fireman049 said: Hi Kev ~ A very wise choice of tyres in my opinion (XAs). Tom. Hi Tom, I’ve been very happy with them and they were a lot better than the Vredestein Sprint Classics but to be fair they were a bit old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hi again Kev ~ I started using Michelin XAs tyres when they first came out in about 1966. The best tyre I've ever used. When the tyres on my 3A and 'E'-type wear out I'll be fitting XA's tyres. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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