Hello all,
My ten year old Yokohama's (A-321VR) are due to be retired. They have been on my deep-6 Fuchs and I need advice on what is out there to replace them with. I like the 185-70 (or 65)-15 look, but basically what are you C and SC owners who run Fuchs using? Thanks in advance.
Tony Berry (been gone from the Registry for a couple of years, and missed it!)
tires for 6in Fuchs
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Re: tires for 6in Fuchs
For the most part the major names have left the 15 inch rim/tire universe and moved up to 17, 18 and larger sizes. Coker Tire http://www.cokertire.com/ has become the predominant supplier to the collector car tire market. They offer vintage tread patterns in current manufacturing methods.
< Jeff >
Registry Member Since 1978
1963 356B T-6 Super 90 Coupe
2009 997.2 Carrera S
2015 958 Cayenne diesel-1 & 2015 958 Cayenne diesel-2
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1963 356B T-6 Super 90 Coupe
2009 997.2 Carrera S
2015 958 Cayenne diesel-1 & 2015 958 Cayenne diesel-2
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Re: tires for 6in Fuchs
Thanks Jeff,
I am hearing that the Vredestein Sprint Classic 185/70HR/15 may be the way to go, as long as it fits the six inch Fuchs.
Tony
I am hearing that the Vredestein Sprint Classic 185/70HR/15 may be the way to go, as long as it fits the six inch Fuchs.
Tony
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Re: tires for 6in Fuchs
I have this tire and size on my '63 Coupe and I am very happy with it. "Back in the day" (in my case 1977 when I got my first 356, I used this this tire as it was considered by many to be state of the art. When I got my current 356, in 2010, it came with Vredestein Sprint Classic 185/70HR/15's on it. I considered it a bonus in the purchase.
As far as your rim size question, I looked at a couple of my old tire catalogs and while not specifically a Vredestein listing, they showed the rim width range for this size tire as up to 6.5 inches wide. To be safe, you probably should ask your retailer to be sure.
As far as your rim size question, I looked at a couple of my old tire catalogs and while not specifically a Vredestein listing, they showed the rim width range for this size tire as up to 6.5 inches wide. To be safe, you probably should ask your retailer to be sure.
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Registry Member Since 1978
1963 356B T-6 Super 90 Coupe
2009 997.2 Carrera S
2015 958 Cayenne diesel-1 & 2015 958 Cayenne diesel-2
Registry Member Since 1978
1963 356B T-6 Super 90 Coupe
2009 997.2 Carrera S
2015 958 Cayenne diesel-1 & 2015 958 Cayenne diesel-2
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Re: tires for 6in Fuchs
I run Khumo Ecsta ASX 195/60R15's on my 6" Fuchs. Very happy with them. George '64 Coupe