Hello - I live in the UK and am restoring a 1970 Capri Perana V8. New to this forum.
I am desperately looking for wide rubber to put on my 15 inch Halibrand replica wheels which are 9.5 inch rear and 7.5 inch front.
I've seen some ultra-low profile rubber on some of the Rods in Street Rodder Mag and was wondering if anyone can suggest a supplier of very low profile tyres that will give me good width and something like a 23 inch outer diameter??
This is the result of my buying and fitting the Michelin TB15s to my GT40 Halibrand replica wheels for the Gunston Perana Replica.
http://www.brooklands280.com/halibrands&michelins.htm
1. You can see the concerns I had regarding the overall diameter of the new tyres as compared with the original Capri wheels. The difference is 22.6 inches verses 24.1 inches.
2. thoughts are that the tyres still look somewhat too tall despite these Michelin TB15s being about the only tyres I could get for the 15 inch wheels. I was desperately trying to recreate the look of the Gunston Perana of the 70's - i.e. ultra low profile tyres as per these pics http://www.brooklands280.com/gunstonperana.htm
3. I haven't fitted them to the Perana yet but was so needing to progress the project as regards axle narrowing and wheel arch modification that I really was obligated to get the TB15s else I was stuck in a rut. Maybe over the next few months I can at least assess the running of the car and see whether the final drive ratio is adversely affected or if there are any other hidden 'nasties'. (that depends on if the rubber on these er, Track/Race' tyres actually last a few months................ my tyre fitters laughed and expect to see me back very shortly - can't think why!!!!
4. If anyone in the world can point me to a tyre that will fit the 9.5x 15 rears and the 7.5 x 15" fronts AND will give an ultra low profile to restore the 22.7 inch outer diameter - I will of course be most grateful and nominate you for the Nobel Peace Prize!
5. People have said go for 16 or 17 inch wheels. I have decided that the Perana is bound to have no bigger than 15 inch wheels (the original wheels on the Perana were 13 inch - I've moved them up to 15 inch and still have major probs getting tyres)
Who said classic car restos were fun??
All suggestions and indeed comments gratefully received.
regards Chris
I am desperately looking for wide rubber to put on my 15 inch Halibrand replica wheels which are 9.5 inch rear and 7.5 inch front.
I've seen some ultra-low profile rubber on some of the Rods in Street Rodder Mag and was wondering if anyone can suggest a supplier of very low profile tyres that will give me good width and something like a 23 inch outer diameter??
This is the result of my buying and fitting the Michelin TB15s to my GT40 Halibrand replica wheels for the Gunston Perana Replica.
http://www.brooklands280.com/halibrands&michelins.htm
1. You can see the concerns I had regarding the overall diameter of the new tyres as compared with the original Capri wheels. The difference is 22.6 inches verses 24.1 inches.
2. thoughts are that the tyres still look somewhat too tall despite these Michelin TB15s being about the only tyres I could get for the 15 inch wheels. I was desperately trying to recreate the look of the Gunston Perana of the 70's - i.e. ultra low profile tyres as per these pics http://www.brooklands280.com/gunstonperana.htm
3. I haven't fitted them to the Perana yet but was so needing to progress the project as regards axle narrowing and wheel arch modification that I really was obligated to get the TB15s else I was stuck in a rut. Maybe over the next few months I can at least assess the running of the car and see whether the final drive ratio is adversely affected or if there are any other hidden 'nasties'. (that depends on if the rubber on these er, Track/Race' tyres actually last a few months................ my tyre fitters laughed and expect to see me back very shortly - can't think why!!!!
4. If anyone in the world can point me to a tyre that will fit the 9.5x 15 rears and the 7.5 x 15" fronts AND will give an ultra low profile to restore the 22.7 inch outer diameter - I will of course be most grateful and nominate you for the Nobel Peace Prize!
5. People have said go for 16 or 17 inch wheels. I have decided that the Perana is bound to have no bigger than 15 inch wheels (the original wheels on the Perana were 13 inch - I've moved them up to 15 inch and still have major probs getting tyres)
Who said classic car restos were fun??
All suggestions and indeed comments gratefully received.
regards Chris