Anyone else finding problems getting 185/65 VR15 standard tyres for a 156 1.8TS?
I have the 8 hole pepperpot alloys - 15 x 6-1/2 J.
Any thoughts on putting 205/60 VR15 (which are easier to source) on these alloys in terms of handling, fuel consumption and clearance on the suspension/brake pipes?
Only 1 Dunlop Fast Response in the country apparently, no Avons, choice seems to be limited Firestone TZ300 or Pirelli P6000 - this is ACTUAL stock rather than what's on websites.
yep, finding the same for the v6, 205/60/15 seems to be harder to get hold of at the min, bias seems to be toward manufacture of rubber-band style tyres these days. Style over comfort and real-world on-road handling.
Just looked on Blackcircles ... guess you have .. they only list 7 tyres in the 185/65/15 size, but 28 in the 205/60/15 ... mytyres had 10 and 71 ... although I wouldn't put some of those on a wheel barrow let alone a 156!
I wasn't impressed with the Fast Response that came on our Clio .. moved to the Sport 01's and they were much better.
Have you tried the Kwik Fit website? I know the company are generally hated on here, but I found the website offered to get most tyres for fitting at your local store when the local store themselves claimed to be unable to get anything
If you decide to change to 17" wheels I reccomend 215 or 225/45 R17 tyres. I changed from 205/40's that were on the car when I bough it and it feels far better now
Well, I've just run in to a bit of a problem. All 4 tyres on my V6 need replacing before an MOT next week and my local independent supplier is having difficulty sourcing any 205/60/15/W. So far he thinks he can get 4 Pirelli's or 4 Semperit by Tuesday. Anybody heard of/used Semperit tyres?
Right now it looks like I might be off the road because I can't get any tyres(only realised last night that the MOT was due within the next week!)
Well I've looked at Blackcircles and Mytyres but there is either limited choice or the prices are all >£100 a corner. At least my local supplier is quoting at around £70. I'll check out those others though - thanks.
I've got Pirelli Dragon 205/60x15 on one of my V6 and they are probably one of the poorest tyres I've ever had on a car (they were on the car when I bought it) - noisy, hard, lacking any grip or feedback
From Pirelli's website "DragonTM is a true sports tyre, born through Pirelli's immense technological experience in the field of high performance" :cheese:
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