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Dougal Cawley
Posts: 6 Joined: Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:07 pmCar(s): Ford Model A, but i did have a 2.8 Injection and a MK5 Cortina with a ZTec Engine
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by Dougal Cawley Wed Aug 03, 2016 2:14 pm
Hi Team
I hope this is good news for you; but for the first time in years Pirelli have made a new batch of 185/70VR13 CINTURATO CN36
http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/page/18 ... -cn36.html
I think these are the only genuine period tyres in the size. I also think they are the only V rated tyres in the size, though i suppose V rating is a bit overkill
They look like this
I realize this is a bit of a commercial post as i am contacting you from Longstone Tyres. Hopefully you feel it is good news
CapriCrayford3000
Posts: 147 Joined: Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:37 amCar(s): Capri Crayford 3000 GT XLR
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by CapriCrayford3000 Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:39 pm
Hi mate
Caprigear
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by Caprigear Thu Aug 04, 2016 1:46 pm
I seem to remember them on MK3 Capris years ago. They were also fitted on MK2 Escorts.
Andrew 2.8i
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by Andrew 2.8i Fri Aug 05, 2016 3:35 pm
Hi,
Eurostang
Posts: 121 Joined: Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:48 amCar(s): MK3 Capri V8 (Project)
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by Eurostang Wed Aug 10, 2016 12:10 pm
I have that exact tyre on my spare wheel which I was told was the exact same as from the factory if this helps!
Dougal Cawley
Posts: 6 Joined: Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:07 pmCar(s): Ford Model A, but i did have a 2.8 Injection and a MK5 Cortina with a ZTec Engine
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by Dougal Cawley Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:49 am
That's great.
Caprigear
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by Caprigear Fri Aug 12, 2016 12:23 pm
The originals were the Goodyear NCT1
Dougal Cawley
Posts: 6 Joined: Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:07 pmCar(s): Ford Model A, but i did have a 2.8 Injection and a MK5 Cortina with a ZTec Engine
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by Dougal Cawley Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:13 am
Hi
samholmes
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by samholmes Thu Jan 26, 2017 4:38 pm
Nearly every original 185 tyre i have myself or have seen in a boot is a Goodyear Grand Prix S or H tyre .
stevemarl
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by stevemarl Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:51 pm
samholmes wrote: Nearly every original 185 tyre i have myself or have seen in a boot is a Goodyear Grand Prix S or H tyre .
These were the standard fitment on lasers/Ss certainly from `83 on. 185/70 13
Arya2.0S
Posts: 1249 Joined: Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:23 pmCar(s): ford capri 2.0 s
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by Arya2.0S Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:53 pm
Way out of my price range.
stevemarl
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by stevemarl Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:44 pm
Arya2.0S wrote: Way out of my price range.
you can still get much cheaper 185/70s at mytyres.com, Continental Uniroyal etc. (Although to be fair the Pirellis are period correct.)
EDIT Jesus - you thought
they were expensive
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... p=D-117951
Arya2.0S
Posts: 1249 Joined: Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:23 pmCar(s): ford capri 2.0 s
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by Arya2.0S Thu Jan 26, 2017 10:48 pm
stevemarl wrote: Arya2.0S wrote: Way out of my price range.
you can still get much cheaper 185/70s at mytyres.com, Continental Uniroyal etc. (Although to be fair the Pirellis are period correct.)
EDIT Jesus - you thought
they were expensive
http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... p=D-117951
Yes, planning on either getting some falkens or nankangs for around the £40 £45 each range. I'd imagine these are perfect for that person looking for a set of tyres that need to go with a show quality, nut and bolt restoration but not for someone like me who's on a budget and using it as a daily. I'd imagine they'd offer less grip aswell what with the tread being so old fashioned and all compared to a modern tyre? Can't see them doing well in the rain.
