Tyre suppliers

**jreacock** · 20-09-2023, 16:15

Hi all.

Aside from Longstone, are there any other decent sources (in the UK) of tyres for the wider rims? I'm not adverse to using Longstone - just always like to have a couple of options in case of supply issues.

I'm going to need some 305/35 R15 and 235/45 R15. A set of road tyres, and also a set or two for hill climbing. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Justin.

**sean999r** · 21-09-2023, 14:31

If your talking Michelin TB15 or P7 Corsa then its probably Demon Tweeks, Vintage tyres .com, Borrani.com show some stock
I've gone more modern Nankang AR1

**Strat Fan** · 21-09-2023, 20:03

On the Nankangs what's the overall diameter of the rear tyre once it's fitted to the wheel rim?

**ProtoTipo** · 21-09-2023, 20:53

Longstone have always waived the VAT for me (SEC member)
It's a while since I've bought any new TBs, mind.

**jreacock** · 21-09-2023, 21:09

Originally Posted by ProtoTipo

Longstone have always waived the VAT for me (SEC member)
It's a while since I've bought any new TBs, mind.

Not having the VAT applied would certainly make a difference.
I'm not sure what is 'standard' as far as wheel sizes go, but my rims are 12" wide for the back, and 8" for the front. I couldn't really find any modern alternative in a 15" diameter and suitable for a 12" wide rim from Demon Tweaks. I'll keep looking.
Thanks for suggestions so far though.

**ProtoTipo** · 22-09-2023, 08:07

Originally Posted by jreacock

I'm not sure what is 'standard' as far as wheel sizes go, but my rims are 12" wide for the back, and 8" for the front.

For TB15s, people have chosen either 295 or 335 for 12" rims.
215 for 8" rims. Here's a photo of Vince Abbott's car on 295 rears:

**sean999r** · 22-09-2023, 17:16

275/35R15 AR1 is 575mm mounted on 10.00" They will get me going initially for 1 set of wheels
Track reviews are extremely positive + read a review of someone in Germany driving 3500kms on the road with them

**LPH_UK** · 22-09-2023, 22:40

Originally Posted by sean999r

275/35R15 AR1 is 575mm mounted on 10.00" They will get me going initially for 1 set of wheels
Track reviews are extremely positive + read a review of someone in Germany driving 3500kms on the road with them

If you've taken that measurement yourself it's with 2mm of Nankang's published info on their site.

I wish they made the NS-2R in the same sizes as the AR-1.

**ChrisCar6** · 26-09-2023, 20:29

Originally Posted by sean999r

275/35R15 AR1 is 575mm mounted on 10.00" They will get me going initially for 1 set of wheels
Track reviews are extremely positive + read a review of someone in Germany driving 3500kms on the road with them

575mm diameter is quite small in a Stratos arch. I'm using 585 diameter and as well as looking small, to get the correct chassis ride height at the erar the dampers are hitting the end of travel on full droop. the arch-filling tyres have a diameter of about 600 - 610mm.

**hollytree** · 27-09-2023, 10:56

I went through all this a few months ago.
The overall diameter of the Continental Premium Contact 6 that I fitted seems to be 644mm.

I am worried now though, as it appears KwikFit used the 94Y tyre and that is not one of the permitted rim sizes for my 10J wheels!.
What do I do now!!

https://www.stratosec.com/Forum/show...ht=corse+tyres