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[Ellis]

I have had the same tyres on my Jaguar Mark 2 since 1996 - Michelin XVS 185 HR 15 - and when the repaint of the bodyshell is done later this year I feel I should put new tyres on.
The Michelins, sadly, still have about 7 mil tread left and no deterioration of the tread is visible there is evidence of slight tyrewall cracking.

Avon 185 HR 15 is still available but it is not an appropriate tyre in that the sidewalls are too soft.

Can you people suggest a quality alternative HR 15 tyre please?
I would consider a modern tyre but 205mm wide will be too wide at the rear unless I buy a pair of "Coombs" type rear wheel spats.

Thank you.
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1964 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4 litre
1962 Land Rover Series 2a 88"
2002 BMW M3 E46 Cabriolet

[47Jag]

Ellis,

This was on the Jag-Lovers forum from Dougal@Longstonetyres.co.uk

"I was told yesterday by a well known Jag fettler that the MK2
offered pirelli Cinturato tyres as their radial alternative. does
anyone know any more about that.

Pirelli are making these tyres again at present
https://www.cinturato.net/ "

Art

[Ellis]

Thank you very much Art, I will read with interest.
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1964 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4 litre
1962 Land Rover Series 2a 88"
2002 BMW M3 E46 Cabriolet

[kevin2306]

Would be worth giving this company a ring

http://www.vintagetyres.com/

They do mail order and were a wealth of knowledge when I called there last year

Kev

[stevel98]

Tyres shouldnt be left that long, good tread or not..

If the car has to be inspected for whatever reason, then that could be an real issue with authorities or insurance types. If in doubt change them and be safe.

[47p2]

I believe that Michelin XAS have been reproduced recently, could be worth a look at
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