Amazon: - Tyre recommendations.

Misterbee · Feb 22nd, 2016, 19:10

I'm wondering what sort of tyres are you guys recommending these days for a 123 GT?

General use and rain mainly.

I picked the car up with a horribly mismatched set of old, crumbling tyres, and kept understeering in the rain......an interesting delivery journey to say the least!

What suggestions can I get, please?

Brian.

222s · Feb 22nd, 2016, 21:57

Assuming you still have the standard 4J steel wheels, then you are stuck with 165/80R15s - the main good quality but sensibly priced ones in that flavour are Continental CT22 or Vredrestien T-Trac at about £55 to £60 a corner, fitted. The former has more traditional looks, but the latter is more up to date tech. The main choice used to be the Firestone F560, but these are not so easily available or as cheap as they used to be.

Have a look on websites such as http://www.blackcircles.com/ or http://www.mytyres.co.uk/ to see what is available, and at what price.

Misterbee · Feb 23rd, 2016, 00:07

Thanks, Paul,
Those are the ones I am finding on all the searches, and I was leaning towards the Vredestein, so I think that is the option...

Brian.

jpws · Feb 23rd, 2016, 08:12

Had 4 Vredestein T-Trac 2 165/80 R15 fitted to my '68 Amazon last year and the drive quality, handling and much reduced noise are amazing. I'd happily recommend them. I agree with the comment about looks, being more modern, but I rate safety above looks.

volvoid · Feb 23rd, 2016, 08:38

Both makes are top quality
you pays your money etc

woodman · Feb 23rd, 2016, 11:00

I have Vredestein T-Tracs all round, plus a pair of Vredestein Mud&Snow for the rear in winter. I can strongly recommend them!

222s · Feb 23rd, 2016, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpws

Had 4 Vredestein T-Trac 2 165/80 R15 fitted to my '68 Amazon last year and the drive quality, handling and much reduced noise are amazing. I'd happily recommend them. I agree with the comment about looks, being more modern, but I rate safety above looks.

Agreed, however I reckon that the T-Tracs look much better in reality, especially once they have a bit of road dirt on them, than they do in the tyre site pics (which make the sidewall design look very overt).

Misterbee · Feb 23rd, 2016, 21:21

Excellent advice, thanks....
Now, if I can just find some in stock...

Brian.

Amma122s · Feb 24th, 2016, 19:22

Why not Vredestein Classic Sprint ? Classic tyre looks with modern rubber technology...and what about if you buy new, have read the Amazon drives better with asymmetrical tread patterns.

Derek UK · Feb 24th, 2016, 22:05

Sprints are twice the price of the T-Tracs. Both are considered as summer tyres by current ratings.

Feb 22nd, 2016, 19:10	#1
Misterbee Junior Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2019 18:15 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Stourport on Severn	Tyre recommendations. I'm wondering what sort of tyres are you guys recommending these days for a 123 GT? General use and rain mainly. I picked the car up with a horribly mismatched set of old, crumbling tyres, and kept understeering in the rain......an interesting delivery journey to say the least! What suggestions can I get, please? Brian.

Feb 22nd, 2016, 21:57	#2
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Assuming you still have the standard 4J steel wheels, then you are stuck with 165/80R15s - the main good quality but sensibly priced ones in that flavour are Continental CT22 or Vredrestien T-Trac at about £55 to £60 a corner, fitted. The former has more traditional looks, but the latter is more up to date tech. The main choice used to be the Firestone F560, but these are not so easily available or as cheap as they used to be. Have a look on websites such as http://www.blackcircles.com/ or http://www.mytyres.co.uk/ to see what is available, and at what price. __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Feb 23rd, 2016, 08:38	#5
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	Both makes are top quality you pays your money etc __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Feb 23rd, 2016, 11:00	#6
woodman Master Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2023 13:03 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sheffield	I have Vredestein T-Tracs all round, plus a pair of Vredestein Mud&Snow for the rear in winter. I can strongly recommend them! __________________ 1967 Volvo 121 Auto in everyday use and rolling restoration. 2002 Audi TT quattro. (Sorry!)

Feb 23rd, 2016, 00:07	#3
Misterbee Junior Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2019 18:15 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Stourport on Severn	Thanks, Paul, Those are the ones I am finding on all the searches, and I was leaning towards the Vredestein, so I think that is the option... Brian.

Feb 23rd, 2016, 08:12	#4
jpws Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2024 10:43 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Sussex	Had 4 Vredestein T-Trac 2 165/80 R15 fitted to my '68 Amazon last year and the drive quality, handling and much reduced noise are amazing. I'd happily recommend them. I agree with the comment about looks, being more modern, but I rate safety above looks.

Feb 23rd, 2016, 21:21	#8
Misterbee Junior Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2019 18:15 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Stourport on Severn	Excellent advice, thanks.... Now, if I can just find some in stock... Brian.

Feb 24th, 2016, 19:22	#9
Amma122s Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 03:10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden	Why not Vredestein Classic Sprint ? Classic tyre looks with modern rubber technology...and what about if you buy new, have read the Amazon drives better with asymmetrical tread patterns.

Feb 24th, 2016, 22:05	#10
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2024 14:01 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Sprints are twice the price of the T-Tracs. Both are considered as summer tyres by current ratings.

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