Tyre Choice for 123GT

red122 · Mar 2nd, 2022, 08:56

Im not sure what the GT tyre size was originally and am looking for a suitable all weather tyre for road use only on my soon to be completed rebuild .
I will be running the car as close to standard spec as possible including the regular 4.5j volvo wheels.
If anyone can recommend a suitable tyre size upgrade and manufacturer I will take a look
I have run vredestein quartrac 195 /65 15 before on road rally cars with 5.5j wheels and these were good but not sure if running on 4.5j might not be quite right ???

Alf ista · Mar 2nd, 2022, 10:25

Standard wheels are 4". Are you sure you have 4.5" wheels? These came on the estate and the 1800 if I am not mistaken.

Ron Kwas · Mar 2nd, 2022, 12:52

Red;

According to my tire chart, minimum wheel width for 195/65 15 is 5.5".

See: https://www.sw-em.com/Wheels_Tires_S...nd_Wheel_Sizes

Cheers

Derek UK · Mar 2nd, 2022, 13:59

Yes. the GT came with 4" wheels and standard 165 tyres. Not much choice now in this size, especially in better brands and qualities. Are Continental still available?

Ron Kwas · Mar 2nd, 2022, 15:58

Derek;

...don't know about Contis, but last summer, I bought new production Vredestein Sprint Classics in 165/78-15, which work out well for the 4" standard wheels...

Cheers

Burdekin · Mar 2nd, 2022, 16:36

I run Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and think they are excellent. But on wider rims so don't know what other sizes they do.

142 Guy · Mar 2nd, 2022, 17:25

If you want to be OEM, the Vredestein Sprint Classic would probably be the ticket. Not cheap and availability can be spotty so you may need to start the search early.

The Sprint Classic is listed as a summer tire, not an all season tire. Ultra ultra paranoid people say that summer class tires should not be driven in temperatures below 5 C. I would check with Vredestein to see what there guidance is around allowable operating temperatures for the Sport Classic. A temperature limitation might influence your selection.

red122 · Mar 2nd, 2022, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alf ista

Standard wheels are 4". Are you sure you have 4.5" wheels? These came on the estate and the 1800 if I am not mistaken.

yes i have a nice set of 4.5 j

classicswede · Mar 2nd, 2022, 22:23

I have been running 195/65-15's on 4J wheels for nearly 30 years set at 30PSI wear is even. They are tight to get on but do go. 4.5J is a better fit for them. You could otherwise use the 185/65-15 but they are slightly low geared

red122 · Mar 3rd, 2022, 08:40

Thanks very much for the advice

Mar 2nd, 2022, 08:56	#1
red122 Master Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tunbridge wells	Tyre Choice for 123GT Im not sure what the GT tyre size was originally and am looking for a suitable all weather tyre for road use only on my soon to be completed rebuild . I will be running the car as close to standard spec as possible including the regular 4.5j volvo wheels. If anyone can recommend a suitable tyre size upgrade and manufacturer I will take a look I have run vredestein quartrac 195 /65 15 before on road rally cars with 5.5j wheels and these were good but not sure if running on 4.5j might not be quite right ???

Mar 2nd, 2022, 10:25	#2
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: May 21st, 2024 11:46 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	Standard wheels are 4". Are you sure you have 4.5" wheels? These came on the estate and the 1800 if I am not mistaken. __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Mar 2nd, 2022, 16:36	#6
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Yesterday 19:07 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	I run Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and think they are excellent. But on wider rims so don't know what other sizes they do. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Mar 2nd, 2022, 22:23	#9
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I have been running 195/65-15's on 4J wheels for nearly 30 years set at 30PSI wear is even. They are tight to get on but do go. 4.5J is a better fit for them. You could otherwise use the 185/65-15 but they are slightly low geared __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Mar 3rd, 2022, 08:40	#10
red122 Master Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tunbridge wells	tyres Thanks very much for the advice

Mar 2nd, 2022, 12:52	#3
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: May 19th, 2024 17:59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	Red; According to my tire chart, minimum wheel width for 195/65 15 is 5.5". See: https://www.sw-em.com/Wheels_Tires_S...nd_Wheel_Sizes Cheers

Mar 2nd, 2022, 13:59	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:22 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Yes. the GT came with 4" wheels and standard 165 tyres. Not much choice now in this size, especially in better brands and qualities. Are Continental still available?

Mar 2nd, 2022, 15:58	#5
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: May 19th, 2024 17:59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	Derek; ...don't know about Contis, but last summer, I bought new production Vredestein Sprint Classics in 165/78-15, which work out well for the 4" standard wheels... Cheers

Mar 2nd, 2022, 17:25	#7
142 Guy Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:14 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada	If you want to be OEM, the Vredestein Sprint Classic would probably be the ticket. Not cheap and availability can be spotty so you may need to start the search early. The Sprint Classic is listed as a summer tire, not an all season tire. Ultra ultra paranoid people say that summer class tires should not be driven in temperatures below 5 C. I would check with Vredestein to see what there guidance is around allowable operating temperatures for the Sport Classic. A temperature limitation might influence your selection.

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