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Originally Posted by Rob. Smith
As you will know 15" 60's series tyres are getting rare...can you enlighten us about what is available ?...please.
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Okay, from what I could gather this morning, there are really only 2 choices in brands as Bridgestone, BF Goodrich (owned by Michelin for the last 12-15yrs) Hankook Riken etc were pretty much the main suppliers and they apparently no longer produce any for Australia now.
BF Goodrich and Road Hugger and Mickey Thompson are kinda available. There is a bloke on the gold coast who has limited numbers of BFG in the following sizes.
14"
215/60x14,225/60x14,235/60x14 & 245/60x14
15"
205/60
215/60
225/60
235/60, 245/60 , 255/60, 275/60,
295/50
235/70 & 255/70x15
these are the sizes that he lists as available.
Would suggest maybe Tire Rack & I could help with fitting etc. I would choose a Comp T/A over a straight T/A (only ever SR rated )any day, and you won't have any issues with compliance as the Comp's( which aren't all that bad a tyre), come HR VR and ZR rated.
That's all I could come up with this morning, but give me a bit of time and I might be able to do better as i get a better feel of things.
What ever you choose do go with Nitrogen to fill the suckers, it works out a little more expensive BUT you won't have air bleeding out through the sidewalls as happens with most tyres,especially if vehicle is left standing for long periods etc. We charge $10/tyre retail but I'll be able to do better I'm sure.
Hope that helps
Rog