The ERA Slabside Q and A Thread

[dacobb]

So here's today's topic - Tires

My understanding is the ERA slabside will accept either 205/70r15 or 215/65r15 tires.

I am having difficulty finding a whitewall tire in either size.

Maxxis, a tire company from Taiwan, makes a 3/4" whitewall in the 205 size.

I can't find anyone who makes a whitewall in the 215 size.

And the coolest tire I have found is the Vredestein Sprint Classic which are about $250 each, but only in blackwall.

So, 1) are you considering a whitewall tire, and if yes 2) have you found one?

[LMH]

Originally Posted by dacobb

So here's today's topic - Tires

My understanding is the ERA slabside will accept either 205/70r15 or 215/65r15 tires.

I am having difficulty finding a whitewall tire in either size.

Maxxis, a tire company from Taiwan, makes a 3/4" whitewall in the 205 size.

I can't find anyone who makes a whitewall in the 215 size.

And the coolest tire I have found is the Vredestein Sprint Classic which are about $250 each, but only in blackwall.

So, 1) are you considering a whitewall tire, and if yes 2) have you found one?

It’s totally personal preference but we’ve found the Michelin XWX 215/70-15 to be about the best looking tire and best performer on the market! Its not a white wall but it’s profile and tread pattern look “right” and I think you’d find it’s what most original owners use on their cars.
Larry

[dacobb]

Originally Posted by LMH

It’s totally personal preference but we’ve found the Michelin XWX 215/70-15 to be about the best looking tire and best performer on the market! Its not a white wall but it’s profile and tread pattern look “right” and I think you’d find it’s what most original owners use on their cars.
Larry

I had those on my 1985 BMW 535.


Didn't know they are still making them.

[dacobb]

Originally Posted by LMH

It’s totally personal preference but we’ve found the Michelin XWX 215/70-15 to be about the best looking tire and best performer on the market! Its not a white wall but it’s profile and tread pattern look “right” and I think you’d find it’s what most original owners use on their cars.
Larry

Will that 215/70 fit within the slabside wheel well?

Damn those things are $350 each.

[LMH]

Originally Posted by dacobb

Will that 215/70 fit within the slabside wheel well?

Damn those things are $350 each.

I don’t know about an ERA but that photo I posted is an original car. I’ve also seen 205’s used though I think the slightly bigger tire looks better.

Yes, they are expensive but with small block cars, you got to pay if you want to play!
Larry