13" Tires

[SydneyTii]

17 hours ago, Gordon said:

 

Now the purists hate me but I left 13" tires behind in the early 80's on my 02 and haven't looked back since

Wait... what.... the 80’s are over!

[Mike Self]

Does anyone have recent experience with 185/70 x 13 Toyo Extensa AS tires?  They seem to be readily available in the $60 or so range...any good?  

 

I agree with the posters about Kuhmo Solus tires...not much good in the wet.

 

mike

 

 

[Longstone Tyres]

Hi

 

If you are in the States, you can buy the CN36 from Lucas Classic Tires.

 

https://www.lucasclassictires.com/185-70VR13-PIRELLI-CINTURATO-CN36-1857013CN36.htm

 

Also correct me if i'm wrong, but i think that the CN36 and the XDX  https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/5439/category/6865 are the only classic tyres in the size 185/70VR13? Does anyone know of another.

[bmw_e30]

by far the best option is lucas tire here in LA

 

almost every tire is in stock and you will get them in a day or two

https://www.lucasclassictires.com/

 

i run michelin defender 175-70-13's on my car on e21 turbines. they are quit and grip well and last a long time and look good

https://www.sullivantire.com/tire/michelin/defender/17570r13/04284?q=4

 

 

Edited May 11, 2020 by bmw_e30

[Longstone Tyres]

Lucas do a 175/70-13 CN36 as well https://www.lucasclassictires.com/175-70VR13-PIRELLI-CINTURATO-CN36-1757013.htm they are a bargain at present.

 

 

[Conserv]

4 hours ago, Longstone Tyres said:

Lucas do a 175/70-13 CN36 as well https://www.lucasclassictires.com/175-70VR13-PIRELLI-CINTURATO-CN36-1757013.htm they are a bargain at present.

 

Just to provide the overall picture, a 175/70-13 tire is approximately 3.4% smaller in diameter than the standard 165/80-13 tire. As the attached illustration from TireSize.com illustrates, if your speedometer was 100% accurate at 60 mph before the switch from 165/80 to 175/70, the actual speed after the switch would be approximately 58 mph, although 60 mph remained the displayed speed.

 

If your speedometer, however, like 95% of ‘02 speedometers, is off by 2% to 10% from the the factory, there’s a 50-50 chance that the undersized tires could actually improve your speedometer’s accuracy. ?

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

Edited May 12, 2020 by Conserv

[Longstone Tyres]

yep, it is nice to have the choice between 185/70r13 and 175/70R13 from Pirelli with that epic CN36 tread pattern.

[David Layton]

I am very happy with the CN36's (185/70 r13) mounted on the dealer option FPS wheels.  The suspension was modified with H&R street springs, Koni Sports and S&S sways. It sits about 3/4" lower.  The car has a very firm ride and flat handling with a '1970's-correct adhesion'.  Which is fine for how I drive.

Edited June 12, 2020 by David Layton

[Longstone Tyres]

We have run out of the 185/70VR13 CN36 for now, but there should be some in the States.

[uai]

On 5/11/2020 at 11:03 AM, Longstone Tyres said:

Also correct me if i'm wrong, but i think that the CN36 and the XDX  https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/5439/category/6865 are the only classic tyres in the size 185/70VR13? Does anyone know of another.

Vredestein Sprint Classic and Dunlop Sport Classic are also V Rated

Edited June 15, 2020 by uai

[Longstone Tyres]

Yes but they aren't classic tyres.

 

These are

 

 

 

[Conserv]

2 hours ago, Longstone Tyres said:

Yes but they aren't classic tyres.

 

These are

 

 

 

Agreed! But not everyone cares... ?

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

[JohnS]

Those Michelin XDXs in 185/70 13 are pricey, but they sure do look awesome.  Has anyone here purchased a set?  I know they are expensive...

[golf73]

There's nothing wrong with the Vredsteins, in fact, they are fine tires. But with the CN36s $30 USD cheaper than the Vreds from TireSmack, geez get the damn Pirellis from Lucas and don't look back.

[tech71]

10 hours ago, Conserv said:

Agreed! But not everyone cares... ?

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

Thats true ?

Edited June 17, 2020 by tech71