tires and wheels Tires

[JFT]

I gather that one of the reasons folks move from 13-inch wheels to 14-inchers is because of the paucity of choices when it comes to 13-inch tires.

Dunno, maybe you folks all know about Coker Tire. They buy obsolete molds and continue to produce those tires.

Thus the Michelin XAS and Vredestine Sprint - both pretty good tires - remain available through Coker in 165-13 sizes.

Just thought a few of you might be interested.

[roadhog0]

Im tempted to throw a set on my new Turbines wheels. I'll have to see how they compare in price to the 13" Maxxis performance tires.

[JohnS]

How about these Coker MICHELIN XDX at $500 a pop 185/70 13

I'd check out Kumhos in 185/70 13

http://www.kumhousa.com/Tire.aspx?id=a554ff1f-6f0e-4a7b-b4f2-f117f7942a2d&cat=22

[Paul7002]

John hits on the problem. Coker tire are pretty expensive, at least that my understanding. And tire tech and tread design have advanced a long was since 1970. So a more modern, less expensive tire seems liek a better choice unless you're a stickler for originality.

[mcaden]

Some well reviewed Vredestein tires are available in 185/70/13 from www.tiresunlimited.com -- you will need to order them as they are not currently in stock and shipped from Europe.

vredestein quatrac II tires

185/70/13

$62.45 each

[bills2002]

Look! Tire rack has Kumhos in the correct size for our 02s. I love the Kumho 185s on Otto but they are a bitch to turn while standing still.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=Power+Star+758&partnum=68TR3758&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=BMW&autoYear=1974&autoModel=2002&autoModClar=

[JLA]

I have a set of four Vredestein QuaTrac 2's in 185-70-13 that have less than 50 miles. I bought them 2 weeks ago, mounted them and ended up trading them out for Vredestein Sprint +. I will post these for sale soon on FAQ.

[mcaden]

I have a set of four Vredestein QuaTrac 2's in 185-70-13 that have less than 50 miles. I bought them 2 weeks ago, mounted them and ended up trading them out for Vredestein Sprint +. I will post these for sale soon on FAQ.

Can you let me know why you decided to swap the Qua Trac 2's for the Sprint + and where you ordered them from? Also, what size did you order the Sprint + in... they appear to only come in a largest size of 165R13... which is a slightly smaller tire, but will work. Are you satisfied?

Thanks much.

-Marc

[MikeD]

The XAS's Coker offer are tube type tires. I dont remember my original XAS's being tube type. I could swear they were tubeless. Is that how you remember them?

[mcaden]

I just looked at the Kumho Power Star 758 at the tire rack. I am currently debating them between either the Vredestein Quadrac or Sprint plus. I am inclined to stick with a 185/70/13 tire... which rules out the V Sprint Plus. The Kumho's look nice... any flaws in terms of the ride or otherwise?

[Bill_Riblett]

I know that at least some of the original XASs were tube-type. The XVS that replaced them were tubeless.

I've driven a tii that had the Coker XAS and was amazed at how little traction they had. I guess they are good for a concours car, but no fun to drive on otherwise.

[TobyB]

Michelin XAS

Rocks shaped to roughly a circle. You'd be better off with Sumitomo or

Cheng Shin.

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[jgerock]

Based on some 13" tires I had on some previous Hondas (185-70-13), the Michelin MXL and MXV series were much better than the older XAS.

If I'm not mistaken, some steel wheels made for use with inner tubes can be identified by a square section where the stem protrudes from the rim. Not 100% sure about this.

At one time, Coker was selling Michelin's for use with tubes.