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Cindyjo - 05 Aug 2006 13:07 GMT

I have a '75 124 Spider and am going to install a set of Panasport wheels. I
need to know the size and lug pattern, and I would like to go with a wider
tire so I guess I need to know how wide I can get away with without any
modifications. Also, I'm looking at going with Pirelli tires and need to
know what size tire I should go with. Nothing too thin; I hate the lowered
look....just something sporty. Any advice on a better tire than Pirelli?

Thanks :)

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Dave - 20 Aug 2006 21:32 GMT

I have bought Pirellis in the past mainly because they were always
decent tires, had good handling characteristics and were Italian, of
course. Now, though, I have found Conti Extreme Contact tires to
handle better, last well and are reasonable, if you can find them in
the right size for your wheels. The one con is that they have stiff
sidewalls so they follow pavment irregularities. Main pro is that they
handle great in dry and well in rain and even snow. They look good
too.

profdave

>I have a '75 124 Spider and am going to install a set of Panasport wheels. I
>need to know the size and lug pattern, and I would like to go with a wider
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>Thanks :)

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Nick ///// - 21 Aug 2006 23:03 GMT

Tyre choice is a VERY MUCH vehicle make, model and model version specific
choice. In performance tyre tests you will find that tyre
manufacturers/importers will find out exactly the make, model and version of
the test car before deciding wether or not to enter the test (Playoff).

A tyre that works for one car could be an absolute disaster on another. ( I
can mention a personal disater on this front).

By all means ask, ask, ask for people's experiences and opinions but do be
very cautious with the repsonses.

If you get 5 people who say they have your extact make/model/verion of your
car and have no concerns, have praises etc. for Brand X, Type Y and Version
Y thn this is a good starting point. Likewise the manufacturer's original
fit is in nearly 100% of cases is a goo safe starting point. There will be
far worse options and far better options. At then end of the day your own
driving style and capabilites will come into effect. You may be the person
who likes to gently push a tyre through its performance threshold to be
rewarded with staged feedback of the tyres inability to cope or you may
prefer that "full on" to adhesion/handling limit and enjoy one's personal
recovery skills/abvility in containing the situation.

Summary. In most cases the manufacturer'smake/ model/OEM fit will be
adequate, safe and reasonbly priced.

Sadly there is no "Try before you buy (on YOUR car)" available in the UK, or
any other country ( to my knowledge).

Good hunting :-)

Nick /////

>I have bought Pirellis in the past mainly because they were always
> decent tires, had good handling characteristics and were Italian, of
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>>Thanks :)

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