[alfa] tires

["Timothy Leigh Rodgers" <timothy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Trouble is, I'm told one can no longer get 185/70/14 in a Pirelli P4000 or
P6000. If anyone knows where you can get them, please let me know. I just
got some P4000 for my '67 Giulia Super but had to get 195/65/14 instead.  I
could have gone to another tire manufacturer, but my baby don't want no
foreigner's tires-just pure Italian or she won't drive for me!

Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 08:16:57 -0400
From: "Brian Shorey" <bshorey@domain.elided>
Subject: RE: [alfa] Spider Tires

>     Going to put some new rubber on my 78 Spider so it will
> pass inspection
> (read: "so I can drive it while I restore the body a bit at a
> time!"---Can't bear the thought of completely disconnecting
> myself from my new toy in case a few of those rare warm days
> creep out this winter!). Anyhow, I did a little research and
> read that 185/70/14s are a nice, middle of the road
> substitute for the 165HR14s (complete with Italian writing!)
> that are currently on it. Is this a reasonable tire size for
> the short term? I plan to put the original size back to
> complete the restoration, but that may not be for a year or
> more. Any input is greatly appreciated. This forum is
> excellent for good advice! ---Michael (A Hunky with a growing
> love for I-talian cars!)

I'd put the 185/70's on it, and leave them on it.  They'll give you the
'period' feel.  I think 185/70 was a standard tire size on the Spider,
at least for a while.

bs
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