Hi everybody. This is my first post, as I have joined only moments ago. I own a 1965 mk2 3.8 and its time for new tyres. I was keen to put Pirelli Cinturato 185/R/15's on but it appears that they are not available in Australia So I am asking for ideas on the best tyres to suit my car.

 

Hello John, welcome to the forum.
Here's a thread that I started with some information that may be helpful.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...e-size-116157/

58mk1x2 lives in Australia _ may be if you send him a PM he might be able to help.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...-build-133777/

There is always xks.com, but it would cost a small fortune to send them half way around the planet and I don't think they're Pirelli.

VT-185HR15 - Vredestein Tire


Wow !!!! are those Pirelli tires ever expensive, I couldn't find a Canadian supplier and Google just brought up sellers from the UK at 277pounds excluding vat !


That's 2089.48 after the exchange into Canadian currency and I haven't even figured the shipping and the taxes yet !

 

I just bought a set of the Vredsteins for an E-Type because the 205's caught on the rear fender lip when trying to remove one. I don't have any problem with the 205's on the 3.8 S Type. I'll note later the exact size and brand....

 

I am using 205/70R15 on my Mk2, with the inconvenient that they are very close to the rear spats and I use "coombs" spats as a precaution. But the great advantage is that they are available anywhere at very reasonable prices.
JP

 

My Mk2 came with 185/80 Michelin on the front and Hankook on the back. Both have no problem with clearance.
I can't tell you where they were purchased but must have come from Aus.
Unfortunately neither will fit in place of the spare. (can anyone suggest something that will? as the old Olympic is older than me.)

 

Thanks t all. I have decided to replace my Vredsteins with a new set. I have had a good run with this set, but I did want to try something different; but not to be! I have found that Antique tyres I Melbourne stock them....but not cheap!! Thanks again to all. John.

 

Anyone tried these budget Nankang Classics on the Mk2? Nankang Classic 001 185/80 R15 93V - www.eiretyres.com
Recommended for Citroen DS and reminiscent of the Michelin XVS:https://citroenclassics.wordpress.co...-for-d-models/

 

Hi all. I have a mk2 3.8 I want to restore but would like to replace the steel wheels with some mags. Does anyone know the pics and offset and all that is for the car? Would be greatly appreciated

 

Hi John,

I have a later '340' Mk2

I have had Hankook K715 185/80R15's on these for ages

Totally transformed the steering and perform well

Best thing is they are not expensive and are readily available in Australia

Happy motoring

Nigel