GTV Tire Recommendations
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If I can recall the stock wheel size is 165/60-14, am i correct? Wider and Lower eh. I don't know what the widest tire you can throw on a 14x6 rim is. I'd say max 195. I also think it'd be hard to find a 60 or lower profile tire for a 14 inch rim.
The best thing to do is go browse Tirerack and see what they have in store for you. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/SearchTires.jsp
Hopefully some BB heads can provide some info. I more familiar with the 7 inch rims.
The best thing to do is go browse Tirerack and see what they have in store for you. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/SearchTires.jsp
Hopefully some BB heads can provide some info. I more familiar with the 7 inch rims.
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since it is a 67, it should have 15" stock. 14" started in 1969 with the 1750 models.
a good tire size whould be 195/60. if you go with a 205, it would not look right because the rim is narrow and you would have a lotof tire hanging over. check and see if yokohama makes an avs intermediate in that size, they are nice performance tires. only problem i have with them is that they wear fast (at least mine do). you can also go with a nice pirelli p4000 or p600. got a set of those on my 164 and i'm very happy with them. all the tires i mentioned about should be under $100 mounted and balanced.
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since it is a 67, it should have 15" stock. 14" started in 1969 with the 1750 models.
a good tire size whould be 195/60. if you go with a 205, it would not look right because the rim is narrow and you would have a lotof tire hanging over. check and see if yokohama makes an avs intermediate in that size, they are nice performance tires. only problem i have with them is that they wear fast (at least mine do). you can also go with a nice pirelli p4000 or p600. got a set of those on my 164 and i'm very happy with them. all the tires i mentioned about should be under $100 mounted and balanced.
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AVS Yoko's
I'm running AVS's right now, you can't go wrong with this tire. Oh and there 43 bucks at TireRack, because their discontinued. Buy a extra tire, just in case one pops (I need to buy an extra tire).
Highs: Supper Grippy (160 treadwear), good speed rating (v), very quiet even on corners.
Lows: Wear out quick 20,000 miles (what do you expect with a 160 treadwear tire). Become gushy at times (or its my rookie driving).
I'm running AVS's right now, you can't go wrong with this tire. Oh and there 43 bucks at TireRack, because their discontinued. Buy a extra tire, just in case one pops (I need to buy an extra tire).
Highs: Supper Grippy (160 treadwear), good speed rating (v), very quiet even on corners.
Lows: Wear out quick 20,000 miles (what do you expect with a 160 treadwear tire). Become gushy at times (or its my rookie driving).
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I second the recommendation for the Yoko AVSi - if you can find them. I got one of the last sets (for a spare) in the US in 205/60-14 for my GTV. These seem to work best on my 6" wide Panasports.
I have tried running 195/60-14 and they just didn't work - too short a sidewall, the car was a bit too low. If you want to go with a 195 I would consider a 195/65-14.
I have tried running 195/60-14 and they just didn't work - too short a sidewall, the car was a bit too low. If you want to go with a 195 I would consider a 195/65-14.
Id reconmend Kumho ECSTA 716 HP4, there a pretty good high performance all season tire and they do make it in a P175/65R14, youd probably get a little distortion with running a taller sidewall tire but I wouldent think its a big deal. Bad part is about keeping your stock 14" rim, its hard to come across ultra high performance tires, they usually start off applications for a 15" rim and up. Maybe something you'd want to consider running 15" rims's if you want something with more of an aggressive tread.
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Anthony's right
My '67 has 15x6 steel rims. Thanks for all the suggestions! I've been perusing Tirerack.com. My last comparison narrowed down to Pirelli and Yokohama. I am leaning towards 60's to have stiffer sidewalls to improve handling, and lower the center of gravity. I may be way off though. Perhaps I should be more concerned with my speedometer's accuracy. I still haven't learned my kilometers to miles conversions. All I know is that 100 kph equals 62 mph.
Any suggestions on tire dealers?
My '67 has 15x6 steel rims. Thanks for all the suggestions! I've been perusing Tirerack.com. My last comparison narrowed down to Pirelli and Yokohama. I am leaning towards 60's to have stiffer sidewalls to improve handling, and lower the center of gravity. I may be way off though. Perhaps I should be more concerned with my speedometer's accuracy. I still haven't learned my kilometers to miles conversions. All I know is that 100 kph equals 62 mph.
Any suggestions on tire dealers?
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I have been wondering about my rim size. I posted their size as 15x4-1/2 because that's what a friend told me. For the width, do you measure the inside or the overall width? Mine are 4-1/2" on the inside and 5-1/2" wide overall. Either way, they're too skinny.
I was offered a set of 14x6 steel rims. They'd need to be cleaned and painted but otherwise are in good shape. Any ideas what they're worth?
What did you do to take care of these issues? I saw the pic of your fender! heh hehSniady said:
I have been wondering about my rim size. I posted their size as 15x4-1/2 because that's what a friend told me. For the width, do you measure the inside or the overall width? Mine are 4-1/2" on the inside and 5-1/2" wide overall. Either way, they're too skinny.
I was offered a set of 14x6 steel rims. They'd need to be cleaned and painted but otherwise are in good shape. Any ideas what they're worth?
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Well after all this time I finally purchased new tires for my GTV. I wanted to get a set of Yokohama AVS ES100's but they cost more and the treadwear is only rated at 280.
I settled on shopping at America's Tire Co. since I could have everything done locally. Plus they offer free lifetime balancing and rotation. I can even bring in our Accord for free rotation.
Since I could not spend the money on powder coating the rims I bought off Anthony, I had to stick with my stock 15x4.5" steel rims.
I went from the original Michelin XZX 165SR15's, to Phantom Warrior (made by Michelin) 195/60R15. I went in to purchase a set of Yokohama Avid H4's but the guy recommended these Warriors as having better grip, plus they were about 100bux cheaper overall. He said the only complaint he's heard about them is that they're noisier than the Yokies. Since my GTV is already noisy, what with the engine and exhaust, I can't hear the tires at all.
I am extremely happy with these cheapie tires (300 bones out the door)! They have transformed my GTV from a wiggly unstable car to a road gripping beast. Since she's already equipped with Koni's, she handles great. All I need is to replace the missing sway bar end link bushings and the handling will be set.
Thanks to everyone for all the input!
I settled on shopping at America's Tire Co. since I could have everything done locally. Plus they offer free lifetime balancing and rotation. I can even bring in our Accord for free rotation.
Since I could not spend the money on powder coating the rims I bought off Anthony, I had to stick with my stock 15x4.5" steel rims.
I went from the original Michelin XZX 165SR15's, to Phantom Warrior (made by Michelin) 195/60R15. I went in to purchase a set of Yokohama Avid H4's but the guy recommended these Warriors as having better grip, plus they were about 100bux cheaper overall. He said the only complaint he's heard about them is that they're noisier than the Yokies. Since my GTV is already noisy, what with the engine and exhaust, I can't hear the tires at all.
I am extremely happy with these cheapie tires (300 bones out the door)! They have transformed my GTV from a wiggly unstable car to a road gripping beast. Since she's already equipped with Koni's, she handles great. All I need is to replace the missing sway bar end link bushings and the handling will be set.
Thanks to everyone for all the input!
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It would be cool if GTV owners posted pics/views of their tires/wheels listing the wheel and tire sizes...i've been reading the various tire threads on the BB which have been helpful but confusing as I can't picture these tire/wheel combos in my head on a GTV! 
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