have new momo alloys! now for the tyres, any suggestions?

Started by Team Jacobs, March 16, 2010, 02:48:44 PM

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Team Jacobs

I have a brand new set of momos for my 105 - could'nt resisit with the pound being the way it is.
Now for tyres - at 14 by 6 there are not that many options for lower profiles.
Any one used C Drive yokohama"s 195/60 ? Seem to be the stickest?
Open to suggestions - cheers JJ.
PAST: 72' 105 GTV 2000 road car
           89' 75 Twinspark track car
         76' GT Alfetta 1.8 track car
        76" SUD Ti 1.2 road car

Paul Gulliver

Justin,

Great to hear you back on the forum. Good luck with the 105 Any updates on the 75

Gully
Paul Gulliver
Present
2017 Silver Giulia Veloce
1979 Silver Alfa 116 GTV Twin Spark
1973 Red Alfa 105 2.0 GTV

Past
2013 Giulietta QV
2006 Black 159 2.2 J
1970 Dutch Blue Series 2 1750
1975 Blue Alfetta Sedan 1.8
1981 Piper Yellow Alfetta GTV 2000
1985 Red Alfetta GTV2.0
1989 White Alfa 164
2000 156

Team Jacobs

PAUL, THE 75 IS VERY NEAR COMPLETION ALTHOUGH VERY BEHIND SCHEDUAL. THE CHIEF ENGINEER IS BUSY DECIPHERING CLASSIC ALFA WIRING BUT A FIRE UP IS CLOSE! SHOULD BE A GOOD THING ON THE TRACK. HOPE TO FINALLY BE AT A SPRINT SOONISH - SEE YOU THERE, CHEERS JJ.
PAST: 72' 105 GTV 2000 road car
           89' 75 Twinspark track car
         76' GT Alfetta 1.8 track car
        76" SUD Ti 1.2 road car

Alfalfa

Quote from: Team Jacobs on March 16, 2010, 02:48:44 PM
I have a brand new set of momos for my 105 - could'nt resisit with the pound being the way it is.
Now for tyres - at 14 by 6 there are not that many options for lower profiles.
Any one used C Drive yokohama"s 195/60 ? Seem to be the stickest?
Open to suggestions - cheers JJ.

I've got s-drives on my gtv, brilliant brilliant tyre.  this discussion was just had not long ago amongst us 116 owners

http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php?topic=4331.0
Current:
2009 Ford Focus XR5T
1982 Alfetta GTV 2.0 (out to stud)

Previous:
1986 Nissan Pintara Shaggin Wagon

Davidm1600

I have Pirelli P6000 (195X14x55) on my 14x6 BWA Alfa alloy rims. These tyres have been superb, though from memory were not cheap.  I have Pirelli P600s on my Fiat AC 124 and ditto re being superb and I think these also were a little costly.  Both have lasted really well.

I have just fitted a set of Pirelli P7s on my 156 Sportwagon, I can't really comment on how good or not these are, as they were only fitted yesterday.  However, they certainly feel excellent in comparison to the old Michelin Pilots that were on the car beforehand, but that could be simply as the old tyres were worn out.  I need some rain to be able to properly compare.  The price for the P7s fitted balanced etc worked out at about $900 from Bob Jane.  They were listed as being on special at approx $170 per tyre.

I suspect I must be a driving Pirelli advertisement given the above !! ;D ;D  Dave
Current:
2003 JTS 156 sportwagon
1969 Giulia sedan (x2)
1969 AC Fiat 124 sport

Past: '76 Alfetta 1.8 GT 
        '76 Alfetta 1.8 Sedan
        ' 73 2L Berlina

Brad M

Bruno (at Maranello-Pursang) organised a set of nice Bridgestones for me 18 months ago, I find they suit the 105 pretty well.

Not sure if the are still available, but a quick conversation with him would confirm that, or he could give you an alternative suggestion.
06 147 JTD 1.9
76 116 GT 2.0
72 105 GTV 2.0

Gone... 2x 147 GTA, 2x 90, 2x SudSprint

Next? ... http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php?topic=17067

Team Jacobs

Thanks guys for all the suggestions and links.
Going to go for C-Drives as can get for $140 a pop so shall report how goes - cheers JJ.
PAST: 72' 105 GTV 2000 road car
           89' 75 Twinspark track car
         76' GT Alfetta 1.8 track car
        76" SUD Ti 1.2 road car

Alfalfa

go for it, you should be pretty happy, I'm a massive massive Yokohama fan, ever since the days of the a509s
Current:
2009 Ford Focus XR5T
1982 Alfetta GTV 2.0 (out to stud)

Previous:
1986 Nissan Pintara Shaggin Wagon