Bringing back the BF Goodrich Radial TA in a 195/60/14

[cpistocco]

True... But unless my math and understanding is wrong the second number is the aspect ratio - Height of sidewall to width of tire. In this case the difference between a 60 and a 70 is actually about 2 cm - probably still not noticeable. I might go 70s in front and back so as to keep all things equal.

Cheers
Steven

Remember, too, that whatever the difference is, we must split it in half..... ( It is a wheel, after all). It is the diameter and width that we are concerned with.

[Lenny]

Update coming soon.

Any news either way?

[sdg3205]

There was suppose to be some progress but instead more road blocks. It's hard to push when some people in the right places are doing you a favour. I still have my fingers crossed and I'll keep everyone posted.

[mizemaze]

Any news about the tires?

I have 255/60-15 tires at back. Good condition Cooper Cobra G/T.

At front I have 195/60-14 Kumho regular tires.

These were on it when I bought the car few months ago.

I really need to do something with them!

While BF Goodrich is not making the size 205/60-14 does anyone have a photo with 205/70-14 in front? And if there is what should be the size at the back?

My car is not lowered, stock height...

[Andrew]

Any news about the tires?

I have 255/60-15 tires at back. Good condition Cooper Cobra G/T.

At front I have 195/60-14 Kumho regular tires.

These were on it when I bought the car few months ago.

I really need to do something with them!

While BF Goodrich is not making the size 205/60-14 does anyone have a photo with 205/70-14 in front? And if there is what should be the size at the back?

My car is not lowered, stock height...

Do the 255's on the back give you any clearance problems?

[Morpheus]

There was suppose to be some progress but instead more road blocks. It's hard to push when some people in the right places are doing you a favour. I still have my fingers crossed and I'll keep everyone posted.

Any updates, Dave?

[Morpheus]

I just sent this to Michelin:

Hi. I'm the owner of a 1981 DeLorean and am in the market for some new tires. Unfortunately, Michelin no longer manufactures matching tires to fit my car, but the company did about 10 years ago.


Is there any possibility you could bring back the Pilot Sport line in a 195/60/14 and 235/60/15 size? If so, I know myself and the thousands of other DeLorean owners would be very excited. As it stands now, there are no tire companies offering matched sets of the front and rear sizes. If your company could consider this opportunity, Michelin would be the number one tire supplier for this market and help ensure that owners of these unique cars are able to continue driving and enjoying them!


Thanks and I look forward to an opportunity to purchase from you in the future.

We'll see what happens. Feel free to copy/paste and do the same on their site:
http://www.michelinman.com/US/en/help/contact.html

[DMCVegas]

Why BF Goodrich? Goodyear is the OEM who might still have the molds (albeit in Europe), and there were other tire and rubber companies that made matching sizes in the past too.

Just wondering.

[sdg3205]

Why BF Goodrich? Goodyear is the OEM who might still have the molds (albeit in Europe), and there were other tire and rubber companies that made matching sizes in the past too.

Just wondering.

To be honest, they are my favourite brand for a number of reasons plus i love the way they looked on the delorean. I suppose that makes it a selfish reason, but i figured it i spearheaded the cause i could choose the manufacturer.

I was talking to the owner of Classic Car Adventures up here in BC. He had contacts at BFG in Europe and offered to help get the ball rolling, hence this thread. Not surprisingly, nothing came of it.

[louielouie2000]

To me, it makes the most sense to campaign for the return of the front tire size of the BF Goodrich for multiple reasons:

1. The rear size for DeLoreans is still in production
2. These tires give those who want it a raised white letters option (think BTTF folks)
3. Radial T/A's are primarily marketed towards classic vehicles, which tend to implement smaller wheel sizes (14" & 15"). So it would be advantageous for BF Goodrich to bring them back for other marques benefit as well
4. The sidewall design is clean and non-flashy, allowing the rest of the car to be the main event
5. The retro tread design is period-correct looking for the DeLorean

Yes, the Michelin Pilots were the best tires ever made for these cars, but the likelihood of getting them reproduced in the stock DeLorean sizes is pretty much nil.