Tires Needed

[johnnypie]

Any suggestions for a good brand of tires to replace my originals with? Any info such as sizes, etc. would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Chris 16409]

Do a tire search on the forum, you should get a wealth of information. Basically tire manufactures are not making many tires in our sizes anymore. It's hard to find a matching set with the OEM sizes. Many people run a 225-60 R15 series tire in the rear instead of a 235 series tire. If you go on Discount tire direct or Tire rack, you should be able to find a matching set searching for 195's in the front and 225's in the rear.

[DMCMW Dave]

Many people run a 225-60 R15 series tire in the rear instead of a 235 series tire. .

We've had reasonably good luck with Toyo Extensa and Falken Ziex in those two sizes (195-60-14 front and 225-60-15 rear). Vredestein also has those two sizes in a tire branded "designed by Giugiaro" which is kind of neat with the DeLorean. That tire is about 2x the price of the other Asian tires, and are IMO somewhat noisier, but they are a much higher quality tire.

Choice get a lot wider if you don't care about the front and rear being the same tread pattern or product line (or even brand) personal decision I guess.

Stay away from Chinese tires.

[Chris 16409]

I currently using the Falken ZiEx 912's. but it seems they have been discontinued. I don't know what will be available in the next 5 years when I need new tires.

[acaciolo]

I have the Vredestein and they are awesome. They not only ride great, but they have a very cool Designed by Giugairo" graphic on the outside. Best looking tires I've ever seen. They are getting hard to find though.

tony

[Gregadeth]

I just put new tires on mine a few weeks ago. I went with BF Goodrich:

G-force Super Sport - 195/60/14 (fronts)
Radial T/A - 235/60/15 (rears)

This was the basically the only option for me that I could find, that met my 4 main criteria:
- Stock sizes
- Matching brand
- Made in USA
- Reasonably priced

Got them from tirerack.com. I think they were about $450 altogether (shipping included).

[81dmc]

Stay away from Chinese tires.

I can attest to this! DMCFL put 4 Kumho china bombs on my car. They are very low quality tires IMO. Will be switching to Falken Ziex tires soon.

[DMCMW Dave]

I can attest to this! DMCFL put 4 Kumho china bombs on my car. They are very low quality tires IMO. Will be switching to Falken Ziex tires soon.

Kumho is typically Korean - are they marked "China"?

[81dmc]

Kumho is typically Korean - are they marked "China"?

Mine are marked "China." I think they have plants in both countries.

[sdg3205]

Here's some news I have been debating sharing. I was afraid of raising expectations and also having some negative feedback on the brand and style.

I have been speaking to the marketing and customer service reps at BF Goodrich about re-launching the 195/60/14 radial TA. I have actually been hounding them for a few years and just recently I spoke with someone who said they were actually aware of the situation with our cars and were looking into the feasibility of bringing that size back. Naturally, we'd be back to having a matched set again with (at least what I consider) one of the best tire brands and styles. Anyway, it could all go nowhere but if you guys want to help me tip the scales ever more to our favour, send BF Goodrich a quick email with the same (true) sob story about our complete lack of adequate, stock, matched pairs.

I don't think it's impossible. Sounds like other classics are asking for the same thing.