[Healeys] Coker Tires

[Roger Grace]

Look at the Longstone site; there is indeed a 185 HR 15 Michelin XVS-P with 1mm shorter diameter than the XAS 180 HR 15. The XAS is the one with the asymmetrical tread pattern recommended for our cars.

See quote from their website:

“Michelin excellent XVS & XVS-P range of tyres are asymmetric tyres that make a remarkable improvement to the directional stability of a classic cars. The XVS and XVS-P tyres are a development of the earlier Michelin XAS. The difference between the XVS and the XVS-P tyre is that the XVS-P has a raised curbing band on the outside of the tyre. “

rg

From: I Erbs 
Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 3:36 PM
To: Steve B. Gerow 
Cc: Ahealey help 
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Coker Tires

The seller says 185. I asked for a photo of the info.

Mr. Ira Erbs

On Aug 23, 2015 2:50 PM, "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote:

  John/Ira,
  I'm currently running the 180-15 Michelins Longstone sells, which are evidently the same as those Coker sells (made in
  Serbia by Michelin). Both suppliers list them at 26.8" in diameter. Mine measure 27" as mounted when measured
  horizontally.

  Coker lists the 180 but not the 185. Maybe Ira typed the size incorrectly.

  These are period-style higher-profile tires and look and ride great.

  --
  Steve Gerow



  >  -------Original Message-------
  >  From: JOHN BAHE SR <johnbahesr at gmail.com>
  >  To: Steve B. Gerow <steveg at abrazosdata.com>
  >  Cc: healeys at autox.team.net <healeys at autox.team.net>
  >  Subject: Re: [Healeys] Coker Tires
  >  Sent: Aug 23 '15 12:40
  >
  >  Alan Hendrix says you need a minimum of 26 3/4 inches measuring
  >  between the bottom opening of the rear wheel wells to use a 185 X 15
  >  tire.  The Vredestein 185 x 15  tire is 26.60 in diameter.....that is
  >  the tire Alan sells !!  Hope you can use this info !!
  >
  >  John
  >
  >  On Sun, Aug 23, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Steve B. Gerow
  >  <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote:
  >
  >  > Ira Erbs wrote:
  >  >>>>
  >  >
  >  > I have a chance to buy 4 new Coker 185/15 tires for $250.00
  >  > Tried looking at the archives, but got confusing replies.
  >  > Will these work on my BN4? New springs in back.
  >  > <<<
  >  >
  >  > The most correct size is 180/15, which the Longstone/Coker
  >  > Michelins fit well and fill the wheel wells.
  >  >
  >  > 5 mm isn't much of a difference. You might get some scrubbing in
  >  > the front. This is a high profile tire which should
  >  > look manly on the Healey!
  >  >
  >  > --
  >  > Steve Gerow
  >  > 59BN6
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