2017/03/30 22:19:56
gtv6capri
I need tyres for some capris, 185 60 13 or 185 65 13 in RWC condition prefer Melbourne area
2017/03/30 22:54:47
BEE VEE
Hi John
if you have 5.5" or 6" rims, the 205/60/13 are only $75 Brand New at "The Wheel Factory" Tyre Service on 236-238 Princes Hwy Dandenong South, in between Pound Road and Greens Road
The sizes you mentioned are very hard to get, and when you can, theyre helluva lot dearer
Bernie
ps.................what do think of the looks of period "almost-Jelly Bean" Mags for Mk1 V6 Capri AS PER PIC included ?

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2017/03/31 08:53:06
gtv6capri
I have 2 sets of Rostyles for the 2 latest additions to the fleet.  Im pretty sure the first set for the silver capri are 5", but they were the only set around.  The other set are the original different rostyle wheels off the orange capri which are 5.5".  Thats why Im looking for 185's or 195's as the 205 will be too wide.
 
Oh 5 slots on a capri?  Its a no from me, unless you find the Ansen American Racing 5 slots, they looked good  
2017/03/31 21:49:19
Flighter
205s will fit a 5.5" rim; ran them myself for years (still got 'em in fact). Bulging sidewalls are more my thing than the stretched look the UK boys go for these days too. Protects the edge of the rim from kerb damage too.
2017/03/31 22:09:38
BEE VEE
John,
as Flighter correctly points out, 205's are RWC acceptable and dont bulge out excessively on 5.5" to 6".
Bridgestone Frankston photocopied me a page out of their Bible to put my mind at rest re RWC.
Most Tyre services will be glad to mount even 1 or 2 on your rims for your approval without charge, even if
you dont buy anything. If I'm wrong and they "baulk" when you ask, give me a call and I'll arrange it thru the "trade" at tyre service of your choice, if not the one I mentioned.
cheers
Bernie
ps..............do the 12 Slotters in the inset pic rate any better than the Jelly Beans , anyone ?
........if not, what's an INEXPENSIVE alternative ?

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