Wheels/Tyres: 140: - 165SR15 tyres

pyaap · Sep 20th, 2007, 23:52

Can anyone tell me where I can get hold of some 165SR15 tyres for my dad's 1973 144 DeLuxe? Its sailed through its MOT but I've been warned that one of the tyres does need to be replaced soon but both the dealer and myself are struggling to find tyres in that size. Any help is appreciated.

Snowman · Sep 21st, 2007, 10:10

Try searching Black Circles on the web, they're offering Michelin options, Vredestein also make a tyre in this range in the Classic range. You could also check with the Amazon & PV users as that's the size they use as well. From memory, I think it also fits the VW Beetle. I use 185/70 x 15 on mine but the 185/65 x 15 is the most common alternative.

JIM C · Sep 21st, 2007, 10:16

Vredestein
Summer tyres SPRINT CLASSIC
165 R15 86H

with mytyres.co.uk only £ 74.70

Black circles almost £100 for michelin fitted

pyaap · Sep 21st, 2007, 10:56

So just out of curiosity, would a 165SR15 then equate to a 165 R15? Unfortunately, with the car being so old, my dealer is stumped and a couple of well established tyre places I have called said that "SR" tyres are no longer available. If its a 165 R 15 that will work, then its sorted because my local COSTCO stocks them at a very reasonable price.

Thanks again for your replies.

Snowman · Sep 21st, 2007, 12:18

R is just the speed rating so you can use use what you have found, SR/VR/HR is the older way of describing them, now they just follow the alphabet!

JIM C · Sep 21st, 2007, 12:36

The answer is Yes and the tyres are of a suitable speed rating for a 144.

chris m · Sep 21st, 2007, 23:28

Just fitted 165 R 15 Hankook tyres to my PV, sourced via mytyres.co.uk. Haven't done a lot of miles with them yet but they seem to be alright, especially for that price!

Cheers, Chris

pyaap · Sep 21st, 2007, 23:37

Many thanks to all who posted replies. I'll get some of the recommended tyres on order then.

222s · Sep 22nd, 2007, 02:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowman

R is just the speed rating so you can use use what you have found, SR/VR/HR is the older way of describing them, now they just follow the alphabet!

No, R means radial! S would be the speed rating (112mph).

I use Firestone F560 165R15T (118mph speed rating) on my Amazon. They're usually about £50 inc fitting

HTH

pyaap · Sep 22nd, 2007, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by 222s

No, R means radial! S would be the speed rating (112mph).

I use Firestone F560 165R15T (118mph speed rating) on my Amazon. They're usually about £50 inc fitting

HTH

Thanks for that, so as long as its a 165 R15, with the appropriate speed rating, then I should be fine? I guess the R (radial) is to differentiate it from the more traditional cross-ply ones then.

Sep 20th, 2007, 23:52	#1
pyaap Non-T4 T4s RULE!!!! Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 11:24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol / Bath	165SR15 tyres Can anyone tell me where I can get hold of some 165SR15 tyres for my dad's 1973 144 DeLuxe? Its sailed through its MOT but I've been warned that one of the tyres does need to be replaced soon but both the dealer and myself are struggling to find tyres in that size. Any help is appreciated. __________________ "An Engine Which Runs Lean Lives on Borrowed Time" http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=13998

Sep 21st, 2007, 10:16	#3
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Vredestein Summer tyres SPRINT CLASSIC 165 R15 86H with mytyres.co.uk only £ 74.70 Black circles almost £100 for michelin fitted __________________

Sep 21st, 2007, 10:56	#4
pyaap Non-T4 T4s RULE!!!! Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 11:24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol / Bath	So just out of curiosity, would a 165SR15 then equate to a 165 R15? Unfortunately, with the car being so old, my dealer is stumped and a couple of well established tyre places I have called said that "SR" tyres are no longer available. If its a 165 R 15 that will work, then its sorted because my local COSTCO stocks them at a very reasonable price. Thanks again for your replies. __________________ "An Engine Which Runs Lean Lives on Borrowed Time" http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=13998

Sep 21st, 2007, 12:36	#6
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	The answer is Yes and the tyres are of a suitable speed rating for a 144. __________________

Sep 21st, 2007, 23:37	#8
pyaap Non-T4 T4s RULE!!!! Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 11:24 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol / Bath	Many thanks to all who posted replies. I'll get some of the recommended tyres on order then. __________________ "An Engine Which Runs Lean Lives on Borrowed Time" http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=13998

Sep 21st, 2007, 10:10	#2
Snowman never knowingly slow Last Online: Aug 8th, 2012 09:31 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: near Bath	Try searching Black Circles on the web, they're offering Michelin options, Vredestein also make a tyre in this range in the Classic range. You could also check with the Amazon & PV users as that's the size they use as well. From memory, I think it also fits the VW Beetle. I use 185/70 x 15 on mine but the 185/65 x 15 is the most common alternative.

Sep 21st, 2007, 12:18	#5
Snowman never knowingly slow Last Online: Aug 8th, 2012 09:31 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: near Bath	R is just the speed rating so you can use use what you have found, SR/VR/HR is the older way of describing them, now they just follow the alphabet!

Sep 21st, 2007, 23:28	#7
chris m Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2024 16:39 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: York	Just fitted 165 R 15 Hankook tyres to my PV, sourced via mytyres.co.uk. Haven't done a lot of miles with them yet but they seem to be alright, especially for that price! Cheers, Chris

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