Spitfire Tyres.

[tweedy998]

Hi all,

I'm currently researching tyres for a 1975 Spitfire 1500, currently sat on a set of 25year old Avon's. I was wondering if anyone had tried the Blockley tyre in the Spitfire size or had any other recommendations. Many thanks. 

[65redspit]

Hi

I can’t advise on the “Blockley” tyre but I use Avon CR6’s on the road and they are mustard

This link will take you to Longstone Tyres who are the leading authority on classic car tyres 👍

https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/classic-car-tyres/triumph/spitfire.html

Hope this helps :0))

 

[mpbarrett]

Rain masters on my herald very good grip in all weathers.

To be honest, Any new tyre will be much better than an old tyre!

[yorkshire_spam]

I would highly recommend  Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun. I run 175/70 R13 on minilite style alloys on my Spitfire 1500 - great grip even in the wet and only £59 fitted and balanced last time I bought a pair.

 

[Kevin R]

Blockley make very good tyres to suit classic cars and their rims.  I have had fitted some to my Morris Minor because there are very few size correct tyres available to fit it's original steel wheels correctly but they are expensive.

I asked the very same question as you on this forum for my Spitfire 1500 regarding period Michelin tyres from Longstone.  The majority vote was for the Falkens mentioned by Sam in the previous post which I duly fitted and made a massive improvement to the handling and very good value.

My Spitfire had 20y old Pirellis which although in perfect condition made the car understeer very easily on tight bends - not usually a common problem in a Spitfire.  This is no longer a problem with the Falkens although I suspect my previous tyres may have hardened with age - there has been talk of putting a 10y age limit on tyres for the MoT which in general may not be a bad idea.