Tyres

[Dilkris]

Can any member in the UK, (sorry all non UK members), point me in the right direction for a source of tyres - looking for 185/70/13 and 175/70/13 (TCS) with the same tread pattern - I am going round in circles here. 

[jbcollier]

The PIrelli Cintirato  CN36 is available tomorrow in both 175/70 and 185/70.  Not a recommendation, as I have not used them myself.

[jbcollier]

Also Avon CR6ZZ and Dunlop SP Sport AquaJet.  I believe both Longetone and Vintage Tire carry them and the Pirellis.

[Dilkris]

Thanks John - I was more focused on where to get them from - your recommendations are well appreciated but shipping from Canada is likely to be expensive for me here across the pond.     

[jbcollier]

Long stone and Vintage Tire are both in the UK.  Wish they were in Canada!!!

[gideon]

Try the big online tyre sellers.  This one seems to have plenty of options

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/

They are currently showing 14 options in stock at 185/70r13 and 87 at 175/70r13.  You'll have to see what's available in both sizes.

[jbcollier]

https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/

https://www.vintagetyres.com/

[EuropaTC]

I've used blackcircles & etyres in the past. I think it was etyres that had a mobile fitter who delivered & fitted the tyres then balanced the wheels at our house. The same guy did my wife's Audi, my Cayman & the Europa - a great service.

https://www.blackcircles.com/

https://www.etyres.co.uk/175-70-13?speed=all&load_index=all

If they don't do your area then look around because some of the internet suppliers have deals with local mobile fitters.  Shouldn't be any problem getting hold of 175/185 in 70 profile but you might be restricted on the maker. 

Brian

[Dilkris]

Long stone and Vintage Tire are both in the UK.  Wish they were in Canada!!!

Seriously?  Sorry John, I didn't know. "My Bad" as they say these days.   

[JR73]

“Tyres on the drive” might be worth checking, have used black circles, etyres and Tyreleader in the past for a wide variety of vehicles all with good service/prices  - depends on which one has the best offers/prices at the time you search. Tyreleader had some amazing deals pre COVID but they ship from all over Europe which appears to be limiting them atm.

[4129R]

eBay.

Uniroyal or Yokohama.

I think Demon Tweeks sell them. Cost includes fast delivery.

[jpane]

I have mentioned this before, but it’s appropriate to this discussion. My first Europa, 4339R, came from the factory with Dunlop SP Sports (I believe that was the name.) Fantastic handling. When replacements were needed, I bought the CN36 Pirelli, because the car magazines raved about them. They were awful, completely changed the handling. A friend who did a lot of Autocross agreed. We thought it was due to the change from fabric to steel belts, probably because the Europa is so light.

[JeffBatt]

Just curious, what was bad about the Pirellis?  Sloppy feeling?  Steering response?  Rough ride?

Thanks!

[gideon]

It's also worth saying that the Pirelli CN36 is a heavy tire at around 20lbs for 175/70r13 according to this page

https://www.vintagetyres.com/shop/tyres/pirelli-cn36-cinturato-175-70r13-82v

[andyj007]

https://www.asdatyres.co.uk/uniroyal/rainexpert-3/175-70-13-82-t--rainexpert-3
https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre/uniroyal-rainexpert-3-185-70-r13-86-t