Winter Tyres

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:22 pm

I plan to fit some winter tyres to a set of Cooke Cutter 15 x 6's…....assuming best to stick to 185/70 x 15?

Can anyone recommend a suitable tyre in this size...….does such a thing exist?

I appreciate all feedback.

Cheers,

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:26 pm

Get 195/65-15 instead, I would be surprised if you can get winters in 185/70.

Available in more types than you can shake a stick at and near as damn it the same size.

DanG · Post by **DanG** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:27 pm

I've got exactly that... a set of winter tyres on cookies in the garage, but it's raining like something out of the Bible outside, so will post tomorrow...

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:29 pm

Seem to remember Nick Moss being keen on Hankook winter tyres on his 3.2, but different size of course. He'll be along shortly...

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:52 pm

Thank you chaps….if I have to go 195/65, is there anything that 'looks' classic?

A quick search and all look a bit modern

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:40 pm

Darren65 wrote:is there anything that 'looks' classic? A quick search and all look a bit modern

Know what you mean. Haven't found you anything but googled winter rally tyres and found this thread on 1972 Rally tires...

http://www.specialstage.com/forums/show ... ally-Tires

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:26 pm

If you are putting winter tyres on Darren it is for safety first...not their classic looks!

Just get a set that really work.

Mind you bought some for the missus car in November and still not fitted yet...it never gets below 6deg so far so no point...

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:28 am

I have 185/70 x 15 Hankook Winter Icepts. I've had them on 2 911s. They are, IMO, fantastic tyres and great value. I have had a set on my Freelander for a year, so they can do year round work, although they might be a bit scary on a 911 in warmer weather as the tread starts to move around a bit

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:11 am

964RS wrote:
Mind you bought some for the missus car in November and still not fitted yet...it never gets below 6deg so far so no point...

LOL posted this last night and this morning its snowing!!!

Mick Cliff · Post by **Mick Cliff** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:14 am

The Law of Sod!

shoestring7 · Post by **shoestring7** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:17 am

I'm using a set of Continental WinterContacts on my Golf. They're excellent in snow, ice, heavy rain and cold slimy winter roads. Like most winter tyres the tread is 'old fashioned' anyway with small blocks. Cheap in a 195/65 15 size too: http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop. ... eugart=PKW

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hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:39 am

Darren65 wrote:Thank you chaps….if I have to go 195/65, is there anything that 'looks' classic?

A quick search and all look a bit modern

stop being a tart & listen to what Jason says

Norwegian911S · Post by **Norwegian911S** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:46 am

What kind of winter weather are we talking about ???? Are there mostly icy roads...or snow where you live ???

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:27 am

Norwegian911S wrote:What kind of winter weather are we talking about ???? Are there mostly icy roads...or snow where you live ???

He's a soft southerner. He just means its a little chilly and has had to revert to wearing a long sleeve pullover.

Darren65 · Post by **Darren65** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:44 pm

964RS wrote:If you are putting winter tyres on Darren it is for safety first...not their classic looks!

Safety is for pussies!......Look is everything!

964RS wrote:
Norwegian911S wrote:What kind of winter weather are we talking about ???? Are there mostly icy roads...or snow where you live ???
He's a soft southerner. He just means its a little chilly and has had to revert to wearing a long sleeve pullover.

This much is true!..........very true. Guess I'm a pussy!

Nick Moss wrote:I have 185/70 x 15 Hankook Winter Icepts. I've had them on 2 911s. They are, IMO, fantastic tyres and great value.

Thanks Nick, can you recommend a supplier?

Walking down a London street on Friday evening I received an email which which directed me to a PM from Mike (DarthMJH) letting me know about a set of Cookie Cutters on eBay with a buy it now price...a quick look at the photos (4G in London!

) and they were purchased in about 30 strides!......don't you just love DDK! Thanks Mike

Collected today and looking pretty good (if you like that sort of thing)....

....best bit is the December 1972 date stamp which matches my build date EXACTLY!

....wonder if they're my original wheels!

The winter tyre thought is my justification for having a second set of wheels, the essence is I just want to see my car on Cookie Cutters!.....the reality is the car won't see an awful lot of bad weather use although would love to try it out on snow!

Thanks for all the feedback.

Cheers,

DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

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