Sheefa Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Does anyone know what tyres the UK Supra rolled out from the factory on? Appreciate there might of been a few varieties as the years of production progressed but any ideas of the exact spec? Thanks Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Goodyear Eagles F’s ring a bell, but dunno if that was the ‘preferred’ option after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Does anyone know what tyres the UK Supra rolled out from the factory on? Appreciate there might of been a few varieties as the years of production progressed but any ideas of the exact spec? Thanks Greg /QUOTE] Michelin pilot the originals were still on front when I bought mine rears had been changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 michelin mxx3 in Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Thanks all. I've got a second set of stock 17"s coming and will be refurbing and wrapping them in OEM rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) New old stock or just the brand? Remember people are hung up on when the tyres were manufactured! Edited October 21, 2018 by blythmrk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Would anyone would fit 20 + year old tyres to a car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 They do! quite a few classic car owners search for new old stock especially in discontinued sizes and specs I think the Celica Supra was one off memory, some owners want completely stock. If the stock has been stored correctly is there an issue when new and unused? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 When i read about old tyres even stored ones degrading purely because they are in the atmosphere then i won't be buying any. I took this from a website i found Tires age dangerously because of a chemical process commonly referred to as oxidation, which simply means that as the tire components are exposed to oxygen, the oxygen particles cause the flexible components of a tire to harden and become brittle. Over time, the tire will simply fall apart under normal stress, just like an old rubber band. Because this process occurs naturally, it does not matter if a tire is being used, stored as a spare, or simply waiting on a store shelf for an unsuspecting consumer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaz2010 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 When i read about old tyres even stored ones degrading purely because they are in the atmosphere then i won't be buying any. I took this from a website i found Tires age dangerously because of a chemical process commonly referred to as oxidation, which simply means that as the tire components are exposed to oxygen, the oxygen particles cause the flexible components of a tire to harden and become brittle. Over time, the tire will simply fall apart under normal stress, just like an old rubber band. Because this process occurs naturally, it does not matter if a tire is being used, stored as a spare, or simply waiting on a store shelf for an unsuspecting consumer What about the 24 year old spare I’ve got dunk? Will that be useless as I’ve never changed it and I think it’s an original tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 What about the 24 year old spare I’ve got dunk? Will that be useless as I’ve never changed it and I think it’s an original tyre. I guess if its made from the same material as a normal tyre then it will age the same It is only a space saving spare and shouldn't be used over 50 mph and only used to get you home or to the a tyre shop to get your punctured tyre fixed or replaced so the risk is much less than if it was on the car all the time and running at higher speeds etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I guess if its made from the same material as a normal tyre then it will age the same It is only a space saving spare and shouldn't be used over 50 mph and only used to get you home or to the a tyre shop to get your punctured tyre fixed or replaced so the risk is much less than if it was on the car all the time and running at higher speeds etc From memory the original Michelin pilot sport had some thread left on it but there were hair line cracks all over tire side wall and threads, that tire had only 30k on it and was only 11yrs old at time. Hence it was first thing that was replaced 4 new tires also I think 245/4517 is far nicer fit then original 235/45/17 up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 From memory the original Michelin pilot sport had some thread left on it but there were hair line cracks all over tire side wall and threads, that tire had only 30k on it and was only 11yrs old at time. Hence it was first thing that was replaced 4 new tires also I think 245/4517 is far nicer fit then original 235/45/17 up front. You wouldn't fit a 20 yr old tyre then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 I wouldn't fit old stock, rather a new Michelin Sport as close to as possible. Tyres definitely degrade over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 You wouldn't fit a 20 yr old tyre then ? Sorry not if they were given them away free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I wouldn't fit old stock, Talk of stock and NOS drilled right down to tyres, your conversion appears complete. Its a very sensible transformation investment wise. As far as tyres are concerned your chances of finding old Pilots sitting on a shelf somewhere and available to buy is probably about as good as landing the jackpot on the lottery. There is a market in manufacturing, new, old style cross-ply and early radial tyres for those who want the exactly as it rolled out of the factory look but that is only just catching up with 1990's rubber and the prices are truly wide eye inspiring. But, as a owner of several classic cars there isn't much I haven't delved into over the years and if you don't mind paying that specialised premium you could start here. Smaller wheel size but they will be able to tell you if there are 17s available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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