ArcticWhite88 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Has anyone recently purchased Michelin tires in the original 215/65/15 size for a Reatta? I can't seem to find any, and would prefer to put them on my car if possible. Let me know if you have a source. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 If it helps, you can go to 225/65x15 and the speedometer will read 59 instead of 60 going to 225/60x15 the speedometer will read 61 instead of 60..... that is assuming your speedometer is actually accurated with 215/65x15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticWhite88 Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 That is a reasonable suggestion. Maybe I will look into that. Would any other characteristics change of the driving dynamics and would you receive a deduction from the BCA points scale as a result of non OEM sizing? I'm not planning to drive the Reatta like a race car any time soon, because it's not one 😆. Any input is appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 If it was judged under BCA 400 point system, any change in wheels or tires would be a point deduction (if the judge caught it) I had a 1991 that was never judged but because I had them, I put on 245 /50r 16 and had no problems with rubbing and only a minor speedometer error (used stock 16" wheels) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticWhite88 Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 Good advice Barney. I may try to find some slightly "off size" 15" Michelins for it. Just trying to keep it as stock as possible. I'm kind of a purist. Plus, the engineers who designed it to all work together likely know better than me! 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Good idea and good they aren't still available. The original tires were Goodyear Eagle GT+4, which was much like having ice skates installed😣 Tire technology has come a long way since then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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