185 - 15 Vredestein Classic
Vredestein make a range of modern tyres called the Sprint Classic. they make one in the size 185-15. The crossply size 640X15 can be exchanged for the radial 185-15 Vredestein Sprint Classic. However the 185HR15 Vredestein Sprint Classic has a modern look and there are genuine period tyres in this size such as the 185-15 Michelin XVS-P that will look and handle better on a classic car.
185-15 Tyres
185HR15 tyres are fitted to cars such as the Citroen DS which initially fitted 165R400, then 180HR15, but then in 1973 they started moving onto 185HR15. Some owners these days misguidedly fit the 185HR15 Vredestein Sprint Classic as an attempt to save money. However it will spoil the handling of the car that really needs an Asymmetric tyre the 185H15 Michelin XVS-P.
185-15 Vredestein Sprint Classic
The 185-15 Vredestein Sprint Classic is a tyre often fitted to a MK2 Jaguar. The best tyres for MK2 Jaguar without power steering is a 180HR15 Michelin XAS because it keeps the steering nice and light. and the asymmetric carcasse makes it drive nicely in a straight line.
The 185 - 15 Vredestein Sprint Classic is also often fitted to e-type Jaguars. again there are much better tyres than a 185-15 Vredestein Sprint Classic. The 185VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ was an original factory option in period and a much better option for an e-type today, than a 185 - 15 Vredestein Sprint Classic as the PIRELLI has a V speed rating. And of course the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ is one of the best tyres you can fit to cars of this period.
Overall Diameter of the 185 - 15 Vredestein Classic is 641 mm and the width is 189 mm.
For more information on the 185 HR 15 Vredestein Classic please see below or call +44 (0) 1302 711 123.
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INDICATED WIDTH | ASPECT RATIO | RADIAL | RIM DIAMETER | LOAD INDEX | SPEED RATING | MANUFACTURER | TREAD | |
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185 | 80 | R | 15 | 89 | H | Vredestein | Classic | Tubeless (TL) |
Marque | Vredestein |
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TYPE | Radial |
DIAMÈTRE DE JANTE | 15" / 381 mm |
LARGEUR DE SECTION | 189 mm / 7.44" |
LARGEUR DE SCULPTURE | N/A |
DIAMÈTRE EXTERIEUR | 641 mm / 25.23" |
CIRCONFÉRENCE DE ROULEMENT | N/A |
POIDS DU PNEU | 8.3 kgs |
INDICE DE CHARGE | 89 = 580 kgs |
INDICE DE VITESSE | H = 130 mph / 210 km/h |
CHAMBRE À AIR RECOMMANDÉE | Michelin 15F Offset Valve Tube |
TUBE OR TUBELESS | TL (sans chambre à air) |
DIMENSION DE JANTE RECOMMANDÉE | N/A |
FLANC BLANC | N/A |
Whitewall Width | N/A |
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PRODUCT TYPE | Single Tyre |