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German guy · 03-08-2024, 05:55 AM

Any comments on tire manufacturers 475/500/19 for 1930 Model A? I have always been very conservative about sticking with the best performing tires I can get and replacing long before reaching significant wear...but that is for modern cars from which I expect performance in all weather. Michelin offers one at 389 euro per tire which seems rather dear. I run Michelins on my modern cars and have had great performance from them...but they are cruising the Autobahn at 90 mph. 'Euro Classic' has one for 289 euro. How significant is tire manufacturer given the Model A low speeds.... around 45-50 mph on average with no intention of Autobahn travel at all? I am assuming an annual average of about 1500 miles on smooth roads and no snow or ice.

ronn · 03-08-2024, 06:14 AM

wonder why the Euro classic is over 300., when it comes from Germany?

They cost roughly 130. each here.

????? something doesnt make sense.

German guy · 03-08-2024, 06:24 AM

That price comes from the most popular Model A source in Germany. I had better shop the price from more sources. Comments regarding reliability or performance?

Thanks a lot.

TomInCologne · 03-08-2024, 06:31 AM

Maybe go straight to the source and buy there?

€172,14 each including VAT

https://www.europeanclassictyres.com...v=79cba1185463

nkaminar · 03-08-2024, 09:06 AM

The radial tires for the Model A will provide the best traction. Even though they cost more, they last longer and are least euro per kilometer. I run mine at a higher pressure than they recommend, 50 psi (3.45 bar) in the rear and 45 (3.10 bar) in the front.

Ruth · 03-08-2024, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nkaminar

The radial tires for the Model A will provide the best traction. Even though they cost more, they last longer and are least euro per kilometer. I run mine at a higher pressure than they recommend, 50 psi (3.45 bar) in the rear and 45 (3.10 bar) in the front.

How is the ride at that pressure?Do the tires wear more in the middle being over pressured?

I run my American Classic radials at 35 psig and it rides really nice.

ronn · 03-08-2024, 11:34 AM

ok well that is a whitewall and wasnt mentioned- diff story.

nkaminar · 03-08-2024, 12:43 PM

I have a heavy Fordor. At those pressures, the radials are sill performing as designed. The sidewalls are deflecting. The tread on these tires are made so that they do not bulge when over inflated. The treads are stiff and steel reinforced. The sidewalls are designed to flex, not the tread.

The way to tell if your radials are under inflated is to measure the temperature of the sidewalls after a 30 minute ride at highway speeds. If they are too hot to touch then they are under inflated. They should be warm but not hot.

Ruth · 03-08-2024, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nkaminar

I have a heavy Fordor. At those pressures, the radials are sill performing as designed. The sidewalls are deflecting. The tread on these tires are made so that they do not bulge when over inflated. The treads are stiff and steel reinforced. The sidewalls are designed to flex, not the tread.

The way to tell if your radials are under inflated is to measure the temperature of the sidewalls after a 30 minute ride at highway speeds. If they are too hot to touch then they are under inflated. They should be warm but not hot.

Thanks nkaminar, I too have a "Heavy Fordor, a '30 Town Sedan. I will try increasing the pressure and see how it rides.

BTW a "heavy" Town Sedan is only ~245 ibs. more than a deluxe Coupe.

nkaminar · 03-09-2024, 07:02 AM

Mine has a heavy steel trunk in the rear full of heavy tools and parts.

TomInCologne · 03-17-2024, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomInCologne

Maybe go straight to the source and buy there?

€172,14 each including VAT

https://www.europeanclassictyres.com...v=79cba1185463

coming back to this... i installed my european classics yesterday and did my first test drive at 37psi today: they seem better than the tires i had on before (which were really old) and i think i can recommend them...

03-08-2024, 05:55 AM	#1
German guy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: German/French border Posts: 24	Tires Any comments on tire manufacturers 475/500/19 for 1930 Model A? I have always been very conservative about sticking with the best performing tires I can get and replacing long before reaching significant wear...but that is for modern cars from which I expect performance in all weather. Michelin offers one at 389 euro per tire which seems rather dear. I run Michelins on my modern cars and have had great performance from them...but they are cruising the Autobahn at 90 mph. 'Euro Classic' has one for 289 euro. How significant is tire manufacturer given the Model A low speeds.... around 45-50 mph on average with no intention of Autobahn travel at all? I am assuming an annual average of about 1500 miles on smooth roads and no snow or ice.

03-08-2024, 06:14 AM	#2
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Tires wonder why the Euro classic is over 300., when it comes from Germany? They cost roughly 130. each here. ????? something doesnt make sense.

03-08-2024, 06:24 AM	#3
German guy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: German/French border Posts: 24	Re: Tires That price comes from the most popular Model A source in Germany. I had better shop the price from more sources. Comments regarding reliability or performance? Thanks a lot.

03-08-2024, 06:31 AM	#4
TomInCologne Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Germany: Cologne and Witten Posts: 305	Re: Tires Maybe go straight to the source and buy there? €172,14 each including VAT https://www.europeanclassictyres.com...v=79cba1185463

03-08-2024, 09:06 AM	#5
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Tires The radial tires for the Model A will provide the best traction. Even though they cost more, they last longer and are least euro per kilometer. I run mine at a higher pressure than they recommend, 50 psi (3.45 bar) in the rear and 45 (3.10 bar) in the front. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

03-08-2024, 11:34 AM	#7
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Tires ok well that is a whitewall and wasnt mentioned- diff story.

03-08-2024, 12:43 PM	#8
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Tires I have a heavy Fordor. At those pressures, the radials are sill performing as designed. The sidewalls are deflecting. The tread on these tires are made so that they do not bulge when over inflated. The treads are stiff and steel reinforced. The sidewalls are designed to flex, not the tread. The way to tell if your radials are under inflated is to measure the temperature of the sidewalls after a 30 minute ride at highway speeds. If they are too hot to touch then they are under inflated. They should be warm but not hot. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

03-09-2024, 07:02 AM	#10
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Tires Mine has a heavy steel trunk in the rear full of heavy tools and parts. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.