Alastair Kemp

Thank you all for your prompt and informative contributions. That’s given me the knowledge I need to make an informed choice. Hopefully she will be back on the road in time for the sunshine.

Hi All, I’m new to the forum and am about to get my 1968 Vitesse Mk2 convertible back on the road after quite a time laid up. I’ve looked back over old articles which have been really helpful but still not sure on which wheel tyre combination to go for, she currently has a mix of old odd ones on her so don’t know what’s original. (What is the original wheel tyre size for this?). Looking to go with minilites. I think my car would have been 4.5J but lots seem to go slightly wider and I would be tempted to go 5J but am confused on the best size tyres to go for with this, I don’t want to interfere with speedo or ride height. Also on tyre makes should I be looking for a classic or vintage tyre for the right look? Or are modern tyres quite acceptable? Trying to keep the budget sensible at end of rebuild but tyres are important so branded not budget, for general road use. Short list Dunlop Streetwise 2, Falken SN832, Pirelli cinturato CN36 (dependent on size/availability). Advice gratefully received.