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Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by elads, Sep 13, 2008.

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  1. elads

    elads Formula Junior

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    #1 elads, Sep 13, 2008
    hi all,
    Do any of you still use Englebert tires for vintage racing/motoring?
    I know that in the mid 50's this was the tire of choice at Ferrari..

    I have a 50's racer and trying to maintain the present set up (5.50x15 Englebert racing), hoping i can get a lead on where to get my hands on a set of 4 tires. I understand that they are no longer being produced...

    rgds
    elad
     
  2. loudvette

    loudvette Karting

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    #2 loudvette, Sep 14, 2008
    Repros have been recently made for vintage show cars and look OK, but as in the past one should not use them at speed.
     
  3. Motob

    Motob Formula 3
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    #3 Motob, Sep 14, 2008
    Michelin made a run of them a few years ago and they were very good, far superior to anything else out there.

    Unfortunately, they are no longer available.
     
  4. bill365

    bill365 F1 Rookie

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    #4 bill365, Sep 14, 2008
    Agreed !
    The later Engleberts, were distributed by Corky Coker, try talking to him. But unless he get's enough interest, to have another run made, I think you're SOL.

    Regards,
    Bill
     
  5. John Vardanian

    John Vardanian F1 Rookie

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    #5 John Vardanian, Sep 15, 2008
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    He is marketing the Excelsior which is a replica of the original Engleberts (see picture below). They look good enough but I do not know how well they work. Anyone care to comment? Thanks.

    (photo borrowed from: ultimate car page (one word) dot com)

    john
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