Pirelli P4000 Judging

[Jim V.]

Are Pirelli P4000 P215/70/15 judged as "other" service replacements with a 100? deduct, or are they a 75% deduct?

Thanks
JimV

[Jim V.]

Re: Pirelli P4000 Judging

opps...on a c2..

[John H.]

Re: Pirelli P4000 Judging

Jim -

They'd get a 75% standard deduction as non-OEM brand service replacements.

[Jim V.]

Re: Pirelli P4000 Judging

Thanks as usual John. So...despite the large width (215 vs 205) the Pirelli is still considered correct size?

JimV

[Duke W.]

Re: Pirelli P4000 Judging

Remember, JG stands for "Judging Guide", and a knowledgeable judge should use discretion. The 215/70R-15 is closer in OA diameter and revs per mile to the OE 7.75-15 than the two sizes listed in the JG. It is wider, but all OE C2 wheels are within the acceptable width range for this size, and it will not interfere with the body on OE wheels. From an engineering standpoint, it is a totally acceptable - actually the best - modern size equivalent, and that's really what counts.

If you get more than a 75% deduct, especially because it's considered the "wrong size" because it's not "in the book" I would appeal to the Team Leader.

Duke

[Jim V.]

Makes sense 2 me...Thks N/M *NM*

[John H.]

Re: Pirelli P4000 Judging

Jim -

As stated in the '67 TM&JG (Exterior Section, "Tires"), both 205/75 and 215/70 are considered as acceptable service replacement sizes for the original 7.75-15 tires.

[Jim V.]

Re: Pirelli P4000 Judging

Yep...I belive ya. The 65 manual calls for the 195 or 205 though.

Thanks
JimV