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Waited until the end of my restoration on SRL31101034 to look for tires. As many have stated before there isn't much choice in a performance tire for 14" wheels out there. I really wanted to keep my 14" Libres as I'm trying to build a period correct 2 liter hot rod but was disappointed in modern choices on Tirerack etc., and couldn't bring myself to spend $360 per tire for Michellins on Coker.

An alfa buddy told me about a discussion on the alfa BB regarding new reproductions of the Pirelli Cinturato in the correct size from Lucas Tire in CA. Called them up and yep, they had them in stock for $169 each plus shipping. Received them a few days later. I'm really happy with these tires and just thought I would pass this along in case any like minded 14" wheel fans were looking for alternatives. I'll post a couple of pics, they sure look better than the 60 series M&S tires that came with the wheels.

Paul

They also sell them in an old-school 165hr14 radial size from the early '70s (o.e. for alfas and many others) that provides a narrower footprint, which better matches what the engineers thought would be on the car when they designed the suspension and steering on our cars...but those are $200/tire.

Those look great!