Matra-Ford MS80 1969 question

[Robert Blaschke]

Hallo,
is there anybody who can let me know tyre dimensions of these Matra? I'd like to know overall diameter and maximum width - especially of front and if possible, also of rear Dunlop tyres. Or let me know where should I search for that.
Thanks in advance.

[Carlos]

Matra-Ford MS80 1969

This illustration and specification table is from the Elf Corporate Historical Archives: it lists wheel sizes; which is some help. Several different widths used that season; as the tire wars stimulated a lot of development, new limits were explored. I've always admired the Matra racing saga and have collected a lot of material on the prototype sports cars ... some of my favourite closed bodywork chassis.

[Robert Blaschke]

Carlos - does it mean that front tyre overall diameter was 15 inches? And width varied from 9 to 11 inches?. I can't speak French.

Hmmm, I think it is not concerning the tyre, but the rim.

[Carlos]

A thank you would have been the minimum courtesy. The lack of civilty precludes any further effort to offer assistance.
EDIT "Nothing wrong with a reply of initial puzzlement Carlos. Probably an assumption was made by Robert that further dialogue would give the opportunity for showing gratitude for your input." walter
Walter, of course you are right. I've been discourteous myself. The tires are Dunlops and their competion site has a contact section (listed at the bottom of the page). They may be able offer help:
http://www.dunloptyres.co.uk/ourTyres/motorsport/

[walter]

translation: magnesium wheels front diameter 15 inches, width 9,10 or 11 inches - rear diameter 15 inches, width 11,15,or 17 inches. this has nothing to do with tires

Nothing wrong with a reply of initial puzzlement Carlos. Probably an assumption was made by Robert that further dialogue would give the opportunity for showing gratitude for your input.

[Robert Blaschke]

Thank you very much, Carlos, for your effort to help me. I appreciate it.