DB5 Aston Martin Tyres

Robert Barnford and Lionel Martin started the Aston Martin Company to build racing cars. They started their business in 1913 and built their vehicles using a Isotta-Fraschini chassis. The name was derived from the Aston Clinton Hillclimb race and Lionel Martin's surname. Their reputation for fast vehicles quickly grew and soon they were establishing speed records.

By 1924, the company was taken over by the first of many new owners. Though the management and ownership seemed to be constantly changing, their goals were to produce cars capable of establishing new records and winning races.

Post World War II production was slow and money was tight. Industrialist David Brown acquired the Aston Martin Company in 1947, and also the Lagonda automobile company. David Brown's initial would be seen on the vehicles for many years and his contributions to the company were more than just financial, they were legendary.

The first of the DB series, the DB1, was introduced in 1948 of which only 14 were built.

The DB2 followed in 1950, outfitted with a Lagonda engine and styled by a Lagonda designer. In total, there were more than 400 DB2s created.

Only 10 DB3s were created; which were more of a race car.

The DB4 was a very powerful and competitive car and was a strong contender against the Ferrari and the Maserati Carrozzeria.

The cars continued to evolve in technology, capability, and design. By 1963, Aston Martin introduced their DB5. 1021 examples were produced. It was described as an evolution of the DB4, continuing its predecessor's design. But under the hood lurked a more powerful and potent engine. The six cylinder engine was still standard. But the Tadek Mereck straight six was now displacing 3995 cc and was capable of producing 282 horsepower. The Vantage option increased the output rating to 314 bhp. Most of the DB5s featured a new ZF five-speed transmission.

The DB5 followed the success of the DB4 and featured similar body work as the 2 door and a 4 seater Saloon. Unlike the DB4, the DB5 was equipped with electric windows and Armstrong Dampers. These were luxuries, but they also increased the weight of the vehicle and decreasing the overall performance. The 0-60 time was 8.1 seconds with the top speed being 143 mph.

Like the DB4s, the DB5s were available in convertible form. Twelve vehicles were built by coachbuilder Harold Radford and designated the DB5 Shooting Brake.

The DB5 continued in production until being replaced by the slightly larger DB6 in 1966, giving the rear passengers a little extra legroom.

The DB5 is undoubtedly a most popular car. It played a staring role with James Bond in the 'Goldfinger' movie, and at the 2002 Greenwich Concourse the car received the People's Choice award.

The Aston Martin DB5 fitted a 670x15 cross ply tyre, the radial alternative would be a 185x15.

A 205/70x15 tyre is also a possible option for the Aston Martin DB5. Of the tyres available the Michelin XWX 205/70VR15 would be one of the best available options for the DB5 Aston Martin due to its narrow tread contact area.

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