Fesour Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hmmm.... I've only had the 2000 Estate a couple of months and because it was dry stored for years changing the tyres is on my list of things to do. So I visit my local tyre place in Lewes and he sucks his teeth and says something about them being thinner than standard and so need to be specially ordered in.Well when I had my 2.5 Estate a few years ago, albeit with those nice Stag wheels (which leaked air because the aluminum reacted to the air or something) I had no trouble getting standard tyres on.So, are the tyres I need hard to find - or is the tyre man trying it on? What do we think??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 What wheels you got on, 14" stag alloys, or 13" steels?On the 14" alloys run 195/70/14 or 195/65/14. (standard is 175)On the 13" you want 185/70/13Hope this helps,Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 5878 wrote:Hmmm.... I've only had the 2000 Estate a couple of months and because it was dry stored for years changing the tyres is on my list of things to do. So I visit my local tyre place in Lewes and he sucks his teeth and says something about them being thinner than standard and so need to be specially ordered in.Well when I had my 2.5 Estate a few years ago, albeit with those nice Stag wheels (which leaked air because the aluminum reacted to the air or something) I had no trouble getting standard tyres on.So, are the tyres I need hard to find - or is the tyre man trying it on? What do we think???The standard 175SR13 (80 profile) are thin on the ground now, almost impossible to find, as Alan says 185/70/13 will give a good compromise.On the 14" alloys as fitted to Stags 195/70/14 are perfect.Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fesour Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Without getting my torch out, I believe that I have original wheels....when I had the alloys on my other Triumph 2000 Estate the tyres kept losing air, so not sure I want a new set.....So I'll go for the 185/70/13s then....Thanks guys!Actually my previous 2000 Estate was turned into a 2500 when I got it - the previous owner had put in a 2500 engine and re-badged the whole thing....I did wonder whether my insurance would pay out if....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR20tc Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 hi,i have on my 2000 tc kumho tires 175/80/13,they are available at a cost of 60 euros per tire here in greece,hope that they are also available in GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quentin Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 As a new member and new owner (1975 2500TC Saloon) I too need new tyres. (From the DOT codes it would appear that my present tyres date from 1987 and 1989, ouch!)My wheels are 13" steels, so what is the informed opinion on suitable tyre sizes please?Quentin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 You should be able to get 175 x 13s without too much trouble but make sure you don't end up with van tyres - they can be way too stiff, scary in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Originals were 175/80 R13. I'm pretty sure that the only ones you'll find that size now are intended for vans and not really suitable for car use. You should be able to find 175/70 R13 easily enough though. Will shorten the gearing a little but not too serious.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Quentin.See if you can pick up a set of 14inch stag steels, or even a set of 14inch 2.5S wheels, opens up a whole world of decent quality tyres at affordable prices.A quick bit of checking shows late ('75) 2500TC's had 185-13 tyres, even rarer than 175-13 tyres.If you want to stick with 13inchers, 175/70-13 gives plenty of choice, there are some Kumho's for about £35 a corner.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Blackcircles.com is a good place to buy, I have always found them to be cheaper than most of my local places, and a tyre fitter near me charged £10 per wheel fitting.You may find you can buy the size you want yourself, rather than the tyre place themselves and their inevitable mark up.I don't always trust the tyre places. I asked if they could supply track tyres (specifically Yokohamas), and the guy said they could not, but suggested a tyre called a 'Marshall' which are apparenly 'sporty'. I walked out at that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzer Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 70 profiles are also getting thin on the ground for choice, 65 profiles on the other hand have a huge range of manufacturers you can choose from. This debate is currently raging on the classic rally circles where 70 profile are currently stipulated but scarce and expensive.I run 6 x 13 Australian Superlite rims, which are in my opinion better quality then any of the UK manufacturers at present with 185/70/13 gravel tyres/ Kumho/Dunlop or Pirelli GMs. Would much rather fit some quality 65 profile road rubber though when the regs are hopefully amended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollystag Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 hi,i have four steel wheels with good maxim 175/13.80s if your interested.4 nice wheel trims as well.steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quentin Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks for all the replies and advice. Still researching what is available commercially.While not a concours 'freak', I like to keep my cars as original as possible, so not keen on changing wheels, but not keen on van tyres either!Quentin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Nick_Jones wrote:Originals were 175/80 R13. I'm pretty sure that the only ones you'll find that size now are intended for vans and not really suitable for car use. You should be able to find 175/70 R13 easily enough though. Will shorten the gearing a little but not too serious.NickMost tyre places can order the correct 175/80 x 13 car tyres. As I say don't get stiffed with van tyres, I drove a 2000 so equipped and it was terrifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quentin Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Anyone had experience of Uniroyals on a 2500TC? Or Michelin E3B - my favoured brand?Can anyone confirm what load factor is needed for this car, existing tyres are 86s but everyone is quoting for 82, is this sufficient please?Quentin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quentin Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 As a result of this stony silence, I have made an executive decision, and ordered a set of Michelin Energy E3Bs, size 185/70/13 86T, and will see how they perform.Quentin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Hello Quentin, taken from http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html.Load ratings in kilos per tyre - 82 475 83 487 84 500 85 515 86 530 As the kerb weight of a Triumph is about 1200 kg, even at 60/40 weight distribution front to rear gives 720 Kg on the front, 360 per tyre so an 82 would easily cover it?Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quentin Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Thanks for that info. Alec. However, I have already ordered the 86s, so hope they are not too stiff! (The existing old tyres are 86s, by the way.)Quentin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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