JimEB Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hello :)As you may or may not know already, I've got to replace the 13" tyres on my PI, which leads to the inevitable change to 14" or 15" rims.Here's a simple poll to see what common opinion is!I've asked a couple of wheel refinishers for costs to blast/powder coat old Stag 14" steels, and it appears that the going rate is £40/wheel. Is this reasonable? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hello Jim, "As you may or may not know already, I've got to replace the 13" tyres on my PI, which leads to the inevitable change to 14" or 15" rims."Why is it inevitable?Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimEB Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 piman wrote:Hello Jim, "As you may or may not know already, I've got to replace the 13" tyres on my PI, which leads to the inevitable change to 14" or 15" rims."Why is it inevitable?AlecHi Alec,Because I can't find quality 185R13 tyres (my PI is a daily driver) and I don't want to run 185/70R13s, which are also becoming scarce... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I think 15" gives the best tyre choice and also looks right. Minilite style are not my favourite thing but reality is that unless you get lucky with a used set, there isn't much choice.Couple of pics....Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I've got; 15" Minilights on the MkI PI (195/60x15).15" Minlight on the MkII 2000 Estate (195/65x15) 14" Minilites on the Stag (195/70x14) 14" Stag steel wheels earmarked for the MkI PI Estate (probably 185/70x14 when I get around to it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 15" minilights or Revvies get my vote.Just to remind you how sexy revvies look on a red car.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Stag steels and Rostyles for me Jim.Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedTaylor Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 AlanChatterton wrote:15" minilights or Revvies get my vote.Gold of course ........ ;DTed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hello Jim, there still seems to be a reasonable choice in the 185/70/13 size, which is only slightly smaller in diameter?Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzer Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I use 185/70/13s on the rally MK1 and there is quite a vast choice of tyres some better than others. You would not notice the difference either with a 70 profile.Take a look on http://www.mytyres.co.uk. Even the good makes... Vredestein, Continental, Hankook, Kumho etc etc are only about £60ish a corner.I use Kumho or Dunlop or Pirelli Rally tyres which are superb for handling stopping etc and the road noise covers up all those annoying rattles, although there is some debate about them being stamped with 'For competition use only' which to me indicates that you should drive everywhere flat out once they are fitted. No change there then.CheersDazzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishbull Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Stag wheels and rostyles.................Or fork out and buy TR5/6 wheels and the not so cheap 15" rostyles.That is why I did my own rostyle conversion on PI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I had cause to use these guys earlier this year - great service, really helpful and when the wheel came back, it was superb,http://www.pristinealloywheels.co.uk/They charged 60 quid I think to refinish a polished alloy wheel and I wouldn't hesitate to give them more work.Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 570 wrote:I use 185/70/13s on the rally MK1 and there is quite a vast choice of tyres some better than others. You would not notice the difference either with a 70 profile.I did notice the difference with my old MkII PI Estate. 70 profile gave more acceleration but felt like running out of revs at the top.I recall someone stating; that the old 185 x 13 tyres were actually around 82% profile, not 80%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hello Richard,you need some power to pull 6,000 rpm in top, and a private road :-)Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Richard,You are correct, 'standard' profile tyres are 82%.I have voted for Revs., however the lacquer they use on the wheels is rubbish!I have to get my 2005 Revs re-furbished. £60/wheel seems to be the figure I keep hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 £ 50-60 is about average. I'd consider £40 as mates rates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire2500 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 ferny wrote:£ 50-60 is about average. I'd consider £40 as mates rates!Just what I was going to say :)Personally I can't see past Stag/S alloys on Saloons. Revs would be my next favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Lotus Eclat wheels fit (and look nice IMO)Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimEB Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks all for your interest - it's been fascinating getting your views :)Revvies are certainly attractive, but since my car is my daily driver, I'm not massively keen on polished portions on alloys... I could do without frequent refurbishing costs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I would stay with 13" wheels and fit 185/70R13s -Michelins of course;-)That's what I have on my 2000.Other than that get 15" Minilites with probably 195/65R15s. Minilites always look great 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimEB Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Stop press!I've found a source of 185r13 tyres!http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=50370036.110.31261&kplz=&Cookie=&ABT=&typ=R-214607&dsco=110Anyone want to help me rob a bank? ??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 arrgh! I can share my experiences though - on the PI I ran a set of 14" wheels with 195/70/14 - massive improvement over 13's. Tried them succesfully on the Stag too (although that would have had 14's as standard anyway). Eventually with the Stag I traded up to 195/65/15 on Cosmics, the improvement in wet/dry roadholding and general driving experience was another massive step improvement. I would never contemplate going back to 13" :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimEB Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 After an incredibly busy few weeks, including moving house, I've made my mind up ;DPictures to follow when I've sourced the rims ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 TR6 rims would be my choice…M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 1218 wrote:TR6 rims would be my choice…M.Don't fit on a Mk2....Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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