Englishbull Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 MK1 pi saloon just passed it's MOT today ;D,with couple advisories,one being rear tyres nearly down to legal limit.I have been waiting to relace the 13" tyres with set of Stag rims which I have as I want to keep original appearance,so was just wondering on peoples tyre choices for doing so cheers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm about to do the same lee..... just managed to find a set of brand new Stag rostyle wheeltrims!!I am going to fit 185/70/14 tyres... which should give the same rolling radius as the original 185/13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishbull Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Nice one Alan...................what make you going for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 AlanChatterton wrote:I'm about to do the same lee..... just managed to find a set of brand new Stag rostyle wheeltrims!!I am going to fit 185/70/14 tyres... which should give the same rolling radius as the original 185/13Are you sure about that Alan?Sidewall height on 185/80/13 is 148mm, going to a 14'' rim means that the sidewall needs to be 1/2'' less (or approx. 12.75mm)Sidewall height on 185/70/14 is 129.5mm (5.75mm lower), a much closer match is 195/70/14 at 136.5mm (just 1.25mm higher)I thought your pi estate had 14'' wheels on it at Chrich Lee, what size tyres is that wearing?Cheers Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishbull Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Ah.............yes Colin .....................dough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........forgot about estate ::) cheersIt's wearing Goodyear 185x70x14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 LEE_GODFREY wrote:Ah.............yes Colin .....................dough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........forgot about estate ::) cheersIt's wearing Goodyear 185x70x14Then I guess you just need to see how much difference it makes gearing wise at certain speeds between the saloon and estate, they are both autos so you are used to low gearing at speed already ;)All depends on whether you have a rev counter in the saloon too.Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 LEE_GODFREY wrote:Ah.............yes Colin .....................dough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........forgot about estate ::) cheersIt's wearing Goodyear 185x70x14Then I guess you just need to see how much difference it makes gearing wise at certain speeds between the saloon and estate, they are both autos so you are used to low gearing at speed already ;)All depends on whether you have a rev counter in the saloon too.Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 hmmmmm Colin, you're right!!195/70/14 would be better, but I just don't want to "over tyre" the car......In reality, I want to keep the 185/80/13's but I just can't find any!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Longstone tyres at Bawtry can get them, Michelin XAS 185HR13 £172-50..........EACH!!!!!!!I can pick them up for you if you like ;)Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Longstone tyres at Bawtry can get them, Michelin XAS 185HR13 £172-50..........EACH!!!!!!!I can pick them up for you if you like ;)Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 CRAJ wrote:Longstone tyres at Bawtry can get them, Michelin XAS 185HR13 £172-50..........EACH!!!!!!!I can pick them up for you if you like ;)Colin ??) ??) ??) ??) ??)Ummmm, a bit too much really Colin!! But thanks for the offer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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