Tyres for '74 L48?
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Forrest Gump
CCCUK regional rep
And don't forget CCCUK members get a 10% discount at North Hants Tyres. That's a decent saving on a set of tyres.
Forrest Gump
CCCUK regional rep
Get them delivered (was £15 a year or so ago) then get them put onto your wheels locally.
Chuffer
CCCUK regional rep
I am running BF TA mud & snow 255 /15 fronts and BF TA mud & snow 295/50 R 15 rears on mine . Got them from North Hants Tyres & Wheels and were very quick delivery two years ago . The ones on the car when I bought it were of unknown age but lots of tread depth . I could have had a nasty experience as one of the rears developed a large bulge in the flat section of the tread pattern which caused an up and down `waddle ` at low speed . Fortunately I picked up on straight way at low speed as only the day before I covered a 100miles on the A43 at 70 /80 mph !! When I took the wheels off to investigate the rear tyres were as hard as a tin drum . Needless to say the handling and ride is much improved . I have wide arches needless to say.
Roscobbc
Moderator
Just remember fella's (and talking about c3's here) irrespective of whether your car is a 200hp lo-comp ratio emission era vehicle or hi-comp LT1 or 435hp 427 it is generally going to be capable of 120 mph.
Admittedly only a few of us are likely to achieve that speed (albeit illegally) on our septic isles - perhaps given the right conditions if touring Germany?.........
225/70/15 sized tyres now seem to be used exclusively on vans and commercial vehicles. Only a few of commercial vehicles will be capable of travelling in excess of 100 mph.
Some of the really cheap far eastern/third world tyres are rated at even lower speeds (90 mph) than the ones below.
If you've bought your C3 in the last couple of years and were impressed with the seller 'kindly' putting a brand new set of tyres on for you............ perhaps you need to think about it in another light........
This is arguably a difficult comparison given that our vehicles wouldn't have had tyres originally fitted (when new) that conformed to any form of speed or load rating.
Some of the tyres available (and legal) for use on our vehicles.
BF Goodrich 225/75/15 have an 'S', (112 mph) rating
Hercules 225/70/15 have an 'T' (118 mph) rating
Galaxy 225/70/15 R1 RWL have an 'H' (130 mph) rating
Galaxy 225/70/15 8 ply V2000 whitewall have a 'R' (106 mph) rating
Cooper Cobra 225/70/15 have an 'T' (118 mph) rating
Look 'out of the box' and you'll find these whilst differing sizes an aspect ratios could be used.
Avon Turbospeed 255/65/15 with a 'V' (149 mph ) rating
Or this
Avon Turbospeed 235/70/15 with a 'V' (149 mph ) rating
For those with earlier C3's, perhaps
Vredestein 215/70/15 Sprint Classic with a 'W' (168 mph) rating
I quote this from a UK tyre specialist
The tyre speed rating is clearly displayed on the sidewall of each tyre and indicates the fastest speed that a driver should not exceed when their vehicle is fitted with those specific tyres. The speed rating numbering system run from A1 to A8 in sequence, whilst the letters run from B to Y.
"Can I fit a higher or lower tyre speed rating?
When it comes to changing tyres, there is no problem with fitting new ones that have a higher speed rating than your existing tyres. However, you shouldn’t fit tyres with a lower speed rating than the manufacturer’s original fit, as this can invalidate your insurance."
And we haven't even touched on 'Load Rating' or tyre 'Aging' yet have we?
Admittedly only a few of us are likely to achieve that speed (albeit illegally) on our septic isles - perhaps given the right conditions if touring Germany?.........
225/70/15 sized tyres now seem to be used exclusively on vans and commercial vehicles. Only a few of commercial vehicles will be capable of travelling in excess of 100 mph.
Some of the really cheap far eastern/third world tyres are rated at even lower speeds (90 mph) than the ones below.
If you've bought your C3 in the last couple of years and were impressed with the seller 'kindly' putting a brand new set of tyres on for you............ perhaps you need to think about it in another light........
This is arguably a difficult comparison given that our vehicles wouldn't have had tyres originally fitted (when new) that conformed to any form of speed or load rating.
Some of the tyres available (and legal) for use on our vehicles.
BF Goodrich 225/75/15 have an 'S', (112 mph) rating
Hercules 225/70/15 have an 'T' (118 mph) rating
Galaxy 225/70/15 R1 RWL have an 'H' (130 mph) rating
Galaxy 225/70/15 8 ply V2000 whitewall have a 'R' (106 mph) rating
Cooper Cobra 225/70/15 have an 'T' (118 mph) rating
Look 'out of the box' and you'll find these whilst differing sizes an aspect ratios could be used.
Avon Turbospeed 255/65/15 with a 'V' (149 mph ) rating
Or this
Avon Turbospeed 235/70/15 with a 'V' (149 mph ) rating
For those with earlier C3's, perhaps
Vredestein 215/70/15 Sprint Classic with a 'W' (168 mph) rating
I quote this from a UK tyre specialist
The tyre speed rating is clearly displayed on the sidewall of each tyre and indicates the fastest speed that a driver should not exceed when their vehicle is fitted with those specific tyres. The speed rating numbering system run from A1 to A8 in sequence, whilst the letters run from B to Y.
"Can I fit a higher or lower tyre speed rating?
When it comes to changing tyres, there is no problem with fitting new ones that have a higher speed rating than your existing tyres. However, you shouldn’t fit tyres with a lower speed rating than the manufacturer’s original fit, as this can invalidate your insurance."
And we haven't even touched on 'Load Rating' or tyre 'Aging' yet have we?
Redlevel
Well-known user
You would need it as their prices are extortionate!
Try eBay for the tyres you want at reasonable prices.
I use 255/50x16 and 295/50x16. I buy in advance and never pay more that £80 per tyre delivered, usually Kumho, or Cooper but there are others like Nexen, Maxxis or Nankang.
Chuffer
CCCUK regional rep
Blimey ! that is cheep . I know the mark up on all tyres from anywhere is exorbitant but £80 for 295 / 50 `s is well cheep .
Redlevel
Well-known user
Thats what my last pair cost each. They are becoming very rare for a 16" wheel now.
Mr. Cricket
Committee Member
On the inside wall of your tyres there is a code preceded by the letters DOT. This will tell you the exact manufacturing date of your tyres. I replaced all mine last year due to age rather than condition for 'peace of mind' but wrestled with the issue with modern raised white letter tyres blooming which causes the letters to brown. In 2015 I put new RWL BFG's supplied by NHT on a '72 I had and the rears browned within weeks. Nothing I used - thinners, petrol, race glaze, bleche white etc would ever get them white again. So last year I went with diamond back red lines again supplied by NHT and couldn't be happier. 225/70/15 all round
Mr. Cricket
Committee Member
Thanks Chuffer. Very low maintenance / cleaning too
One more thing on purchasing tyres and this is learned from my own mistake. Always ask / demand the DOT before buying as they'll off-load their older stock if you don't. Tyres I bought last year were manufactured 2015
Chuffer
CCCUK regional rep
Good thoughtThanks Chuffer. Very low maintenance / cleaning too
One more thing on purchasing tyres and this is learned from my own mistake. Always ask / demand the DOT before buying as they'll off-load their older stock if you don't. Tyres I bought last year were manufactured 2015
