[Rovernet] P6 wheels / tires

[scott kohl]

Does he mean the GAZ units?  Now *those* are expensive.  My TC has the Koni's (PO).  I'm running 185/70's.
Scott

      From: Steven Dibdin via Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
 To: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org> 
Cc: Steven Dibdin <sdibdin at gmail.com>; Barry Paulson <barry.paulson at rogers.com>
 Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 1:58 PM
 Subject: Re: [Rovernet] P6 wheels / tires
   
" Anyone recall the name of those expensive, adjustable front shocks for
the P6?"
Koni Classics. If you find a used pair you can send them back to Koni for a
rebuild. They have the correct upside down valving for the fronts.

On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 4:51 PM, Scruggs Family via Rovernet <
rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:

> After 47 years of P6 ownership my favorite tire size is 195/60-14 and have
> used that size with several brands.  My original '67 TC came with the
> Magstar alloy/steel wheels which have been straight and reliable but are
> not aesthetically to my taste.  I very much like the look of the Rostyle
> wheels but they are very soft and can be bent from the stress of a typical
> tire mounting machine... yes, I have several bent that way.  I have a set
> of refurbished 14" SD1 wheels with new Yokohama AVS Intermediates, in
> 195/60, on them waiting for one of the P6s to reclaim the road.
>
> I would use 15" Panasport/Minilite wheels if I could find some.  On a trip
> to London years ago I visited the Rover parts shop on Leabridge Road where
> the conversation got around to wheels.  I was told that when the Metro
> Police used 3500s they went to Minilite wheels but as those cars went out
> of service the wheels disappeared into the hands of racers and were used on
> track cars.  I seem to recall seeing John Wolf Racing wheels in 15" for P6
> but only one time.
>
> One good reason to go to 15" wheels is the reality that tire manufacturers
> are slowly abandoning the smaller sizes and good rubber in 14" is getting
> very hard to find.
>
> The only suspension spec that is easily adjustable is toe.  Although the
> factory spec is, as I recall, 1/16 in, + or - 1/16, I've found that 1/8 in
> does not wear the inner edges of the tires and drives wonderfully.
>
> Anyone recall the name of those expensive, adjustable front shocks for the
> P6?
>
> Gross
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rovernet [mailto:rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org] On Behalf Of Barry
> Paulson via Rovernet
> Sent: Monday, February 5, 2018 10:03 PM
> To: rovernet at rovernet.org
> Cc: Barry Paulson
> Subject: [Rovernet] P6 wheels / tires
>
> Looking for wheel / tire suggestions for my 73 P6 2200TC.  Now has 14”
> steel rims and full covers, shod in original size (hard to find) Michelins.
>
> I wish to ehnance appearance and road-going performance, and have access
> to 4 Rover alloys to be refinished. These are currently painted all black /
> without chrome polished spoke highlights.
>
> Is it wise to go to 15s?
>
> What ratio / profile / brand do you recommend?
>
> Other considerations relative to suspension geometry?
>
> Regards,
>
> Barry
> Ottawa
>
>
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