[Rovernet] P6 wheels / tires

[Barry Paulson]

Thank you for the detailed and informative response.  Much appreciated!

Barry (1973 P6 2200TC)
Ottawa
Canada

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> On Feb 6, 2018, at 17:51, Scruggs Family <gjkzscruggs at verizon.net> 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
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> 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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