[Rovernet] P6 wheels / tires

Gord Reddy gordreddy at telus.net
Tue Feb 6 20:07:30 EST 2018


Just put a set of Spax adjustables on my P6.
Gord

-----Original Message----- 
From: Barry Paulson via Rovernet
Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 2:28 PM
To: Scruggs Family
Cc: Barry Paulson ; Rovernet
Subject: Re: [Rovernet] P6 wheels / tires

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

Barry (1973 P6 2200TC)
Ottawa
Canada

Sent from my iPad

> 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
> 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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