Have a look on Tyresales. Many choices nearly all road biased.
I was wondering what is currently available on the AUS market in regards to 205R16 tyres suited to a (2Door) Classic. Guess I am looking at 70-80% road biased. m
Have a look on Tyresales. Many choices nearly all road biased.
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Ditto for Tyresales.
IMHO, they're easy to compare, as the price of the tyre includes fitting.
There may be other online vendors, but check if the web-price includes the fitting and old tyre disposal fee.
Are you going for the skinny, 'OEM' / Vintage look ? 205 R 16 (Original fitment) have an aspect ratio of 82%, because back in The Olden days, it was a 'convention' that unless otherwise stated, a radial tyre was 'always' 82%. Nope, dunno why either !
Today, (82%) 205 R 16's seem aimed at the Commercial / Truck market, 8 and 12ply which might be a tad harsh for a car....
You might look at other sizes, 235/70R16 being wider, but supposed to be same rolling radius as the (OEM) 205 SR 16
Or these, which have a Classic 'OEM chunky-look' tread. 205/80R16 Tyres - Buy 205 80 16 tyres online for the best price
Personally, I reckon tall, skinnies on steel rims are the best look for an older Classic.
My two bob's...
If you're 80% on road and the rest on gravel/mud and want a long life, quiet, good sealed road handling wet and dry I'd recommend Michelin Latitude Cross because
you can get them in the original RRover size of 205/80/16 for around $255 each fitted/bal etc. A kind of nice touch too because Michelin was original equipment.
I've run Michelin Latitude Tour on my 89 RRC (235/70/16). More of a pure road tyre (was designed for BMW X5) but quite ok on beach. Fitted in 2011 and now done 58000km with 25% tread left all legal. Very quiet, excellent handling on road. You can't get the higher 80 profile in these though.
My original Michelin X tyres lasted forever and had to be replaced only due to perishing.
For further info and history see: Range Rover Classic Tire Choices
First thanks for all the feedback.
I didn't know about 205R16 and 205/80R16 are the same. Yes, I like the idea of Michelins and stick to original size. Offroad will be very limited, the car will end up more likely as a Sunday cruiser. m
I too am in the process of replacing the tyres on my Rangie Classic and will stay with the original factory size aka 205R16. This size has served me well for the last 13 years of Rangie ownership.
I'll be going with Yokohamas.
Geolandar ATS G012 Tyre Gravel, Mud, Snow, Sand and Quiet City Driving
Size: 205/80R16 104T.
I obtained a price of $210 each fitted etc from Bob Jane which I think is very competitive.
I also have these GO12s fitted to my Suzi Grand Vitara and they are very quiet on bitumen whilst also being quite capable on bush tracks.
http://www.yokohama.com.au/Tyres/Geolandar-ATS.aspx?pg=10
Being pedantic, they're not exactly the same size, the OEM is 82%, whereas the 205-'80-16's are 80% aspect ratio. You'd be hard-pressed to visually pick the difference...
Besides, being two percentage points less, will, in theory make the tyre smaller and therefore safer for your wallet when it comes to $peedo error
Just got some Michelin Latitude Cross from tyresales they were heavily discounted as clearance I went for 235/70 R16 diameter almost identical but 10 wider than 205/80 r16 and $30 per tyre cheaper which helps. Now gotta get the rims tidied up🙄
Thanks for the update! I didn't had time to chase tyres up but still keen to get original 205's as I want to keep the RR as OE as possible. But I received my set of 700R16....from the UK!
Madness what effort it takes to get the 'old' dimensions and patterns............m
I have looked with some interest at those Michelins. I am very interested to see how you fare with them.
I got my new tyres fitted but I did the blond girl thing. I changed my mind at the last minute about fitting the Geolander 12s. Instead I went with Toyo LT ATs, still in 205 x 16 size. Tyrepower for $187 each fitted.
The Geolander 12 idea was ditched because the ones on my Suzi are constantly picking up bitumen road 'fines' which results in a lot of 'clicking' from the tyres when driving around town. It is most annoying and I have to stop, find the offending bit of stone and manually eject it. Very frustrating!
All the bitumen roads in town have a decent, permanent covering of this road construction gravel.......sigh.
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