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Thread: Series 1 Wheel Dilemma

  1. #21
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    Hi B.S.F, sorry away with work atm.

    Will check for you in a couple of weeks.

    Cheers

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    700 x 16 Tyres

    I have been chasing some tyres for my '55 107 that I can throw onto some 231601 SWB rims. I am currently using 700 x 16 tyres on my 80" fitted to 5.5" Defender rims. The 700x16s were an option on 80s and standard size on 107s. The 700s make the 80" a little bit more relaxed on the highway and give about 15mm more ground clearance over 600 x 16s. You may have to adjust the steering lock stops to avoid "polishing" the front leaf springs on full lock turns.
    After much research, I have found that modern LT 215/85R16 tyres are very similar to 700 x 16 s and offer a wide range of HT, AT and MT tread pattterns. I will probably have to fit the 215/85s to the 5.5" rims as the 5.0" 231601 rims may no be in the reccomended rim width range for the 215/85s. I will post results when I get it done.

    Cheers,

    5380

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    Sorry B.S.F. - no excuse!

    Probably didn't want to reply because turns out the ply rating is rather average! (4 in the tread, 1 in the sidewall!!). But, good enough for some occasional road driving in my case.

    5380 - Thanks for the info - look forward to the results

    Cheers

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    Actual plys and ply rating (PR) are not the same . With a load index of 118/114 I would have expected quite a high PR.. I've got tyres that have got a load index of 117/116 and a PR of 12.
    .W.

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    Modern Tyres for Wunnies

    My '53 with standard rims 231601 is fitted with 205/80 R16's. They happen to be Michelin 4x4 Synchrons. I put them on to replace 600 16 bar treads. Much better on the road, particularly wet sealed roads where bar treads are treacherous, and pretty good around the paddocks.
    Cheers, Rob S

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    Quote Originally Posted by B.S.F. View Post
    Actual plys and ply rating (PR) are not the same . With a load index of 118/114 I would have expected quite a high PR.. I've got tyres that have got a load index of 117/116 and a PR of 12.
    .W.
    Ahh wasn't aware, thanks - i will have to double check

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