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hillmanseeker
Joined: 17 Nov 2012 Posts: 54
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:44 pm Post subject: Tyre Sizes? What Type of Tyre? |
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Hi,
Need some help info wise for our 1954 Side valve Hillman Californian.
What type of tyre should be on the car? What size?
What alternative (modern Radial would be ok)?
Also,.... Does anyone have any detailed images of a side valve engine bay (Minx), that I could study? Only I think we are missing a few items from the engine bay area and desperately need to check the area off.
PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP US?
Dave and Elizabeth. |
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7118 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Dave,
It would have left the factory with 5.00 x 16 crossplies unless it was exported to the US in which case it would have 550 x 15" crossplies.
You can buy taxi radial tyres that are 16" but I think they would be 165 and might be a bit OTT on your 3" rims.
The usual vintage tyre suppliers will certainly be able to sell you correct crossplies.
Peter
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4104 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
I think the tyre decision should reflect in how you want to use the car; radials may make the steering a tad heavier, but otherwise perform better, cross-plys will look original, but tend to follow the road.
so occasional/ show use; cross-ply
Everyday use; radials
I'm sure this will create some healthy debate
Dave |
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7118 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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ukdave2002 wrote: |
Everyday use; radials
I'm sure this will create some healthy debate
Dave |
Hi Dave,
I agree but I don't think 16" radials come in a tread width suitable for 3" rims.
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:56 pm Post subject: |
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ukdave2002 wrote: | Hi
I think the tyre decision should reflect in how you want to use the car; radials may make the steering a tad heavier, but otherwise perform better, cross-plys will look original, but tend to follow the road.
so occasional/ show use; cross-ply
Everyday use; radials
I'm sure this will create some healthy debate
Dave |
Usually does
My Devon had radials on it when I first owned it, swapping to crossplies lightened the steering with no downsides that I could detect. Admittedly I wasn't using it every day, and if I was given to speedy cornering or heavy use of the brakes, radials would have been preferable (assuming the suspension and wheels could cope with the extra loads being put through them).
I had no regrets with the swap back to original.
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PAUL BEAUMONT
Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1281 Location: Barnsley S. Yorks
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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5.00 x 16 are now replaced by 5.25 x 16 (have been for decades!) There are a variety of makes of 5.25 x 16 available, the most period but most expensive is the Avon HM Tourist. I believe that Longstone tyres supply a Michelin X that does not look too out of place if you want a radial. I find Longstone very helpful though I have no connection with the business.
Expect to pay £80 - £120 for cross plies
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V8 Nutter
Joined: 27 Aug 2012 Posts: 587
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Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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North Hants Tyres in Aldershot currently have a range of American made radials that look just like cross plies. They come in smaller sizes. |
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