tyres

[Steve C]

Hi, need new tyres for my p6 2000 tc, present tyres are 165 80 14, ( 13 years old) and very little choice about, don,t want to go to the 185, lots of 165 70 14 about, will these affect the speedo much and if so , over read or under read

advice needed
Regards Steve.

 

[jp928]

Tyres should be replaced at least at 8 years old - some countries legislate the age.

 

[Burgundyben]

Blockley do a 165 80 14, I have the 15" Blockleys on a Mk2 and very happy. There is also a Vredstein.

 

[johnsimister]

And you can get new Pirelli Cinturatos in the correct 165 R14 (80 profile by default), as originally fitted to most four-cylinder P6s. I've had them on all three of mine. Expensive but right for the car and very effective. Longstone Tyres or Vintage Tyres can supply.

Modern 185/70 R14 have about the same rolling radius, so won't alter the speedo and gearing, but they make the steering heavier and the car just feels clumsier.

 

[Steve C]

Hi and thanks for the above advice , I know the tyres are well past there time to change, but they were on the car when purchased recently.

I think i will stick with the 165 80 14.

Regards Steve.

 

[sdibbers]

And you can get new Pirelli Cinturatos in the correct 165 R14 (80 profile by default), as originally fitted to most four-cylinder P6s. I've had them on all three of mine. Expensive but right for the car and very effective. Longstone Tyres or Vintage Tyres can supply.

Modern 185/70 R14 have about the same rolling radius, so won't alter the speedo and gearing, but they make the steering heavier and the car just feels clumsier.

I would say that the Pirelli CN36 185 tyres I have give a feel similar to the 165 tyres but with more grip. They have a good compromise in both feel as grip over 165r14 tyres, especially compared to equivalent Vredenstiens.

 

[Tom W]

I need some new 165 tyres. Does anyone else have experience of Blockleys on a P6? The correct size Pirelli tyres seem to be on back order, and are very expensive. The Blockleys are very attractive on price for a vintage style tyre. Given they seem to come with a money back satisfaction guarantee, I’m tempted to try them.

 

[The Rovering Member]

I need some new 165 tyres. Does anyone else have experience of Blockleys on a P6? The correct size Pirelli tyres seem to be on back order, and are very expensive. The Blockleys are very attractive on price for a vintage style tyre. Given they seem to come with a money back satisfaction guarantee, I’m tempted to try them.

They have been highly recommended to me for the 5½J's l'm fitting to my Oxford estate. I'm going to give them a go later in the year.

 

[hershman.uk]

They have been highly recommended to me for the 5½J's l'm fitting to my Oxford estate. I'm going to give them a go later in the year.

I fitted Blockleys to my V8 last year, the correct size and speed rating - 185 HR14 (also known as 185/80). I am very happy with them and they have a great vintage look.

 

[Tom W]

They look good. What are they like for noise? My current tyres generate a lot of road noise which transmits into the bulkhead and somewhat spoils the refinement of the car.

 

[hershman.uk]

They look good. What are they like for noise? My current tyres generate a lot of road noise which transmits into the bulkhead and somewhat spoils the refinement of the car.

Much less noise than the Nankang tyres that I removed and although I have power steering the Blockleys made the steering noticeably lighter too.

 

[StefanVXR8]

I've just had Hankook 195/75R14's fitted to mine and no complaints so far.

 

[jp928]

Same here, no problems at all.