My presentation and a problem about tyres
Replied by R40MGF on topic My presentation and a problem about tyres
Posted 1 month 4 weeks ago #209474I would advise against using the same size tyres on the front and rear.
I think that it's recommended to use 215/40/16 on the rear of your car and 195/45/16 on the front.
Personally, I've never had a problem with Toyos and found them good value.
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Replied by Cobber on topic My presentation and a problem about tyres
Posted 1 month 4 weeks ago #209476Surely safety criteria such as braking performance, wet weather performance and traction should be the priority, in my experience tyres are never very quiet when the car is sliding off the road and wrapping itself around a tree, which is what happens when shit tyres are used!
I wouldn't get so hung up on the 240+ kph speed rating, a 1.6 TF won't be traveling at such speeds.
"Keep calm, relax, focus on the problem & PULL THE BLOODY TRIGGER"
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Replied by Airportable on topic My presentation and a problem about tyres
Posted 1 month 4 weeks ago #209484I have to say though that I would still be using Avon tyres, however they are no longer made in our sizes. The Avons performed & they lasted, I still have a front pair in good order as spares whilst much younger tyres are long gone.
I am in complete agreement with Cobb’s, especially about using certain tyres on wheel barrows.
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Replied by Cobber on topic My presentation and a problem about tyres
Posted 1 month 4 weeks ago #209485As for the Falkens V Toyos.......you should be fine with either, really down to personal preference.
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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic My presentation and a problem about tyres
Posted 1 month 3 weeks ago #209489I have used Nexen tyres on my F (although not those types)with very favourable results both with wet and dry grip, braking and wear rate. The last set of tyres were Falkens. Again, I was impressed with those.
I wouldn't advise using Linglongs either.
On the TF the pressures are pretty important, so check that as soon as possible.
On certain specials, like the F mk2 Freestyle, the standard tyres were 215/40/16xl all around so it was done by MGR. However the TF Suspension is very different from the F.
VERY IMPORTANT
It is vital that the rear tyres are XL load rated. The stronger tyre wall is necessary for handling. Ideally, I would recommend XL load rating for all 4 tyres.
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Replied by GalvanoBlu on topic My presentation and a problem about tyres
Posted 1 month 1 week ago #209831I want to thank all the senior members who have helped in dissolving my doubts... thank you!!!
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Replied by Notanumber on topic My presentation and a problem about tyres
Posted 1 month 1 week ago #209834Some pictures of your TF with it's new tyres please
2003 TF 135 sunstorm
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Replied by GalvanoBlu on topic My presentation and a problem about tyres
Posted 1 month 1 week ago #209885But I would like to take this opportunity to ask you expert MGers... what kind of wheel does my car have? Yesterday I did some research: I looked through Roger Park's book, then on the internet, but I couldn't find them anywhere... they have the MG logo stamped on them but they don't appear anywhere, other than on my car.... has anyone ever seen them?
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Posted 1 month 1 week ago #209888Which ever, we’ll done.
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Replied by GalvanoBlu on topic My presentation and a problem about tyres
Posted 1 month 6 days ago #209924... I am impressed; in order to control the effective PCD of my wheels I have dismounted the MG plaque on the front and I have measured tohe distance between opposite bolts: 100 millimeters... (more exactly 8/100... there are eight holes on the rim and only 4 bolts fixed on the hub)
As Frenchs say... chapeau!!!!
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