[ROVERNET - UK] P6 Tires

[James Dean]

My 69 2000TC has straight arms, and Magstar wheels. Several years ago I 
replaced two 165-14 's with 175/70-14's on the back, , and drove down to Key 
West . all was well, with luggage in the boot, on US-1.. We stayed on Big 
Pine key, which has "sinking" spots, or depressions in the smaller 
roads.Fortunately, the speed limit is low, to protect the little Key deer. 
We took another couple for dinner, and every time we crossed these uneven 
spots. I smelled rubber burning.The extra weight in the back seat caused the 
tires to rub on the inside. The next day, I switched the tires, put the  old 
165-14's on the back, and kept my speed down, until we were back in Ft. 
Lauderdale. I will probably sell this car, and will include a pair of bent 
rods, for the new owner. Magstars have a different offset, from normal 
Rostyles. James Dean.
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From: "geffandjulie" <geffandjulie at comcast.net>
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Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Tires


> Kleber?  I have 185s also, no problem.  I did manage to reattach the rear 
> control arms backwards and was mystified as to the chafing...
> I think the 2000 had straight arms, the 3500 has bent ones for more tire 
> clearance. Worked fine...after I reversed them.
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>>I have Dunlop 175/R14's
>>
>> The diff is in how they turn
>>
>> 165's turn more like "on a dime" and the 175's aren't as narrow, so they 
>> turn not as nimbly....  No prob's with chafing....  I have to see what 
>> size my old ones where...they are "taller" than the Dunlops....french 
>> company...starts with a K...good tire...Birdie
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> From:  Gordon Harrower <griffo at comcast.net>
>> Subj:  [ROVERNET - UK] P6 Tires
>> Date:  Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:06 pm
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>> To:  rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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>> I've been having a hard time finding 165 R14 tires for my 1968 TC, and
>> I'm concerned about chafing if I get wider tires.  Does anyone have
>> experience with, or recommendations about,  this?
>>
>> Meanwhile, the new gearbox is in, managed without removing the engine.
>>
>> Gordon
>>
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