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Sep 14, 2013 10:59 am
Sep 14, 2013 10:59 am
Subject: Re: Tyres for LG45
My Riley RMB is nearing the end of its restoration, and I recently needed to decide on tyres for it. I liked the idea of radials, but not the modern tread patterns or dimensions; usually smaller rolling radius and too wide.
I discovered Excelsior Stahls; they are radials with acceptable tread patterns (I believe copies of the now extinct Englebert Racing type), and dimensions of the 6.00 x 16 crossply as originally fitted. I was surprised to see they also do 18" versions.
I haven't driven the car of course, but I did do a lot of research, which gave a lot of recent positive feedback. Apparently there were out-of-round & balance issues when they were first introduced, but all resolved now.
The only UK supplier appears to be Northants Tyres; they confirmed that in any event they would replace substandard tyres.
If they prove good on my Riley, I'll certainly fit them to my V12 & LG6.
Laurence
My Riley RMB is nearing the end of its restoration, and I recently needed to decide on tyres for it. I liked the idea of radials, but not the modern tread patterns or dimensions; usually smaller rolling radius and too wide.
I discovered Excelsior Stahls; they are radials with acceptable tread patterns (I believe copies of the now extinct Englebert Racing type), and dimensions of the 6.00 x 16 crossply as originally fitted. I was surprised to see they also do 18" versions.
I haven't driven the car of course, but I did do a lot of research, which gave a lot of recent positive feedback. Apparently there were out-of-round & balance issues when they were first introduced, but all resolved now.
The only UK supplier appears to be Northants Tyres; they confirmed that in any event they would replace substandard tyres.
If they prove good on my Riley, I'll certainly fit them to my V12 & LG6.
Laurence