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Sep 19, 2013 9:24 am
Sep 19, 2013 9:24 am
Subject: Re: Tyres for LG45
Hi David,
You're welcome. I must admit my second choice for the Riley would have been Blockleys, but I felt the 5-block tread pattern (it's 3-block for "prewar" sizes was too anachronistic for a 1951 car. That said, I understand they're popular with Jaguar XK owners.
Another issue to consider is the radius...and therefore circumference...of different tyres...these can vary quite surprisingly. The significance is that that will have a bearing on your engine rpm/mile so affects performance & speedo readings. The tyres on my LG6 special are Michelins; they are amongst those with the highest radius, but the tread area is rounded, not flat, which I don't think helps with roadholding or tread wear. So many things to consider! Longstone Tyres and other sites give useful tyre dimensions. You could do worse than chat with Dougal at Longstone Tyres, he is very helpful; with the proviso that he doesn't stock Blockley tyres...there is some unfathomable rift...he is prominent in the VSCC & Blockley tyres are made by a VSCC member. Despite what Dougal says, the feedback for, & popularity, not to mention competition success, with Blockleys, can't be denied! He also doesn't stock Excelsior, more understandably because of quality issues, but my understanding is that those are very much past history.
Good luck with whatever you choose
Laurence
Hi David,
You're welcome. I must admit my second choice for the Riley would have been Blockleys, but I felt the 5-block tread pattern (it's 3-block for "prewar" sizes was too anachronistic for a 1951 car. That said, I understand they're popular with Jaguar XK owners.
Another issue to consider is the radius...and therefore circumference...of different tyres...these can vary quite surprisingly. The significance is that that will have a bearing on your engine rpm/mile so affects performance & speedo readings. The tyres on my LG6 special are Michelins; they are amongst those with the highest radius, but the tread area is rounded, not flat, which I don't think helps with roadholding or tread wear. So many things to consider! Longstone Tyres and other sites give useful tyre dimensions. You could do worse than chat with Dougal at Longstone Tyres, he is very helpful; with the proviso that he doesn't stock Blockley tyres...there is some unfathomable rift...he is prominent in the VSCC & Blockley tyres are made by a VSCC member. Despite what Dougal says, the feedback for, & popularity, not to mention competition success, with Blockleys, can't be denied! He also doesn't stock Excelsior, more understandably because of quality issues, but my understanding is that those are very much past history.
Good luck with whatever you choose
Laurence