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May 30, 2015 3:46 am
May 30, 2015 3:46 am
Subject: Re: Tyres for LG45
tyres for LG45, and thermostat
Hi David
When we bought our LG45 (also a SB1 saloon, chassis 12059) it had been fitted with a set of new 6.00 x 18 Lucas tyres, but they didn’t last long. After 4500 miles they were nearly worn out. They had a 4 ply rating, and maybe that’s not enough for the weight of a LG45. We replaced them with Excelsior 6.00-6.50 x 18, 6 ply rating, and have since done another 5000 miles. They seem to be lasting much better, their average tread depth now is still about 5 mm.
I haven’t had experience of radials of this size and would welcome further comment about this on this excellent Forum.
Also, ours has lost its radiator shutter thermostat, before we got the car. In the meantime I have discreetly fitted a manual control which can be operated from the driver’s seat, but the correct replacement would be preferable. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Regards
Bill
tyres for LG45, and thermostat
Hi David
When we bought our LG45 (also a SB1 saloon, chassis 12059) it had been fitted with a set of new 6.00 x 18 Lucas tyres, but they didn’t last long. After 4500 miles they were nearly worn out. They had a 4 ply rating, and maybe that’s not enough for the weight of a LG45. We replaced them with Excelsior 6.00-6.50 x 18, 6 ply rating, and have since done another 5000 miles. They seem to be lasting much better, their average tread depth now is still about 5 mm.
I haven’t had experience of radials of this size and would welcome further comment about this on this excellent Forum.
Also, ours has lost its radiator shutter thermostat, before we got the car. In the meantime I have discreetly fitted a manual control which can be operated from the driver’s seat, but the correct replacement would be preferable. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Regards
Bill