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campingstoveman wrote:
I need a pair of tyres for my Rover P6 3500 series 1, 185 HR 14, and I
have hit a problem. I am getting a lot of teeth sucking from tyre
centres as to whether they can get them, I live in the Bedford area
does any one have any idea's please.

I have one Pirelli Cinturato here for a P6 3500 - 185 HR 14 90. About half
worn. Been stored in the cool and dark (cellar) so looks to be good. You
can have it for free - but collection only.

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In article ,
campingstoveman wrote:
Another question please, I am also being asked for another figure
between 185 -- HR 14 ?

What am I missing.

Think that is 90.

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"campingstoveman" wrote in message
...
Thanks Gentlemen,

I am not bothered about my 125 mph speed as I have no intention of
taking the old girl up that fast any way, I will ring my tyre places
Tuesday with a new spec.


It's not what you're bothered about but what the MOT and insurance
inspectors are.

"Dave Plowman (News)" gurgled happily, sounding
much like they were saying:

Another question please, I am also being asked for another figure
between 185 -- HR 14 ?

What am I missing.

Think that is 90.

"Full profile" is usually 80%.

campingstoveman wrote:
Gentlemen,

I need a pair of tyres for my Rover P6 3500 series 1, 185 HR 14, and I have
hit a problem. I am getting a lot of teeth sucking from tyre centres as to
whether they can get them, I live in the Bedford area does any one have any
idea's please.

Martin P

I got some 185/80R13 tyres for my PI he
http://www.jettyres.co.uk/index.php

I have just done a search on your size on their tyre finder and they
have some Dunlops on special offer. Ignore the 8-ply sizes; they are
for vans. But there are some car sizes there. If in doubt, you can
always give them a ring - they do answer the phone, and they do know
what they are talking about.

I arranged with a local tyre fitter to fit my purchase and Jet Tyres
were quite happy to ship them there and bill my credit card. It saved
having to be in to receive them, then load them up into the car and
drive them down.

Jim

In article ,
campingstoveman wrote:
I am not bothered about my 125 mph speed as I have no intention of
taking the old girl up that fast any way, I will ring my tyre places
Tuesday with a new spec.

A word of caution.

My 3500 MkI was fitted with new Pirelli Cinturatos when I bought it at 3
years old - but SR rather than HR which was a totally different design.
Chunks came off the rear tyres. I took it to the Pirelli depot which was
at the time in Mitcham and they said the SR tyres simply weren't up to
handling the torque. They gave me a good deal on HR ones which lasted very
well.

Of course things may be different with modern tyres - but I think you
still have to fit replacements as good or better than the original maker's
spec.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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campingstoveman wrote:

Gentlemen,

I need a pair of tyres for my Rover P6 3500 series 1, 185 HR 14, and I have
hit a problem. I am getting a lot of teeth sucking from tyre centres as to
whether they can get them, I live in the Bedford area does any one have any
idea's please.

eTyres do them:

http://www.etyres.co.uk/car-tyres-uk...thId=4&tyrePro
fileId=1&tyreWheelId=3&tyreSpeedId=2&tyreReinforce d=F&tyre6Ply=F&tyre8Pl
y=F&tyre4X4=F

They're 'economy' or 'mid range' - so it's a bit of a gamble as to what
you'll get. With any luck you'll get something like 'Ling Long Rain
Heros' or similar ;-)


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SteveH wrote:
campingstoveman wrote:

Gentlemen,

I need a pair of tyres for my Rover P6 3500 series 1, 185 HR 14, and I have
hit a problem. I am getting a lot of teeth sucking from tyre centres as to
whether they can get them, I live in the Bedford area does any one have any
idea's please.

eTyres do them:

http://www.etyres.co.uk/car-tyres-uk...thId=4&tyrePro
fileId=1&tyreWheelId=3&tyreSpeedId=2&tyreReinforce d=F&tyre6Ply=F&tyre8Pl
y=F&tyre4X4=F

They're 'economy' or 'mid range' - so it's a bit of a gamble as to what
you'll get. With any luck you'll get something like 'Ling Long Rain
Heros' or similar ;-)


Ling Longs probably grip better than early 70's Dunlops...

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Range Rover V8 Turbo
Range Rover 4.6 HSE
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On Sun, 04 May 2008 01:23:44 +0100, Pete M
wrote:

They're 'economy' or 'mid range' - so it's a bit of a gamble as to what
you'll get. With any luck you'll get something like 'Ling Long Rain
Heros' or similar ;-)

Ling Longs probably grip better than early 70's Dunlops...

Remember those 'Groundhog' crossplies?

Still, they were better than my usual Bald Eagles back then.

Gentlemen,

Been to Shuttleworth classic car show just down the road from me today, saw
a couple of 3500 P6's with 19580R14's fitted and the owners reported no
problems so I know where to go now, thanks for help.

Martin P
"campingstoveman" wrote in message
...
Gentlemen,

I need a pair of tyres for my Rover P6 3500 series 1, 185 HR 14, and I
have hit a problem. I am getting a lot of teeth sucking from tyre centres
as to whether they can get them, I live in the Bedford area does any one
have any idea's please.

Martin P

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