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sardine
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17" alloys and newish tyres
« on: Jan 28th, 2007, 12:14am » |
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Sadly my poor old scorp has kicked the bucket.
i've ebayed the wheels which really set her off a treat. 4 new tyres.
item 230084581056
1st shot to anyone here who makes a decent offer.
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Darren
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v4-max aka Cheekyboy1
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #1 on: Jan 28th, 2007, 9:54pm » |
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nice wheels, would have been interested but tyres would be no good for the 24v good luck with the sale though.
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #2 on: Jan 28th, 2007, 10:07pm » |
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on Jan 28th, 2007, 9:54pm, v4-max wrote:| but tyres would be no good for the 24v |
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hi there
size wise, they would be fine, as they're a closer match to the original 195x65x15 wheels than the 225x50x16 12 spoke wheels.
hth
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #3 on: Jan 28th, 2007, 10:22pm » |
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size not a problem, running on 225/50/16's at the moment. wheels for sale are advertised with r rated max 106 mph tyres. there is no way a cosworth would pass an mot with those on
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #4 on: Jan 28th, 2007, 10:32pm » |
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hi there
i saw that, but it must be a mistake. i doubt you could get a 'r' rated tyre that size.
i remember when 'h' rated tyres were the big thing to have!
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #5 on: Jan 28th, 2007, 10:37pm » |
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thought that myself think i will pm him to make sure
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #6 on: Jan 29th, 2007, 10:30am » |
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I drive a Cosworth and I only ever do a maximum of 70 mph!! 
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #7 on: Jan 29th, 2007, 11:23am » |
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #8 on: Jan 29th, 2007, 10:06pm » |
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Hi folks
many thanks for pointing this out - I believe the 'R' I was looking at stands for radial and the actual speed rating is V (149mph)
If I remember correctly, the ratings are for a fuly loaded car maintaining that speed for 30mins - or something like that - so I was pretty happy even with a 106mph limit.
I've had a look around regarding the MOT and have copied the following from www.tyresave.co.uk/tyreinfo.html
Quote:For MOT requirements in this country, it is not necessary to fit a tyre with a speed rating to match the original vehicle fitment or the maximum speed of the vehicle. Tyres must be suitable for the purpose for which the vehicle will be used.
Insurance companies might say that a vehicle should be fitted with the tyres having the speed rating recommended by the car manufacturer: but even if you fit Z-rated tyres for speeds over 150 mph they will not insure you if you drive in excess of 70 mph in this country!
The vehicle manufacturer has to recommend a tyre with a rating to match the maximum speed of the car because when it leaves the factory he does not know exactly where the car is going or for what purpose it might be used. You might want to use the car in a country where higher speed limits apply than the UK or take it to a race track at the weekend. |
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It probably is prudent though to inform the insurance company if the tyres are rated less than recommended - I'm sure it would make no diference but then at least you're covered.
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Darren
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #9 on: Jan 31st, 2007, 9:25pm » |
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Aye Darren, I see you're just down the road mate
I live in the downmarket area of Clacton-on-Sea, near the airfield...you know the place 
Good luck on the auction
Regards, Bruce.
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #10 on: Feb 4th, 2007, 12:39am » |
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nowt wrong with West Clacton! lots of scorp owners around our way. must be coastal thing as there's plenty in southend too.
Anyway they went for 125in the end. nice for someone - £30 per corner - you could pay that for remoulds, let alone wheel and tyres.
Oh well.
Anyway, I've a rear load cover for the estate and a tinting mirror for sale if anyone's interrested.....
All the best
Darren
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #11 on: Feb 4th, 2007, 2:35am » |
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noticed your wheels went left a proxy bid as i am away from a puter all week, missed out by 2 quid. let me know if he does'nt turn up for them, as i will have them.
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Re: 17" alloys and newish tyres
« Reply #12 on: Feb 4th, 2007, 7:44pm » |
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Nowt wrong? I bloomin hate it here
Plenty of Scorpios around here but not many members, the only time I ever got flashed by a Scorpio was when I wasn't even in a Scorpio  
I'm in Colchester quite often, tell me what you're driving and I'll give you a flash if I see you
I'll most likely be in my black counterfeit 4 litre Scorpio, N674ELT
Regards, Bruce 
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