TYRES

1985 735 e23.
The concensus is from my garage and some of you 'experts', that my continued steering wheel vibration is likely to be out of true tyres. As the car stood for many months and they were second-hand anyway, makes me think you are probably right. So, will bite the bullet in the next few days.

I would appreciate your advise on brand/size. Current tyres are Pirrelli P6000 with loads or thread. They are (I think) 215 x 60 x 15.

Phil posted up this site for me (thanks)

http://www.mytyres.co.uk

and there is a huge choice. My prorities would be:-

- Trueness
- Quiet running
- Price

Annual mileage will be low and I am not looking to hang the tail out in the wet!

I would consider putting her back on metrics, as I do like the orginal turbine rims, if anyone has a known good second hand set of tyres (I have the rims).





Edited by eta.

Patrick
Don't you mean 14's as opposed to 15's? Or does your car have a wheel upgrade? As for Metric tyres, brave man! Save them for the shows.
As for brand types, Pirelli are good, as are continentals and the goodriches I have oon the Volvo are really good, especially for low mileage use.

AG

Ah, explains it then Phil!
Then I'd have to say, go for the 225's, and if the mileage is low, I wouldn't worry too much about brand, I'd be looking at what suits the car!
Cheers Phil.

Is Ian 'Rubberknees'? Do the Nankang run really true (no vibration)? Are they quiet?

Not sure about 225, mine already look a close fit in the arch.

Local tyre specialist has quoted me, on the 205, a 'Marshall' v rated at £44 inc bal and VAT or £63 for Continental/Pirelli. Other brands in between those prices. He can supply Nankang at about the Marshall price but says the ride is 'harder'.

Budget tyre wise I have tried Nankang, Marshal, Stunner (though only the Stunner on BMW) and found them all to be very good. The Stunner in 235/45 x 17 were far quieter than the Michelin Pilots that I replaced them with if it is of any help folks.

I have put the following in the General forum:-

This continues my topic from the 7 forum.

Are there any tyre experts out there who can advise if an 'H' rated (130mph) tyre is manufactured to the same specs. 'roundness', running noise, wearability etc as a 'V' rated (149mph)from the same manufacturer? What is the difference in manufacture that allows higher speeds?

Patrick,

have you made your mind up yet?

I was rummaging in my hoard today and found a pair of new Pirellis size 215/65/15. 1 off P6 & 1 off P6000.

I bought them for my 15" rims but then some sexy 16" rims came my way.

the tyres have been ued for about 1 week. tread depth 8mm like new tyres have.

M3AG wrote: ...the 149mph tyres are OK, but can you see yourself attemting to do that type of speed in your e23?

 

Why not?

Philip wrote: Patrick, have you made your mind up yet? I was rummaging in my hoard today and found a pair of new Pirellis size 215/65/15. 1 off P6 & 1 off P6000. I bought them for my 15" rims but then some sexy 16" rims came my way. the tyres have been ued for about 1 week. tread depth 8mm like new tyres have.

Tempting Phil, but not quite the right size and I want to put on a matched pair to sort out the slight vibration from the steering wheel.

I have 3 x P6000 with loads of thread on the car, but cannot vouch for their age and 'roundness'. However, if someone needed these to get through an MOT or just to sell on a car, they may be available.

Thats a little harsh rob, , New cheep tyers are not all that bad and you will still pay 40 quid a corner it can all add up. Arftr all thay have to past tests and all that, But if you were spending all the cars life on the motaway them middle off the road would be best.

The letters rep the speed ratings, my tyers are bugget I think that are 205 65 15

205 being how wide the tyer is 65 being how tall the tyer is and 15 the size of the wheel rim 15"

I would go for 225 60 R15 as this will give you a bit more rubber on the road and slightly lesss give in the tyers