doris
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Dec 5, 2006 16:51:23 GMT 1
Post by doris on Dec 5, 2006 16:51:23 GMT 1
I am going to replace the tyres on my 1924 Kenilworth soon, and looking at Robert Browett lovely Kenilworth and Paul Newsome's gleaming Charlecote, I notice they have what I can only describe as big tyres as opposed to my 710-90.
I have always been concerned with the tyres on my car dealing with modern day traffic, the car does tend to jump around a bit and slide if you are not careful,and would like to fit 'moderns', can you get 'larger' clincher tyres or do you have to change the wheels as well. if you can just change the tyres, what size would they be?
Would appreciate some advice hear before I spend a packet on tyres, (well over a thousand pounds for four tyres!*?/!"
Pete
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Dec 5, 2006 20:20:38 GMT 1
Post by Ian Leggett on Dec 5, 2006 20:20:38 GMT 1
Hi Pete. Suggest you email Paul Newsome direct as he does not look in on this site. His details are in Club Review. Regards Ian.
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doris
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Dec 6, 2006 9:39:48 GMT 1
Post by doris on Dec 6, 2006 9:39:48 GMT 1
Many thanks, I will let you know what happens, Pete
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Jan 7, 2007 21:32:01 GMT 1
Post by Peter Hallam on Jan 7, 2007 21:32:01 GMT 1
I have not had any luck at all in trying to get in contact with other Kenilworth users regarding tyres, if any one can help me with the following, can my clincher wheels take 500 by 19 tyres? if not, does any person know the where a bouts of a set of 19 " artillery wheels capable of taking 500 by 19 tyres?
Happy new year to all!!
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Jan 10, 2007 22:55:59 GMT 1
Post by falmouth on Jan 10, 2007 22:55:59 GMT 1
Hi Pete, Sorry I can't help with any 500X19 wheels and tyres; but surely if you do manage to purchase some with decent tyres, you will be paying nearly as much as a new set of beaded edges tyres which would fit your existing wheels. How does the car handle on your existing wheels and tyres, Surely it can't be that bad, bearing in view the vehicle is 82 years old mind. Perhaps other V3 owners could comment on the handling of their cars and telling us what tyres they are running on. I for one am still on beaded edge ones and bearing in mind the cars age, they don't seem that bad. They don't follow lorry tyre marks like my wife's Austin Seven does!! Kind regards, Brian
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Jan 10, 2007 23:19:12 GMT 1
Post by webmaster on Jan 10, 2007 23:19:12 GMT 1
As people are seeking others views on tyre performance:
My twoseater 1919 Model SLS runs on 710 -19 beaded edge tyres which were the original equipment. They are marked for use on Motorcycles. I am careful not to let the pressure drop below 55psi, preferring to run them at 60psi. They do strike me as being rather narrow, but the car is small and light, and I have no problems with roadholding or ride quality. In fact its better than some more modern cars. They can lock up quite easily if the handbrake is applied enthusiastically (rears only of course!)
The Kenilworth is a slightly larger and heavier car, especially as it can be used four up, but I suppose that as the 710 tyres were original fitting they must still be OK for that additional weight
I have never seen spare artillery wheels for sale for these cars so to come across any would be quite a find. I suspect that you may have to continue with your current tyre type
Regards.,
Phil
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Jan 12, 2007 9:58:19 GMT 1
Post by Peter on Jan 12, 2007 9:58:19 GMT 1
Many thanks to all for the varied views on tyres.
All my tyres are coming to the end of safe use, I did see somewhere in the Parish Mag in the dim and distant past, that a fellow owner of a V3 has changed his narrow wheels for balloon tyres tyres, one saying that his car stopped skipping about the road after changing his tyres and rims.
A quick look at the photos on this site under Edwardian cars, shows at least two members have done this.
My car appears to be prone to bouncing, or slipping as the case my be and it doesn't do anything for my potential heart attack or under wear when you start a cornering manouvere then hit eg, a man hole cover or an uneven surface then feel the car aiming for the pavement!
I have a feeling that at the end of the day, I will have to replace what I have with the same, but as we all know, Murphy's Law states that some one will have a set of wheels (or anything else you want) but did not know any body was looking for them! So a quick note on this forum was called for.
Having narrow tyres can be very useful, About three or four years ago, the West Of England Rally site was unfortunate enough to have suffered a lot of rain leading to the whole site becoming a mud bath, indeed they were pulling just about everyone in! knowing that the top soil was about eight inches deep and that narrow wheels will cut through mud, as opposed to pushing the mud in front of the tyres, I risked driving through it and got right through with no problem. some of the A7 lads saw this and the whole thing turned into a 'lets drive past the moderns and show them how to do it!'
Looking forward to seeing some the south west members through the year, Regards. Pete
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Jan 12, 2007 16:24:37 GMT 1
Post by peter on Jan 12, 2007 16:24:37 GMT 1
Hi, Who wants some artillery wheels, and how many. They are 19" with 5 stud hub fixings. They have surface rust but are sound. Also can get some 6 stud ones, but not sure of their diameter. Currently have seven spare, but know of where there are more !
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doris
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Jan 14, 2007 20:06:14 GMT 1
Post by doris on Jan 14, 2007 20:06:14 GMT 1
can you email me on peter@tramstop34.freeserve.co.uk. Thanks Pete
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Jan 27, 2007 13:11:34 GMT 1
Post by doris on Jan 27, 2007 13:11:34 GMT 1
Peter, I am not sure if my emails are getting through, can you email me please. Pete
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