usually u get an r rating which gives you far less than you should have.
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> From: chinge@postmaster.co.uk[SMTP:chinge@postmaster.co.uk]
> Reply To: chinge@postmaster.co.uk
> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 1:49 PM
> To: jonmac@ndirect.co.uk
> Cc: 2000-register
> Subject: Re: 185-13 tyres
>
> John,
> I have experienced the same problems trying to source the correct tyres
> for
> my PI. I am running on 185/70-13 at the moment which I am not entirely
> happy with. The handling's nice but the speedo is a tad optimistic.
>
> Anyway,I was chatting to the owner of my local garage during the old
> girl's
> last MOT(annual test) and he suggested trying "van" or commercial tyres
> which seem to be in plentiful supply here in the UK. The prices seem
> favorable too!
>
> As I understand they are of a more robust construction which could
> possibly
> affect the ride, but would seem to offer advantages to those people
> who,like myself,tow a caravan. Also I don't know what the speed rating of
> these tyres is,which is an important factor with a PI!
>
> Regards
> Chris Hinge
>
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