Thanks to Ray Jang for introducing me to Chapman-era. I would never have
known about it were it not for his question on the Elan 5 speed.
Can anyone help me with my tyre choice dilemma?
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From: JACKSON Ken
To: 'lotus-cars@lists1.best.com'
Subject: Elan +2 Tyres ?
Date: 02 September 1998 18:00
The tyres on my +2 are almost certainly below the legal tread depth and need
replacing. They work fine but the MOT is up in the next few weeks so I had
better sort them out. The question is: what should I replace them with? I am
currently on Goodyear GP 165/13s and find the car a joy through the bends
but skittish over the manhole covers and potholes that have not yet filled
up with dead cyclists.
Have any listers put 185/13s on their Elans? If they are not significantly
better than the standard 165s, I reckon I will stick with that size to
retain original appearance.
Can anyone recommend manufacturers, tread patterns etc? To me tyres are
simply round and black and come in different sizes so I am in need of
enlightenment.
Thanks folks,
Ken J
1973 Elan+2S 130/5 (with Spyder chassis & driveshafts, incidentally)
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