Re: SER1 Tire size on a 80 inch

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I do not really want to go fast, but the trucks in Holland are limited 
in there speed to 85 kmph, witch is the average speed of the slow lane 
of the highways and secondary roads. Going slower means that the other 
traffic needs to overtake me, and given the crowded roads, it is a 
serious safety related thing, driving at 85 kmph.

The crowded roads also means that slow traffic is a irritating thing for 
other drivers, sometimes casing traffic yams, and irritated drivers are 
not very social over here!

Bottemline, driving at 85kmph would be very nice.

 

I think I like the 700 size the best, but it is difficult to obtain them.

I also like to have radials…….. :-\

Thanks any way

Coen.

Allan Harding wrote:

>    Coen,     7.50x16 tyres will rub on the front springs at full lock, 
> will also rub on the underside of the rear body when crossing uneven 
> ground. would recomend using a maximum of 7.00x16. You could look into 
> getting an overdrive, alternatively get a kit from 4Wheel Drives in 
> Australia to change the transfer box ratio or put Range Rover diff 
> centres in you diff housings. The next problem that you will encounter 
> with the increased speed potential is that the steering, braking are 
> not really adequate. Not to mention the overall lack of safety 
> features of an early Land Rover/Minerva.
>    If you really want to go fast, sell the Minerva and buy a 
> Discovery, Range Rover, Jag or similar
>    Cheers
>    Allan
>    Canberra, Australia
>
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> Coen Caminada wrote:
>
>> I have a 80 inch Minerva 1953 with a 2 litre motor. I like to enlarge 
>> my tires, so I can cruise at a 80-85 kmph (=50 – 55 mph)
>>
>> So I am thinking about 7.50 – 16 tires.
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>> But…..the manual has 7.00 – 16 as the largest tire size.
>>
>> So I’d like some advise.
>>
>> Will the 7.50s do the trick?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Coen Caminada
>>
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