Amazon: - Tyre advice.

Alf ista · Mar 4th, 2009, 02:12

Hi guys. I want to get some new tyres for my Amazon. The ones on her now are old and worn out. Since I am re-spraying her in a two tone scheme, I want to get white walls as I am spraying the wheels red. I think I will have difficulty getting white wall tyres here in Ireland. Although, maybe not, if someone knows of a supplier please let me know. Failing that, can someone recomend a good supplier of white walls in the UK and maybe a good brand? Also, what would be a good size? The wheels are 15 x 4.5 inches and currently have 165 tyres. I think this is the standard tyre, but does anyone recommend fitting a wider tyre like a 175? Or am I better off with the 165. All advice welcomed. Thanks a million, Hugh.

222s · Mar 4th, 2009, 07:56

There's North Hants Tyres in the UK - here's what they have in 165/80R15:

http://www.northhantstyres.com/RTS%20final/1658015.htm

The whitewalls are a tad expensive compared to the normal tyres though!!!

PaulWphoto · Mar 4th, 2009, 09:45

Have you thought of using tyre trims? Rimmer Bros do a set.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/cgi-bin/...mph/tr6/wheels

Then you can use whatever tyres you like.

Alf ista · Mar 6th, 2009, 01:09

Thanks guys. Man, those white walls are expensive! I might consider the tyre trims, but I will keep looking.
More importantly, I would like to hear peoples experience with tyre sizes. Is it worth getting a 175 or even a 185, would it improve grip, although at the expense of heavy steering? Is it better to stick with 165 and whats the best profile to use?

loon · Mar 6th, 2009, 08:41

those trims from rimers are damn expensive il sort out a link later from the makers

brucelee34 · Mar 8th, 2009, 09:00

Alfa - I just had four tyres fitted. They are TOYO and are 165/80/15. They feel really good and are a better ride than my old Vredstein Sprint +.
I got them from tyretraders and they were 188 pounds fitted. They find a garage near you and send them straight there.

loon · Mar 8th, 2009, 16:06

Whitewall tyre trims from the makers

Bravado automotive
19 New Haw Road
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 2BZ
UK

Tel: 01932 858248

Alf ista · Mar 8th, 2009, 16:31

Thanks guys. Appreciate the advice

Mar 4th, 2009, 02:12	#1
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 09:08 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	Tyre advice. Hi guys. I want to get some new tyres for my Amazon. The ones on her now are old and worn out. Since I am re-spraying her in a two tone scheme, I want to get white walls as I am spraying the wheels red. I think I will have difficulty getting white wall tyres here in Ireland. Although, maybe not, if someone knows of a supplier please let me know. Failing that, can someone recomend a good supplier of white walls in the UK and maybe a good brand? Also, what would be a good size? The wheels are 15 x 4.5 inches and currently have 165 tyres. I think this is the standard tyre, but does anyone recommend fitting a wider tyre like a 175? Or am I better off with the 165. All advice welcomed. Thanks a million, Hugh. __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Mar 4th, 2009, 07:56	#2
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	There's North Hants Tyres in the UK - here's what they have in 165/80R15: http://www.northhantstyres.com/RTS%20final/1658015.htm The whitewalls are a tad expensive compared to the normal tyres though!!! __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

Mar 6th, 2009, 01:09	#4
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 09:08 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	Thanks guys. Man, those white walls are expensive! I might consider the tyre trims, but I will keep looking. More importantly, I would like to hear peoples experience with tyre sizes. Is it worth getting a 175 or even a 185, would it improve grip, although at the expense of heavy steering? Is it better to stick with 165 and whats the best profile to use? __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Mar 8th, 2009, 16:31	#8
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 09:08 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	Thanks guys. Appreciate the advice __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Mar 4th, 2009, 09:45	#3
PaulWphoto VOC Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2021 12:24 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hereford - Where the best cider comes from....	Have you thought of using tyre trims? Rimmer Bros do a set. http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/cgi-bin/...mph/tr6/wheels Then you can use whatever tyres you like.

Mar 6th, 2009, 08:41	#5
loon Senior Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2016 01:07 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: essex	those trims from rimers are damn expensive il sort out a link later from the makers

Mar 8th, 2009, 09:00	#6
brucelee34 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 16th, 2015 10:50 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hertfordshire	Alfa - I just had four tyres fitted. They are TOYO and are 165/80/15. They feel really good and are a better ride than my old Vredstein Sprint +. I got them from tyretraders and they were 188 pounds fitted. They find a garage near you and send them straight there.

Mar 8th, 2009, 16:06	#7
loon Senior Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2016 01:07 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: essex	Whitewall tyre trims from the makers Bravado automotive 19 New Haw Road Addlestone Surrey KT15 2BZ UK Tel: 01932 858248

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