Marcos Maniacs

Hey Ashley,

The original tyre sizes for the coupe were 175HR13 Avon radials, and the 3
litre coupes had mainly Cosmic rims, though some had Minilites. I've had
Michelin 185HR70/13 tyres on my car for 25 years but they have a slightly
smaller rolling diameter so the speedo over-reads a little. They have
performed very well for me but I'm in the market for new ones. I've decided
to switch to 14" rims because I'd like a fatter, lower profile tyre and
believe the 195HR60/14 is pretty close. Sizes vary somewhat depending on
manufacturer and I have yet to make a final choice. Maybe other owner can
provide further input.

Regards,

Paul Dransfield
3 litre Volvo

-----Original Message-----
From: a5h_pm [mailto:ashley_molyneux@...]
Sent: April 29, 2002 8:07 AM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Tyre Size/Choice


Hi there,

Can anyone help me with the tyre sizes that should be placed on the  
13inch wheels of a steel chassis 3 litre Marocs? I have a mix of 
sizes on the car at the moment 185, 175 and 165!?, I beleive that the 
175 are the correct ones (175 70R? 13's?), has anyone fitted (and 
would you recommend a size) the 185's. Please if you do know which 
ones give me the full size (is 70 profile the greatest or is it 75?). 
Also any suggestions on makes of tyres would be helpful!

Sorry for this garbled message but I am in the process of rebuilding 
the car and do not know what size it should have had? I also only 
have 1 original wheel and 4 Wolfrace slot type wheels, I would 
ideally love to get my mits on some originals!

Thanks for your (less garbled?) responses!

regards
Ashley 
#5504

www.molyneuxs.com for pics of my car



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