18-05-2019, 07:35 PM
When I bought my RP saloon in October, it was fitted with a set of Avon Triple duties which were serviceable but I suspect had been fitted when the car was restored some 45 to 50 years ago. I used them until they were about 1 and 1/2 mm and then had four new tyres. Being on a fixed budget, I found some Mitas HN 02 tyres advertised as being suitable for light vintage cars, so I bought a set at £40.00 a cover. They are actually a motorcycle tyre, but have proved to be really rather satisfactory is service. They were a bit 'skittish' at first but once they had done a couple of hundred miles they settled in quite well and the transformation in the car's handing is quite startling. The old tyres were in good condition, but had gone very hard which I suspect did not improve matters.
I hvae now done 1300 miles on them. I am running them at 26 psi front and back and seem to grip well.
I have, however, retained the Avon that was fitted to the spare, as it appears never to have been on the road and holds its pressure well. If I ever have to use it, though, I shall remember that it is a odd tyre and drive accordingly, a bit like one has to with these modern space saver tyres.
I hvae now done 1300 miles on them. I am running them at 26 psi front and back and seem to grip well.
I have, however, retained the Avon that was fitted to the spare, as it appears never to have been on the road and holds its pressure well. If I ever have to use it, though, I shall remember that it is a odd tyre and drive accordingly, a bit like one has to with these modern space saver tyres.