Hi
Does anyone know what models of P6 Rover fitted the 165HR14 Pirelli Cinturato and between which years?
Original tyres
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Re: Original tyres
Hi Dougal
I believe the Pirelli tyres were fitted throughout the run of the P6 2000/2200. They were designed specifically for the car.
There was a bit of bad feeling in the tyre industry, and it took a bit of time (circa 1965) before the Dunlop equivalent tyre was approved by Rover.
Cheers
Nick
I believe the Pirelli tyres were fitted throughout the run of the P6 2000/2200. They were designed specifically for the car.
There was a bit of bad feeling in the tyre industry, and it took a bit of time (circa 1965) before the Dunlop equivalent tyre was approved by Rover.
Cheers
Nick
Nick Dunning
Events Secretary, RSR
1964 Rover 2000
1969 Rover Three Thousand Five
Events Secretary, RSR
1964 Rover 2000
1969 Rover Three Thousand Five
Re: Original tyres
Dougal,
Although the P6's were factory fitted with Pirelli Cinturatos I don't think 165HR14 tyres would have been fitted to any P6's - HR spec tyres are for 125mph, which 4 cylinder P6's wouldn't do! The V8's did have HR tyres, but they were 185HR14's not 165's.
Another interesting thing I discovered when fitting new tyres to my 1964 car (now sold
) was that the early ones had inner tubes!
Cheers,
Simon
Although the P6's were factory fitted with Pirelli Cinturatos I don't think 165HR14 tyres would have been fitted to any P6's - HR spec tyres are for 125mph, which 4 cylinder P6's wouldn't do! The V8's did have HR tyres, but they were 185HR14's not 165's.
Another interesting thing I discovered when fitting new tyres to my 1964 car (now sold
) was that the early ones had inner tubes!Cheers,
Simon