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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223  
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Hello All,
The rear tyres on Small's,1950/51 8o" are coming to the end of their lives. I made enquiries about replacing them with Security 600 x 16 which it currently has on each corner but am advised that these are now Chinese. Now I have nothing at all against China, they make component parts for some of the biggest names in industry.But, when it come to the safety of Small I am no going to cut any corners. She is quite used to the ride quality, or lack of it, so is not looking for any great improvements in that or noise levels. The spare is rubbish and has not been used for 20 years and the front tyres are Security with about 10 years, at current mileage, left on them. The rims are stamped 1950 so will presumably need new inner tubes as I doubt tubeless will be suitable Does anyone have any recommendations, I was wondering about Avon replacements, they will cost around £1500 for 5 , but is there any real advantage.? The vehicle is used 95% road use and 5% gentle green lanes. Pure road tyres will probably look silly on an old Series One Your help or thoughts please.... Thanks 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue 1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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19th Aug 2019 3:46pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
Uk series land rover tyres
https://www.vintagetyres.com/shop/avon-tra...16c-97-94l Last edited by dorsetsmith on 19th Aug 2019 4:03pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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19th Aug 2019 3:58pm |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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Thanks very much. If changing all 5, is it best to stick with 600's or do wider tyres fit standard rims.
I would have thought that the wider the noisier, but what do I know  1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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19th Aug 2019 4:09pm |
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| milesr3 Member Since: 12 Feb 2013 Location: Suffolk Posts: 873 
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You may be able to find somewhere with stock of Lassa OK-144 in 6.00 x 16. They have a similar tread pattern to the Security.
There is also the option of Viking Multigrip, made by Continental and fitted to JLR Classic restorations;  Click image to enlarge [Edited to add] Fedima Maxima is another option in 6.50 x 16. Last edited by milesr3 on 19th Aug 2019 5:33pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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19th Aug 2019 4:22pm |
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| Bows Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 513  
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I would personally stick to the original size, you can ruin a great looking Landy by fitting wrong size tyres. That’s only my opinion mind you. 2006 TD5110 station wagon
1995 300Tdi 90 truck cab 1989 90 hard top with 200 tdi 1983 110 hard top 1983 110 Hi cap 1954 107 pick up |
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19th Aug 2019 4:27pm |
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| Bows Member Since: 07 May 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 513
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Deestone may have a suitable option too. 2006 TD5110 station wagon
1995 300Tdi 90 truck cab 1989 90 hard top with 200 tdi 1983 110 hard top 1983 110 Hi cap 1954 107 pick up |
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19th Aug 2019 4:29pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6611 
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Longstone have a couple of options
https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/tyres/600...rover.html https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/tyres/600...cj110.html 1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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19th Aug 2019 4:45pm |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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Thanks All. Plenty to think about and consider, but will stay with the 600's as everything is pretty original so will try to keep it that way.
One wag asked me what speed rating I wanted ....40mph is the fastest it will go I said...Don't have that I have that rating came he reply.  1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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19th Aug 2019 4:52pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17450 
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I think that 7.00x16 was already an option by '51, but in theory that's the widest you can fit on your rims. The TMs would be perfect but that is a hefty price.
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19th Aug 2019 5:19pm |
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| milesr3 Member Since: 12 Feb 2013 Location: Suffolk Posts: 873
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Stick with 6.00x16
Click image to enlarge |
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19th Aug 2019 5:20pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17450
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6.00x16 Avon TM:
Click image to enlarge 7.50x16 Avon Ranger: Click image to enlarge Both sizes look good IMO provided that the tread pattern looks appropriate. |
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19th Aug 2019 5:43pm |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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Interesting pictures, nice to see the differences. Certain it is the 600's as with a suitable tread they look the best to my eye.
Small just wants to be driving it which is brilliant and why I bought it for her. Considering we went to look at a Citroen Traction all those years go and came home with the 80", it has all worked out rather well.  1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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19th Aug 2019 6:06pm |
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| milesr3 Member Since: 12 Feb 2013 Location: Suffolk Posts: 873
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One thing to consider, if your heart is set on Avon Traction Mileage is that vintage tyres do (have done) 10% discount on their vouchers at Christmas time. If you can wait a couple of months then you'll get them for a little over £200 each.
The Vikings are a great alternative for £150 too. Much better than the Longstone options. I paid just £60 for my Lassas but they've been out of stock and more expensive than this for a while now. Camskill had them in stock briefly. |
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19th Aug 2019 6:27pm |
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| defender9 Member Since: 12 Mar 2016 Location: Fylde Coast Posts: 1629 
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I have to say an 80in with 750’s filling the wheel arches looks really good
My 53 ex Aussie 80in came with new 600 bar grips, makes for interesting driving in the wet! |
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20th Aug 2019 8:29am |
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