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- Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:53 am
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7604
Re: Tyres
I went for Vredestein Sprint Classic 165/80/14. More than adequate for my B with its 'stock' engine. Much better feel and lighter low speed steering effort than the previously fitted 185s. Approx £100 per corner from My Tyres. After all, the B was originally equipped with 165 crossply tyres. Perhaps...
- Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:40 am
- Forum: MGB Technical
- Topic: LMG Bexleyheath
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10894
Re: LMG Bexleyheath
Hello Stuart, I have had some work done by LMG and I have found them to be knowledgeable, reliable and with good workmanship. My newly purchased B required some 'fettling' to improve the carbs and ignition. They don't have a rolling road so if you're looking for optimal tuning then I can also recomm...
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:35 am
- Forum: MGB General
- Topic: 'New' MGB roadster
- Replies: 9
- Views: 16306
Re: 'New' MGB roadster
Hello Paul, My 1971 Roadster was restored on a new shell for the previous owner by Tamar Valley Motoring Centre in Cornwall. That was back in 1999. I have all the original receipts that totalled over £17K! The build quality is excellent - good panel gaps etc. Regards. Patrick
- Fri Oct 31, 2014 11:30 am
- Forum: MGB General
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10969
Tyres
I decided to change my wheels to ROstyle design to give a little more authenticity to my 1971 Roadster. At the same time I decided to go for a slimmer tyre profile as originally specified by the car's designers. I bought Vredestein Classic Sprint 165/80/14. My previous tyres were Yokohama 185/70/14....