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I was looking closely at the tyres today and I think the fronts could be original! It's only done 12,000 miles so entirely possible I suppose. The rears are ZV3's I think and appear to be fairly new. I'll investigate as the year of manufacture should be on the tyre somewhere I think.
The gearing is crazy low, especially compared to my 330d but it makes a nice contrast and does keep the engine nicely on the boil!
Had a great cross-country trip to Sainsbury's today with my 4 year old squealing with excitement in the passenger seat.
The gearing is crazy low, especially compared to my 330d but it makes a nice contrast and does keep the engine nicely on the boil!
Had a great cross-country trip to Sainsbury's today with my 4 year old squealing with excitement in the passenger seat.
You are limited on sizes with 14's as I have found out myself. I would stick with what you have unless you change the wheel sizes - going up to say a 195 on the rear may look better but it will mess up the handling. There's plenty of posts on the forum on what to do and not to do - many 7's are over-tired. Much better to get a proper geo set up before messing with wheels and tires.
Thanks guys!
I haven't had tyres that size since my Clio 16v 15 years ago! Just checked my fronts and they are original so I can't wait to try the handling with some good tyres.
I've done a few searches but what are the current suggestions for 185 60 14's? Mostly road use so not after ultimate grip, just a good all-rounder.
Thanks,
Ben.
I haven't had tyres that size since my Clio 16v 15 years ago! Just checked my fronts and they are original so I can't wait to try the handling with some good tyres.
I've done a few searches but what are the current suggestions for 185 60 14's? Mostly road use so not after ultimate grip, just a good all-rounder.
Thanks,
Ben.
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