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Wheels are a personal thing. I like the minilite look but it was not a style fitted by the factory.
What sort of tyres are you after? For road use then the Dunlop Blueresponse appears to be the defacto choice for the S. Going down to 55 profile brings the Uniroyal Rainsport 3 into play which is again a very capable tyre.
For the track, Nankang NS-2R is available in 195/55 which I've gone for. Will test them properly on the 29th.
What sort of tyres are you after? For road use then the Dunlop Blueresponse appears to be the defacto choice for the S. Going down to 55 profile brings the Uniroyal Rainsport 3 into play which is again a very capable tyre.
For the track, Nankang NS-2R is available in 195/55 which I've gone for. Will test them properly on the 29th.
mk1fan said:
Wheels are a personal thing. I like the minilite look but it was not a style fitted by the factory.
What sort of tyres are you after? For road use then the Dunlop Blueresponse appears to be the defacto choice for the S. Going down to 55 profile brings the Uniroyal Rainsport 3 into play which is again a very capable tyre.
For the track, Nankang NS-2R is available in 195/55 which I've gone for. Will test them properly on the 29th.
HiWhat sort of tyres are you after? For road use then the Dunlop Blueresponse appears to be the defacto choice for the S. Going down to 55 profile brings the Uniroyal Rainsport 3 into play which is again a very capable tyre.
For the track, Nankang NS-2R is available in 195/55 which I've gone for. Will test them properly on the 29th.
I thought I had some Yokohamas but the speed rating was wrong.
Not happy with the choice that 15" rims afford, hence thought to increase to 16". Want to keep the same rolling distance if possible so my thought was to go bigger on rim and smaller on profile. Hopefully will give best compromise.
I believe that some have done this already, hence request for photos if possible.
Don't want a chavmobile and would like to keep as original as possible - OZ splits were an option I believe.
Am keeping the original 15" rims and tyres but not too happy with the tyres which is why I have moved on to buying new rims to provide more tyre choice.
Hope this makes sense??
Occasionally 16" oz splits all round do come up. A few chimps and griffs have them fitted. The standard fitment for them are 15s at the front and 16s at the rear. I love the look of them and have a set of 15s waiting to go on after refurbishment. Replicas will be available far more easily for the size and offset you're looking for while still looking standard.
Other aftermarket wheels are a hugely personal choice, moving up to 17s though will give a far greater choice in tyres. Don't go to big though as almost any car can look awful with too large a wheel that's oversized for its period.
Other aftermarket wheels are a hugely personal choice, moving up to 17s though will give a far greater choice in tyres. Don't go to big though as almost any car can look awful with too large a wheel that's oversized for its period.
I can't remember from your other thread what type of driving you're wanting the tyres to cope with.
Don't see the need for a large selction of tyres to choose from.
The Dunlop Blueresponse gives great performance, more than enough for the public roads. Uniroyal Rainsport 3 is the same although there is a slight change in rolling circumference.
I have the Uniroyal fitted to Tamy and used on the track without issue. If they cope with the performance of a Tamora then an S is more than covered.
For trackday tyres then given the NS-2R copes with a 500hp Z3M trackcar then I think they are more than suitable for an S.
Choice doesn't mean better. If you go out for a steak do you complain there's no chicken on the menu?
Don't see the need for a large selction of tyres to choose from.
The Dunlop Blueresponse gives great performance, more than enough for the public roads. Uniroyal Rainsport 3 is the same although there is a slight change in rolling circumference.
I have the Uniroyal fitted to Tamy and used on the track without issue. If they cope with the performance of a Tamora then an S is more than covered.
For trackday tyres then given the NS-2R copes with a 500hp Z3M trackcar then I think they are more than suitable for an S.
Choice doesn't mean better. If you go out for a steak do you complain there's no chicken on the menu?
Hi
I am not sure about the steak and chicken response so maybe best to park that one!
I dont like the current tyres as they are too wobbly for my liking. The TVR isnt a hooligan machine so i am not looking to drive it very quickly, that said i dont want it to wallow round corners.
I also don't want a blingy thing which rules out big wheels.
One of my other cars has Pirelli P Zeros which are great - dont think they make them for my S.
I am probably looking for something that doesnt exist so it looks like i will have to compromise - whatever that looks like has yet to be seen.
I thought that there may have been some photos of cars to give me some ideas but never mind.
Not to worry, thanks all for helping
I am not sure about the steak and chicken response so maybe best to park that one!
I dont like the current tyres as they are too wobbly for my liking. The TVR isnt a hooligan machine so i am not looking to drive it very quickly, that said i dont want it to wallow round corners.
I also don't want a blingy thing which rules out big wheels.
One of my other cars has Pirelli P Zeros which are great - dont think they make them for my S.
I am probably looking for something that doesnt exist so it looks like i will have to compromise - whatever that looks like has yet to be seen.
I thought that there may have been some photos of cars to give me some ideas but never mind.
Not to worry, thanks all for helping
So the actual issue is a 'wobbly' feeling. Are you certain this is down to the height of the sidewall? Fitting bigger wheels and tyres isn't necessarily going to attend to this.
What tyres are currently fitted? What is the sidewall loading?
Increasing the load index may have the knock on effect of stiffening up the sidewalls. Alternatively, you could try a lower profile, say a 55, with a higher load index. Wouldn't be too detrimental to the rolling circumference.
What tyres are currently fitted? What is the sidewall loading?
Increasing the load index may have the knock on effect of stiffening up the sidewalls. Alternatively, you could try a lower profile, say a 55, with a higher load index. Wouldn't be too detrimental to the rolling circumference.
mk1fan said:
So the actual issue is a 'wobbly' feeling. Are you certain this is down to the height of the sidewall? Fitting bigger wheels and tyres isn't necessarily going to attend to this.
What tyres are currently fitted? What is the sidewall loading?
Increasing the load index may have the knock on effect of stiffening up the sidewalls. Alternatively, you could try a lower profile, say a 55, with a higher load index. Wouldn't be too detrimental to the rolling circumference.
I went from 15 and 16 on my chim to 16 and 17. That meant the profile had to go down. Car feels much more responsive and planted than before! Still fairly comfortable What tyres are currently fitted? What is the sidewall loading?
Increasing the load index may have the knock on effect of stiffening up the sidewalls. Alternatively, you could try a lower profile, say a 55, with a higher load index. Wouldn't be too detrimental to the rolling circumference.
I run 225/45r16 front and 245/40r17 rear. Dont know what sizes the V8S run...mk1fan said:
So the actual issue is a 'wobbly' feeling. Are you certain this is down to the height of the sidewall? Fitting bigger wheels and tyres isn't necessarily going to attend to this.
What tyres are currently fitted? What is the sidewall loading?
Increasing the load index may have the knock on effect of stiffening up the sidewalls. Alternatively, you could try a lower profile, say a 55, with a higher load index. Wouldn't be too detrimental to the rolling circumference.
Currently have Vredestein , ratings etc as shown. What tyres are currently fitted? What is the sidewall loading?
Increasing the load index may have the knock on effect of stiffening up the sidewalls. Alternatively, you could try a lower profile, say a 55, with a higher load index. Wouldn't be too detrimental to the rolling circumference.
I said earlier that i thought a slightly larger wheel with a lower profile may do the job whilst still keeping the overall aesthetic balance of the car.
Don't want to throw the speedo out too much if i can help it.
AMDBSTony said:
Hi
I dont like the current tyres as they are too wobbly for my liking.
Not sure what you mean by "wobbly" but have you tried adjusting the tyre pressures. Too much pressure in the front can make the car dance around a bit. I think the book figure for the front is 22 psi.I dont like the current tyres as they are too wobbly for my liking.
Rob.
Griffinr said:
AMDBSTony said:
Hi
I dont like the current tyres as they are too wobbly for my liking.
Not sure what you mean by "wobbly" but have you tried adjusting the tyre pressures. Too much pressure in the front can make the car dance around a bit. I think the book figure for the front is 22 psi.I dont like the current tyres as they are too wobbly for my liking.
Rob.
I want to keep the car as original and period looking as possible whilst enhancing its feel.
I think that I will swap out all 4 tyres that are on the original rims and also buy some alternative rims and tyres for when I want to travel longer distances.
One thing I am not doing is changing the exhaust system - its loud and mean and sounds the absolute dogs
AMDBSTony said:
All my performance cars have ultra low profile tyres
Before buying my S (a V6) i did a lot of extensive research and it soon became apparent from the many expert reviews I read that when TVR shoe horned the V8 into the S chassis they took what was a perfectly matched and well balanced engine chassis combination and turned it into, as you have discovered, a "wobbly" beast.Of course it could just be that you are comparing a 25+ year old (back of a fag packet) design with far more sophisticated machinery
I like my little wheels and balloon tyres...
Mike - you may have a fair point in so much that maybe my expectations are too high. I do like the look of the car with its 'baloon' tyres but i was trying to get it to handle just a bit better. Maybe i would have more luck platting fog 
Mick - sorry but i havent a clue what offset currently is, it's standard i know that much.
Mick - sorry but i havent a clue what offset currently is, it's standard i know that much.
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