Chris W Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 It's ok, I don't really want to know, I just thought I would kick things off with what is probably the most frequently asked question on the TRRF. I also don't want to know whether Michelin ZAS are worth the money or are Vred Classic Sprints, just as good. Seriously, thanks to Sideways for giving us this opportunity, I hope it will prove a fruitful partnership. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod1883 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Thanks for christening the "TR" subforum. Now, I can't answer your question - but what about for a TR2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Chris, I found 205s are too squishy in hard cornering, but straight line braking the best I've ever achieved. 165s I uses to run way back when the 6 was the daily driver lacked braking grip, the front end broke away badly in the wet. I now use 195s - no rubbery cornering and hard braking almost as good as 205s. However, I have also changed the suspension ad that will influnce comparisons between tyres. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rod1883 said: Thanks for christening the "TR" subforum. Now, I can't answer your question - but what about for a TR2? Rod, I guess radials are not allowed ! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, PeterC said: Chris, I found 205s are too squishy in hard cornering, but straight line braking the best I've ever achieved. 165s I uses to run way back when the 6 was the daily driver lacked braking grip, the front end broke away badly in the wet. I now use 195s - no rubbery cornering and hard braking almost as good as 205s. However, I have also changed the suspension ad that will influnce comparisons between tyres. Peter Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod1883 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeTRacted Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Was that naivety or expert trolling I wonder. ( why is there no rolling-eyes emoticon? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I fell for that ! ......so naivety Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Butterworth Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 What's braking Peter, some new technology? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 23 minutes ago, David Butterworth said: What's braking Peter, some new technology? Dave Dave, Yes, a wonderful invention, much easier than throwing out an anchor under the sidescreens. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MennoR Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Michelins are much more expensive than Vredesteins and are indeed value for money. But I haven't found a source that can tell me that the Michelin prices are worth the money in comparison with the Vredesteins. For me, Vredesteins it is. Added to that: Vredestein has linked itself (at least over here) with the classic car scene and -despite the original look of the tyre- they have put a lot of modern technology to match their current tyre with classic car driving. Menno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 .....................and, of course, they are a Dutch manufacturer Menno Oh well, I asked for it!!! By the way, I prefer 205/60/15, simply because they look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeTRacted Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Well Chris, after the success of this one you could always follow up with a topic on engine oil .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtuckunder Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 57 minutes ago, DeTRacted said: Well Chris, after the success of this one you could always follow up with a topic on engine oil .... Nothing like a good TRR debate on if Halfords Classic Mineral 20W50 is the golden elixir that will keep a TR running on original Main & BE shells for 40 years and half a million miles, or is about as effective as filling the sump with a sand cement slurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR5tar Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) We could do with a discussion on ZDDP too. If only we had someone here that knew something about it One of my favourite topics is which gear oil to use with an overdrive. Always surprised to hear the different opinions on that one. Edited November 29, 2018 by TR5tar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 14 minutes ago, TR5tar said: We could do with a discussion on ZDDP too. If only we had someone here that knew something about it One of my favourite topics is which gear oil to use with an overdrive. Always surprised to hear the different opinions on that one. It needs you to start the thread ..... “if you build it they will come” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR5tar Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hamish said: It needs you to start the thread ..... “if you build it they will come” Quite right Hamish, but I was joking about the ZDDP thread. We do have have threads on ST discussing ZDDP and some very knowledgeable forumites on the issue. Prof. Peter for one. Humour is not always conveyed well online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtuckunder Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Don't anyone dare! usually on ST technical threads normally start with at least a semblance of sanity as a given! Alan Edited November 29, 2018 by oldtuckunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 38 minutes ago, TR5tar said: Quite right Hamish, but I was joking about the ZDDP thread. We do have have threads on ST discussing ZDDP and some very knowledgeable forumites on the issue. Prof. Peter for one. Humour is not always conveyed well online. Yeah I get the humour hence the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR5tar Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 OK, good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, TR5tar said: We could do with a discussion on ZDDP too. If only we had someone here that knew something about it One of my favourite topics is which gear oil to use with an overdrive. Always surprised to hear the different opinions on that one. Short answer: if an engine oil is safe with cat convertors it will be looooow in ZDDP.. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MennoR Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Favo topics? R&P steering: yea or nea? Do I need a Harmonic Damper? My new S/screens do not fit properly when it's raining cats and dogs Do you feel the difference when you opt for the hardest suspension bushes? A or J Type Overdrive in my car. What to choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 43 minutes ago, MennoR said: Favo topics? R&P steering: yea or nea? Do I need a Harmonic Damper? My new S/screens do not fit properly when it's raining cats and dogs Do you feel the difference when you opt for the hardest suspension bushes? A or J Type Overdrive in my car. What to choose? Nea no dont bother with them at all. No A (22% with 3.7:1 diff) glad that is out of the way. ( oh and valvoline VR1 mineral oil changed every few years whether it needs it or not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 " Can anyone recommend a classic-friendly garage near **** to service my new TR?" where ***** is usually south of the Wash-Severn divide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Most alarming post "I know old cars have play in the steering. My new TR4 has 4 inches, is this OK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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