Amazon: - What tyres do you recommend?

woodman · Apr 8th, 2011, 22:40

Hello. I bought my 67 Amo complete with four recent tyres, which are Jupiters - I imagine these are cheapos. They're not noisy, but I have found that the car is a little prone to a few handling issues that might be tyre-related: occasional wheelspins on cambered junctions, a bit keen to lock up on sharp braking, slightly twitchy cornering, that kind of thing. Pressures are 31psi all round. Wheel rims are the standard ones, and the suspension is all recently overhauled.

I'm not in a hurry to change the tyres because there's a fair bit of tread on them, but I'm interested to know if people have favourite tyres for Amazons, particularly in relation to handling and fuel economy. I used to run my RWD Triumphs on Continentals, and always had excellent handling, but not having driven any other Amazons I don't know if I'm just asking too much of its handling!

Cheers.

classicswede · Apr 8th, 2011, 23:29

Are you aksing about brands or sizes?

JIM C · Apr 9th, 2011, 05:48

I bought Firestones for mine last year and have been great so far.

JIM

ALLOA · Apr 9th, 2011, 06:42

Black round ones!!

ALLOA · Apr 9th, 2011, 08:50

Apologies! - Early morning sense of humour!

kev240 · Apr 9th, 2011, 12:53

Just make sure the black round ones have a hole in the middle. !!!!

TomTom · Apr 9th, 2011, 17:55

Vredestein 165 R15.

Great tyres.

woodman · Apr 9th, 2011, 20:50

You're a witty bunch today! I was wondering about trying some hexagonal tyres, but thought they might give a bumpier ride.

I want to stick with 165/15s, as I have seven wheels that size! But in all seriousness I don't think tyres are just black and round, I think they're quite a big part of the way a car handles.

Alf ista · Apr 9th, 2011, 21:00

I recomend the thread on the outside too, better for grip...lol Ok, Ok, I use Vredestien Sprint Classics 165 15's, lovely tyre!

940_Turbo · Apr 9th, 2011, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodman

You're a witty bunch today! I was wondering about trying some hexagonal tyres, but thought they might give a bumpier ride.

I want to stick with 165/15s, as I have seven wheels that size! But in all seriousness I don't think tyres are just black and round, I think they're quite a big part of the way a car handles.

If you can run to them Michelin XAS, the Vredestein is OK, the Michelin is much better and much more expensive.

Apr 8th, 2011, 22:40	#1
woodman Master Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2023 13:03 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sheffield	What tyres do you recommend? Hello. I bought my 67 Amo complete with four recent tyres, which are Jupiters - I imagine these are cheapos. They're not noisy, but I have found that the car is a little prone to a few handling issues that might be tyre-related: occasional wheelspins on cambered junctions, a bit keen to lock up on sharp braking, slightly twitchy cornering, that kind of thing. Pressures are 31psi all round. Wheel rims are the standard ones, and the suspension is all recently overhauled. I'm not in a hurry to change the tyres because there's a fair bit of tread on them, but I'm interested to know if people have favourite tyres for Amazons, particularly in relation to handling and fuel economy. I used to run my RWD Triumphs on Continentals, and always had excellent handling, but not having driven any other Amazons I don't know if I'm just asking too much of its handling! Cheers. __________________ 1967 Volvo 121 Auto in everyday use and rolling restoration. 2002 Audi TT quattro. (Sorry!)

Apr 8th, 2011, 23:29	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Are you aksing about brands or sizes? __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Apr 9th, 2011, 05:48	#3
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I bought Firestones for mine last year and have been great so far. JIM __________________

Apr 9th, 2011, 20:50	#8
woodman Master Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2023 13:03 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sheffield	You're a witty bunch today! I was wondering about trying some hexagonal tyres, but thought they might give a bumpier ride. I want to stick with 165/15s, as I have seven wheels that size! But in all seriousness I don't think tyres are just black and round, I think they're quite a big part of the way a car handles. __________________ 1967 Volvo 121 Auto in everyday use and rolling restoration. 2002 Audi TT quattro. (Sorry!)

Apr 9th, 2011, 21:00	#9
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	I recomend the thread on the outside too, better for grip...lol Ok, Ok, I use Vredestien Sprint Classics 165 15's, lovely tyre! __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Apr 9th, 2011, 06:42	#4
ALLOA Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:21 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ALLOA	Black round ones!!

Apr 9th, 2011, 08:50	#5
ALLOA Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:21 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ALLOA	Apologies! - Early morning sense of humour!

Apr 9th, 2011, 12:53	#6
kev240 Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 22:09 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: OBAN	Just make sure the black round ones have a hole in the middle. !!!!

Apr 9th, 2011, 17:55	#7
TomTom Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2021 16:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London	Vredestein 165 R15. Great tyres.

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