Wheels/Tyres: Which 185/80 R14 tyres do you use?

[AllHailKingVolvo]

Originally Posted by classicswede

Same you had to go a size smaller but at least it will drive better with now having to correct type of tyres fitted

Yeah it's so much nicer to drive and smoother now. Next time I will go wider or switch to 15s I think. Just a shame to lose the cross-spoke Torslanda rims as they're pretty little wheels.

[AndyV7o]

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rs...n&typ=R-367470

Coulda got these!
At least you're hapoy with what ya got!

[AllHailKingVolvo]

Originally Posted by AndyV7o

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rs...n&typ=R-367470

Coulda got these!
At least you're hapoy with what ya got!

Drat!! Those would have been perfect! Bookmarked for next time, thanks Andy

[Angie]

Originally Posted by AndyV7o

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rs...n&typ=R-367470

Coulda got these!
At least you're hapoy with what ya got!

Because it's such an unusual size I've always taken whatever my local garage can get. Those seem better on both fuel efficiency and wet grip than the Hankoks I have at present, and about the same for noise, so I shall look out for them next time I need some, thank you for the link.

I think the Scorpius wheels look really smart, very much part of the style of the Torslanda, but also the big fat tyres do give a smooth ride. Cleaning the wheels is decidedly tedious though, takes nearly as long as doing the whole car!

[AlexO]

Originally Posted by AndyV7o

https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rs...n&typ=R-367470

Coulda got these!
At least you're hapoy with what ya got!

Perfect, thanks Andy. I'm literally just hanging on until Pay day to buy 4 more tyres so I'll probably go for these and let you know how it goes!

[Bugjam1999]

Originally Posted by AlexO

Perfect, thanks Andy. I'm literally just hanging on until Pay day to buy 4 more tyres so I'll probably go for these and let you know how it goes!

If you do please let us know how you get on - I'm about to buy four new tyres as well....

Cheers

[AndyV7o]

Glad to help chaps!

[Volvo Jensen]

AHKV - what's the permitted back axle load on your 240? For an estate originally equipped with 185/80 R14, I think it's 1140 or 1160 kg.

175/80 R14 usually have a load capacity of 560 kg (Load Index 88). In which case these tyres, are just almost, legal for the car . . .

[AndyV7o]

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-detail...91-t#239455104

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyr...r14-91t-741821

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m4b0s384p..._Noise%3A_69dB

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m4b0s384p..._Noise%3A_70dB

Few more sources, still the Maxxis and Hankook, that seems to be it for non ditchfinders.