P1800S tyres

Groundes-Peace · Aug 13th, 2020, 18:04

Most of the posts on this subject are long in the tooth.
Iam am looking around at tyre options for my 15 in x 5in wheel rims, and I would like to keep appearance to look fairly standard. I am not looking for extra width.
The tyres that I have shortlisted in the size 165.80R15 are
Vredestein Sprint Classic
Pirelli Cinturato CA67
Michelin XZX
Nankang Retro Classic (this one I have not found independent reviews).

I realise there is a quite wide spread of pricing.
Would anyone like to comment on experience of these...

Burdekin · Aug 13th, 2020, 20:26

What are you wanting from the tyre? Know it sounds crazy but certain things are really important to different folk. Will be some good proper reviews out there.

I see you are going for retro style tyres as opposed to a modern tread pattern. On my 142 I fitted Maxxis Mecotra 3 tyres, reasonably good independent reviews compared to alternatives and they have a look between modern and retro with the rounded edges but modern tread pattern. The Vredestein ones I was originally going to go for were out of stock at the time and the Maxxis have performed really well so far. They aren't expensive so wasn't worried if I wanted to change them.

fishyboy · Aug 13th, 2020, 22:14

Hi Groundes-Peace,
I put the Michelin XZX on my '68 1800S 18months ago and I very happy with both the look and the drive. Got mine from Dougal at Longstone and got them fitted locally for £50!
Phil

Groundes-Peace · Aug 15th, 2020, 13:43

Thanks for responses so far.
I knew nothing about the Maxxis Mecotra3 tyre, and these are a low cost option at around £45 per corner.
The Michelin XZX sounds good; yes they are at the premium end but that said Longstone are offering these currently at £111 per tyre for a set.
Any other thoughts out there?

Burdekin · Aug 15th, 2020, 14:15

The Vredestein’s I thought were the most popular choice. Pretty sure there was a guy from the US a little while back who races (I think) rated these. I think the Michelin’s are a old design so not sure how their performance compares.

Burdekin · Aug 15th, 2020, 14:27

You might have already seen these.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ighlight=Tyres

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ght=Vredestein

Aug 13th, 2020, 18:04	#1
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	P1800S tyres Most of the posts on this subject are long in the tooth. Iam am looking around at tyre options for my 15 in x 5in wheel rims, and I would like to keep appearance to look fairly standard. I am not looking for extra width. The tyres that I have shortlisted in the size 165.80R15 are Vredestein Sprint Classic Pirelli Cinturato CA67 Michelin XZX Nankang Retro Classic (this one I have not found independent reviews). I realise there is a quite wide spread of pricing. Would anyone like to comment on experience of these...

Aug 13th, 2020, 20:26	#2
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 16:12 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	What are you wanting from the tyre? Know it sounds crazy but certain things are really important to different folk. Will be some good proper reviews out there. I see you are going for retro style tyres as opposed to a modern tread pattern. On my 142 I fitted Maxxis Mecotra 3 tyres, reasonably good independent reviews compared to alternatives and they have a look between modern and retro with the rounded edges but modern tread pattern. The Vredestein ones I was originally going to go for were out of stock at the time and the Maxxis have performed really well so far. They aren't expensive so wasn't worried if I wanted to change them. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Aug 15th, 2020, 14:15	#5
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 16:12 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	The Vredestein’s I thought were the most popular choice. Pretty sure there was a guy from the US a little while back who races (I think) rated these. I think the Michelin’s are a old design so not sure how their performance compares. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust. Last edited by Burdekin; Aug 15th, 2020 at 14:27.

Aug 15th, 2020, 14:27	#6
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 16:12 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	You might have already seen these. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ighlight=Tyres https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ght=Vredestein __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Aug 13th, 2020, 22:14	#3
fishyboy Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:47 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Andover	Hi Groundes-Peace, I put the Michelin XZX on my '68 1800S 18months ago and I very happy with both the look and the drive. Got mine from Dougal at Longstone and got them fitted locally for £50! Phil

Aug 15th, 2020, 13:43	#4
Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	Thanks for responses so far. I knew nothing about the Maxxis Mecotra3 tyre, and these are a low cost option at around £45 per corner. The Michelin XZX sounds good; yes they are at the premium end but that said Longstone are offering these currently at £111 per tyre for a set. Any other thoughts out there?

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