Tyres
Re: Tyres
I've got XZL's on my lightweight, seem to handle well on road.
Last leave I was doing 35mph downhill with a car in front (not really obeying my distance etc.
) when they cut out completely and came to a grinding halt with no brake lights!
Luckily I was mildly paying attention and noticed so I jammed my foot on the brake and came to an abrupt stop with only a bit of sliding at the very end. A good test of tyres/brakes/my reaction time.
Last leave I was doing 35mph downhill with a car in front (not really obeying my distance etc.
) when they cut out completely and came to a grinding halt with no brake lights!Luckily I was mildly paying attention and noticed so I jammed my foot on the brake and came to an abrupt stop with only a bit of sliding at the very end. A good test of tyres/brakes/my reaction time.
2A - 39 FG 70
Re: Tyres
Hiya Shaun! 
,
Have you decided what boots you're going to put on your lightweight yet?
Regards,
,Have you decided what boots you're going to put on your lightweight yet?
Regards,
For Those That Have Had To Fight for It, Life Has Truly A Flavour The Protected Will Never Know.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
09FM98. 1973 Ex SIII FFR Now 3.5 V8 LWT Coiler.
55HG98. 1980 SIII FFR PARA RECCE. Ex 1, 2 and 3 PARA.
Td5 90 XS.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
09FM98. 1973 Ex SIII FFR Now 3.5 V8 LWT Coiler.
55HG98. 1980 SIII FFR PARA RECCE. Ex 1, 2 and 3 PARA.
Td5 90 XS.
Re: Tyres
Hello everyone,
I have ZXLs in 750x16 on my LWT, mounted in tubeless and inflated to 2.5kg.
Braking and intersections roundabouts = no vicious reactions on wet or wet but I ride quietly...
Regards.
Looloo
I have ZXLs in 750x16 on my LWT, mounted in tubeless and inflated to 2.5kg.
Braking and intersections roundabouts = no vicious reactions on wet or wet but I ride quietly...
Regards.
Looloo
27GJ77 - 1977 LWT SIII FFR - 1st. Royal Horse Artillery - B Battery (BAOR)
Re: Tyres
Hi ya Neil
I'm about to press the button on a set of deestone extra traction, then it's just a case of finding time to fit them. They seem to get a better review than the security version.
Cheers
Shaun
Rudolf Hess was the editor of mine Kampf, so was he the first grammar nazi?
Tring, Hertfordshire
Re: Tyres
You and your expensive tastes!.
I think I prefer the look of the Deestone over the Security. I haven't driven around on either, so don't have any comparative experience to base a decision on.
Regards,
I think I prefer the look of the Deestone over the Security. I haven't driven around on either, so don't have any comparative experience to base a decision on.
Regards,
For Those That Have Had To Fight for It, Life Has Truly A Flavour The Protected Will Never Know.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
09FM98. 1973 Ex SIII FFR Now 3.5 V8 LWT Coiler.
55HG98. 1980 SIII FFR PARA RECCE. Ex 1, 2 and 3 PARA.
Td5 90 XS.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
09FM98. 1973 Ex SIII FFR Now 3.5 V8 LWT Coiler.
55HG98. 1980 SIII FFR PARA RECCE. Ex 1, 2 and 3 PARA.
Td5 90 XS.
Re: Tyres
From what I have read the security version can feel lumpy and more unpredictable. However you never know how much experience a person has with old land rovers or off road tyres. But the Deestone's seem to be better liked.
Cheers
Shaun
Cheers
Shaun
Rudolf Hess was the editor of mine Kampf, so was he the first grammar nazi?
Tring, Hertfordshire
235/75R16 vs 235/85R16
Hey all,
Confirming that 235/75R16 tyres are generally used on the later series 3 Lightweight and that the speedometer works okay with this size?
If I can only get a 235/85R16, is that going to make a huge difference?
Thanks
Confirming that 235/75R16 tyres are generally used on the later series 3 Lightweight and that the speedometer works okay with this size?
If I can only get a 235/85R16, is that going to make a huge difference?
Thanks
Re: Tyres
Hi Alex,
The 235/85 R16 is about the closest to a 7.50" tyre in overall size comparision, but they do vary slightly between manufacturers.
To determine what tyres your vehicle was originally on, have a look on the speedo below the three warning lights where you will see some white lettering. (MADE IN UK, a serial number starting SNT-####/## and four numerals.) It is the four numerals you are interested in, if they read 1536 it is for 6.00" tyres, 1504 is for 6.50" tyres, and 1408 is for 7.50" tyres. You would need the 1408 marked speedo from a 109" or an 88" factory fitted with 7.50's to be anywhere near accurate on 235's. Both my Lightweights had the 1536 marked speedo fitted when I purchased them, and I believe this is the original speedo fitted to all.
Regards,
The 235/85 R16 is about the closest to a 7.50" tyre in overall size comparision, but they do vary slightly between manufacturers.
To determine what tyres your vehicle was originally on, have a look on the speedo below the three warning lights where you will see some white lettering. (MADE IN UK, a serial number starting SNT-####/## and four numerals.) It is the four numerals you are interested in, if they read 1536 it is for 6.00" tyres, 1504 is for 6.50" tyres, and 1408 is for 7.50" tyres. You would need the 1408 marked speedo from a 109" or an 88" factory fitted with 7.50's to be anywhere near accurate on 235's. Both my Lightweights had the 1536 marked speedo fitted when I purchased them, and I believe this is the original speedo fitted to all.
Regards,
For Those That Have Had To Fight for It, Life Has Truly A Flavour The Protected Will Never Know.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
09FM98. 1973 Ex SIII FFR Now 3.5 V8 LWT Coiler.
55HG98. 1980 SIII FFR PARA RECCE. Ex 1, 2 and 3 PARA.
Td5 90 XS.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
09FM98. 1973 Ex SIII FFR Now 3.5 V8 LWT Coiler.
55HG98. 1980 SIII FFR PARA RECCE. Ex 1, 2 and 3 PARA.
Td5 90 XS.
