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PostPost by: MACCA.GLM » Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:12 am

Hi

I'm looking to put a new set of boots on my sprint.I know a lot of you like the michies but I will not run to that sort of money so I've been given some options 165 70 13 falken scinceras ,nankang ,and kumo ,they are all round 50 to 65 each mark.

Has anyone had dealings with these or anything else around that price.

Your thoughts would be appreciated before i spend my cash.

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PostPost by: alanr » Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:43 am

From only last week...
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PostPost by: MACCA.GLM » Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:21 am

Interesting reviews
The tyres on my car at moment are Avon CR6ZZ 175 70 13 and feel very heavy when turning the wheel parking etc
They are old with only 2mm left so they are history now.
I am unsure of fitting 145 tyres as they seem too small 155 and 165 are I think where I should be aiming
Thoughts again guys

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PostPost by: alan.barker » Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:44 am

Imho stay with original size Tyres.
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PostPost by: MACCA.GLM » Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:49 pm

Hi Alan

Which size 145 155 or 165

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PostPost by: alan.barker » Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:11 pm

What model is your car elan s3 or elan s4 or elan +2.
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PostPost by: MACCA.GLM » Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:07 pm

Hi Alan

Its an Elan Sprint 1973

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PostPost by: trw99 » Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:30 pm

G

NOKIAN i line gets good reports for the Elan and are reasonably priced. .

I do have the Michelins on my Sprint and I have to say I am glad I made that investment.

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PostPost by: alan.barker » Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:18 pm

Hi G,
I have a Sprint also Tyres 155/80 perfect just like Chapman designed spot on.
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PostPost by: MACCA.GLM » Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:29 pm

Thanks all
I'm going for 155 70 13 Nangkang or falken
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PostPost by: evanlotus » Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:53 am

i used general altima on my mgb and had the besty time sliding them around the corners, i use michs on my elan go to long stone tires they have several good tires in the right size.
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PostPost by: elans3 » Wed Apr 26, 2023 3:13 pm

Original sizes on a Sprint and S3 S/E are 155 x 80 x 13".
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PostPost by: dougal cawley » Tue Jul 25, 2023 2:39 pm

Hi All

Great excitement! We have now received our first delivery of 155R13 Pirelli Cinturato!

https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/155r13 ... -ca67.html

at last the perfect tyre at a really good price.
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PostPost by: JonB » Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:37 am

Dougal, I think there’s no need to post the same message (advert) on three different tyre threads to promote your wares. Actually, I’m surprised it’s allowed. [Edit: it isn’t. See Policy and Rules in https://lotuselan.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=27077.]

But, nevertheless, it is good news about the tyre, and I think you can expect a call from me once my S4 resto is nearing completion.
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PostPost by: dougal cawley » Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:53 pm

Hi

I would love some pictures of an Elan on this new 155R13 Cinturato if someone is happy for us to use it in an advert or on our web site.

Apologies if my over posting upsets people. However when i get a new tyre made it is a massive investment, and i am very keep to spread the good news. If i don't do that the take up of a new tyre can be slow.

I think this tyre is really good news, particularly for you guys. The Dunlop, which is a pretty good tyre, is £ 159+VAT and i beleive the Cinturato to be a better tyre for an Elan. I think the XAS is a comparative tyre that might have the edge on motorways is £ 200+ Vodka And Tonic! One hundred smackers more the the new Skinned Tomato at £99+VAT. I would take the Cinturato over XAS on country lanes. I think that is great news for you guys. To be candid to get this to happen and keep that price, i had to buy loads. i am up to my eye balls in them. That is why i am keen to let you guys know they are now able get the good stuff. I have to spread the word or they dont sell fast enough, then we end up with old date codes. nobody wants that.
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