Re: Tyre question?
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:42 am
... Chapman also liked to keep costs down as well if I remember correctly
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dougal cawley wrote:"Why did Colin Chapman not fit low profile tyres to the Elan?"
Probably because they were not available. The Elite, Elan, and Europa used 80 series tires. 155-15, 145-13, 155-13, 165-13.
Nope! It is because they did not handle as well on wider low profile tyres. (and possibly because they were heavier too.)
Mazzini wrote:So when did low profile tyres come out? I thought it was around '68 or '69, but I could be wrong.
661 wrote:Dougal, whilst we have your attention....
Is there a tyre that would come to mind for a full out race Elan but to be used on a track day where tyre regs didn't apply?
6" rims , dry conditions.
I was leaning towards Avon CR6ZZs
rgh0 wrote:661 wrote:Dougal, whilst we have your attention....
Is there a tyre that would come to mind for a full out race Elan but to be used on a track day where tyre regs didn't apply?
6" rims , dry conditions.
I was leaning towards Avon CR6ZZs
If you want to be quick use Formula Ford front tyres
cheers
Rohan