Series tyres

Turboman said:

But metric size tyres aren't right for a Series, they are too wide, and have too big a footprint, for manual steering.

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When moving it doesn't make any difference what size tyres you've got, mine is as easy to use with 265 metric or 7.50 imp.
With a turning circle like an ocean liner getting into tight spots is just the same with or without power steering and/or metric or imp. tyres.

Rodeo Joe said:

When moving it doesn't make any difference what size tyres you've got, mine is as easy to use with 265 metric or 7.50 imp.
With a turning circle like an ocean liner getting into tight spots is just the same with or without power steering and/or metric or imp. tyres.

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Up to you. For me, metric tyres on a Series are just all wrong.
Remember that most Series were originally fitted with crossplys, so even fitting radials is an increase in grip from standard.
The turning circle of an 88 isn't actually that bad. 109s are a bit of a wrestle in town, and sometimes require a shunt to get into parking spaces.
Good steering technique, and intelligent use of low range, should deal with any problems.

Turboman said:

Up to you. For me, metric tyres on a Series are just all wrong.
Remember that most Series were originally fitted with crossplys, so even fitting radials is an increase in grip from standard.
The turning circle of an 88 isn't actually that bad. 109s are a bit of a wrestle in town, and sometimes require a shunt to get into parking spaces.
Good steering technique, and intelligent use of low range, should deal with any problems.

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Yes I was talking about a 109, when I first set the steering locks it was when the 7.50s were on it, I didn't need to change that when I put the 265s on so no change to the locks and still a pain in the Aris to park.......actually backing in is a lot easier than forwards.

I do 3-4000 miles a year in my series on 235/85 16 tyres. I really appreciate how tyre technology has come on and it drives well on these tyres. They are inside the bodywork even on 6.5J Wolf wheels (OEM LR, not copies). I'm a staunch Brexiteer, use inches at every opportunity, and fondly recal the now deceased "metric martyr" but even I would not favour inch size tyres over metric. For me its about moving with the times and embracing technology.

rob1miles said:

I do 3-4000 miles a year in my series on 235/85 16 tyres. I really appreciate how tyre technology has come on and it drives well on these tyres. They are inside the bodywork even on 6.5J Wolf wheels (OEM LR, not copies). I'm a staunch Brexiteer, use inches at every opportunity, and fondly recal the now deceased "metric martyr" but even I would not favour inch size tyres over metric. For me its about moving with the times and embracing technology.

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I understand what you are saying, and it is true that modern tyre technology is amazing.
It is not the sizes being in metric, it is the profile of the tyres, not as tall as they are wide, and their very grippy nature, that causes a few problems for the rest of the vehicle, which is of an antiquated design.
If you ever get the opportunity, drive a completely standard 88 inch Series on 6.00x16 crossplys.
It is an absolute delight, the steering is light and responsive, because everything is working as the designer intended.

rob1miles said:

I do 3-4000 miles a year in my series on 235/85 16 tyres. I really appreciate how tyre technology has come on and it drives well on these tyres. They are inside the bodywork even on 6.5J Wolf wheels (OEM LR, not copies). I'm a staunch Brexiteer, use inches at every opportunity, and fondly recal the now deceased "metric martyr" but even I would not favour inch size tyres over metric. For me its about moving with the times and embracing technology.

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Yet you drive a series

No shortage of "modern" tyres in 7.50, Michelin, Continental, BFG, Goodyear, Bridgestone.

kermit_rr said:

Yet you drive a series

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Fair point!! Must be something about pain....

dag019 said:

I run tubed michelin xzl's on mine, again not a problem at series speeds, reasonable in the wet and off road, as well as having a more traditional look for a modern tyre. They are also fairly easy to come by second hand if price is an issue for you.

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I run xzl on my 90 and rate them, tough tyre aswell

When I got my Landy, it was on 235/85 R16 tyres. The car looked like a German Shepherd puppy with huge paws and was a nightmare to steer. Nowadays, my S3 sports Micheline Latitude Cross on new tubeless OE wheels. Great for spring-to-autumn use up here, and on-road, if you don't want to climb mountains. My (highly personal) view is that wheels and tyres are not supposed to be some cheap cr*p anyway, it is a matter of safety. Oh, and it has been tested on farms as well, so I can strongly recommend this solution.

Deestones sound like a helicopter is chasing you on the road but act like a paddle steamer in the mud.