Omega Owners Forum

Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  

News:

Please play nicely.  No one wants to listen/read a keyboard warriors rants....

Pages: [1] 2 3  All   Go Down

Author Topic: MOT for the Tata.  (Read 3397 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Field Marshal Dr. Opti

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Utopia
  • Posts: 31563
  • Speaking sense, not Woke PC crap
    • View Profile
MOT for the Tata.
« on: 26 February 2021, 17:05:12 »

Two new Michelin Pilot Sport 255/35/20 4 S fitted, and a new certificate.  :y

£344.98 the poorer.... :-\

Date stamps don't match.  One being 2220 and the other 4920. Don't suppose it matter much so long as the new rubber is not left over from 1967. :)

 
Logged

Nick W

  • Omega Queen
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Chatham, Kent
  • Posts: 10836
  • Rover Metro 1.8VVC
    • 3.0l Elite estate
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #1 on: 26 February 2021, 17:06:59 »

Two new Michelin Pilot Sport 255/35/20 4 S fitted, and a new certificate.  :y

£344.98 the poorer.... :-\

Date stamps don't match.  One being 2220 and the other 4920. Don't suppose it matter much so long as the new rubber is not left over from 1967. :)


That might be more of a concern if you'd bought 145 13s.......
Logged

Field Marshal Dr. Opti

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Utopia
  • Posts: 31563
  • Speaking sense, not Woke PC crap
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #2 on: 26 February 2021, 17:32:35 »

Two new Michelin Pilot Sport 255/35/20 4 S fitted, and a new certificate.  :y

£344.98 the poorer.... :-\

Date stamps don't match.  One being 2220 and the other 4920. Don't suppose it matter much so long as the new rubber is not left over from 1967. :)


That might be more of a concern if you'd bought 145 13s.......

Yes, cars did have wheels the size of shirt buttons back then.

This is why I lusted after (still do ) a Triumph TR6 which came with 'monster' 15 inch wheels. :o :o :o
Logged

Kevin Wood

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Alton, Hampshire
  • Posts: 36266
    • Jaguar XE 25t, Westfield
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #3 on: 26 February 2021, 18:12:46 »

Oh, that reminds me. One of my 6 month old tyres has a ruddy great bulge in the sidewall and another has a nail in it thanks to the pikey fly tippers. :(
Logged
Tech2 services currently available. See TheBoy's price list: http://theboy.omegaowners.com/

Nick W

  • Omega Queen
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Chatham, Kent
  • Posts: 10836
  • Rover Metro 1.8VVC
    • 3.0l Elite estate
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #4 on: 26 February 2021, 18:31:48 »

Two new Michelin Pilot Sport 255/35/20 4 S fitted, and a new certificate.  :y

£344.98 the poorer.... :-\

Date stamps don't match.  One being 2220 and the other 4920. Don't suppose it matter much so long as the new rubber is not left over from 1967. :)


That might be more of a concern if you'd bought 145 13s.......

Yes, cars did have wheels the size of shirt buttons back then.

This is why I lusted after (still do ) a Triumph TR6 which came with 'monster' 15 inch wheels. :o :o :o


Hardly, until the early sixties, even small cars like Minors or Minx ran on 15s. Then just like now, fashion changed but they went smaller. I suspect some of that was down to improving technology, as smaller diameter tyres turn faster. Lightweight cars do not not need large, wide tyres and wheels. They drive abominably if fitted with them.


Modern cars don't need 20" wheels and rubber band tyres, we've just been conditioned to think they look good. I don't, as I prefer a slightly smaller wheel and more tyre, and on a larger car different sizes front to back. I think Omegas look better with the ordinary 16" wheels; the only reason mine was on 17s was because it was an Elite. I wouldn't have swapped to them.
Logged

Migv6 le Frog Fan

  • Omega Queen
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Webs End.
  • Posts: 11734
  • Nicole's Papa
    • 3.2 Elite. Boxster. C1.
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #5 on: 26 February 2021, 18:36:54 »

According to Gordon Murray wheels bigger than 17" on a car is just fashion, and serves no useful purpose.
He should know I would have thought.  :y
Logged
Women are like an AR35. lovely things, but nobody really understands how they work.

Field Marshal Dr. Opti

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Utopia
  • Posts: 31563
  • Speaking sense, not Woke PC crap
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #6 on: 26 February 2021, 19:14:37 »

Two new Michelin Pilot Sport 255/35/20 4 S fitted, and a new certificate.  :y

£344.98 the poorer.... :-\

Date stamps don't match.  One being 2220 and the other 4920. Don't suppose it matter much so long as the new rubber is not left over from 1967. :)


That might be more of a concern if you'd bought 145 13s.......

Yes, cars did have wheels the size of shirt buttons back then.

This is why I lusted after (still do ) a Triumph TR6 which came with 'monster' 15 inch wheels. :o :o :o


Hardly, until the early sixties, even small cars like Minors or Minx ran on 15s. Then just like now, fashion changed but they went smaller. I suspect some of that was down to improving technology, as smaller diameter tyres turn faster. Lightweight cars do not not need large, wide tyres and wheels. They drive abominably if fitted with them.


Modern cars don't need 20" wheels and rubber band tyres, we've just been conditioned to think they look good. I don't, as I prefer a slightly smaller wheel and more tyre, and on a larger car different sizes front to back. I think Omegas look better with the ordinary 16" wheels; the only reason mine was on 17s was because it was an Elite. I wouldn't have swapped to them.

Most of the cars from my youth seemed to run on 13 or 14 inch wheels.

Cortina  Mk1/2
Coarse Hair
Viva
Victor
Maxi
1100/1300

I think the original Mini ran on 10 inch wheels.

Logged

Field Marshal Dr. Opti

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Utopia
  • Posts: 31563
  • Speaking sense, not Woke PC crap
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #7 on: 26 February 2021, 19:16:24 »

Oh, that reminds me. One of my 6 month old tyres has a ruddy great bulge in the sidewall and another has a nail in it thanks to the pikey fly tippers. :(

What make Kevin?

Manufacturing fault?
Logged

dave the builder

  • Omega Lord
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Derbyshire
  • Posts: 7760
    • omega b2 2.6 cdxi
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #8 on: 26 February 2021, 20:15:19 »

Oh, that reminds me. One of my 6 month old tyres has a ruddy great bulge in the sidewall and another has a nail in it thanks to the pikey fly tippers. :(

What make Kevin?

Manufacturing fault?
Nail proof tyres  :-\
like the ones they fit on trains  :D
Logged

Nick W

  • Omega Queen
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Chatham, Kent
  • Posts: 10836
  • Rover Metro 1.8VVC
    • 3.0l Elite estate
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #9 on: 26 February 2021, 20:38:38 »

1100s were on 12s.


As were lowspec mk1 Escorts and Avengers and I suspect HA Vivas
Logged

Kevin Wood

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Alton, Hampshire
  • Posts: 36266
    • Jaguar XE 25t, Westfield
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #10 on: 26 February 2021, 23:13:33 »

Oh, that reminds me. One of my 6 month old tyres has a ruddy great bulge in the sidewall and another has a nail in it thanks to the pikey fly tippers. :(

What make Kevin?

Manufacturing fault?

No, I suspect it's because I clouted a pot hole a couple of days back. Third world standards of road maintenance. Another reason to go back to the days of 70 profile 14" tyres.  >:(
Logged
Tech2 services currently available. See TheBoy's price list: http://theboy.omegaowners.com/

johnnydog

  • Omega Knight
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Lancashire
  • Posts: 1789
    • 2.6 & 3.2 sal, 3.2 est
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #11 on: 27 February 2021, 00:57:03 »

I recently wanted a set of 175 R 13 tyres for a 1970 Triumph 2000, which was a relatively common size back in their day. They are still available, but only from a few manufacturers as a 175 80 13,  at a cost. I also wanted a set of 185 R 13's for a 1972 2.5PI, which have been virtually obsolete as a car tyre for years, although available in a van tyre with stiffer sidewalls making the tyre less flexible and this affected the ride and handling. Good old Maxxis Tyres have started making both sizes in a car tyre, and I am very impressed with their ride quality, appearance, and and price. Only downside is the thin white wall, but as they can be mounted either way, it can be put on the inside with only the MOT man ever seeing them (if I choose to have them MOT'd that is....)
Logged
2002 3.2 Elite saloon, 2003 3.2 Elite estate, 2003 2.6 Elite saloon

TheBoy

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • Brackley, Northants
  • Posts: 105839
  • I Like Lockdown
    • Whatever Starts
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #12 on: 27 February 2021, 19:23:57 »

According to Gordon Murray wheels bigger than 17" on a car is just fashion, and serves no useful purpose.
He should know I would have thought.  :y
Not convinced he didn't lose his marbles a bit, as he's gone all do-gooder and thinks the Smart is too big and bulky.
Logged
Grumpy old man

Doctor Gollum

  • Get A Life!!
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • In a colds and darks puddleses
  • Posts: 28089
  • If you can't eat them, join them...
    • Feetses.
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #13 on: 27 February 2021, 20:20:31 »

According to Gordon Murray wheels bigger than 17" on a car is just fashion, and serves no useful purpose.
He should know I would have thought.  :y
Not convinced he didn't lose his marbles a bit, as he's gone all do-gooder and thinks the Smart is too big and bulky.
Must be why the 720 has 19" front/20" rear wheels as standard...  :D
Logged
Onanists always think outside the box.

henryd

  • Omega Lord
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Gender: Male
  • west cornwall
  • Posts: 8762
  • VW Touareg R5 tdi Auto
    • View Profile
Re: MOT for the Tata.
« Reply #14 on: 28 February 2021, 18:07:57 »

According to Gordon Murray wheels bigger than 17" on a car is just fashion, and serves no useful purpose.
He should know I would have thought.  :y
Not convinced he didn't lose his marbles a bit, as he's gone all do-gooder and thinks the Smart is too big and bulky.

Didn't he design the  G whizz leccy heap of shit ?
Logged
other rides 
  mk3 Volvo v70 2.0 Diesel ,Citroen C2, Pug 306 cabriolet
  Sterling elite trekker pikey wagon
Pages: [1] 2 3  All   Go Up
 

Page created in 0.036 seconds with 22 queries.