Thanks for the responses. Reading around the subject it seems that the often disregarded issue in how the tyres/wheels fit our cars is the wheel offset being correct. If I am correct the original XR2 Mk 2 wheels were 13 inch x 6 inch and offset of ET 35mm. I think I copied that into my 14 inch on the 2+2. In the near future I might try changing the 2+2 and coupe wheels over and seeing how the coupe is on my 14’s. It was my sons’ coupe that had 14s and went to 13 solving a lot of problems, mine came with 13’s.
It seems the new design tyres are all produced in the most common sizes for today (of course!) and we are out of that bracket with the older base cars giving us less choice. I may be wrong, but it seems some manufactures add sizes during the production run, so maybe the best is to look at 2015 or 14’s best tyres. Pity. Probably the best rated all season new standard tyre I can fit directly is the Vredstien Quatrac 5 at 185/55R14. Nothing at 13 inch they are all a different size/ratio. But Vredstien seem to be a manufacturer who normally cover a large size range in many tyres. The 165/60R14 is an interesting choice. Sounds like you are not missing the extra 20mm width of road contact, then? I do notice the /55R14 as a harder ride than the /60R13, but springs and dampers can be altered to effect that as well. And good point about the low mileages and ageing tyres. I have gone that way over recent years only covering about 5000 miles a year in the Q. But of it is all weather commuting to and from work and expected to be for a few years more, hence the questioning. Looking forward to the day I am not working and can stay in bed on the cold mornings and exclusively have nice grippy summer tyres …………….. Derek > On 9 Nov 2016, at 10:14, 'jonathan jackson' via Quantum Owners Group > <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have Continental Rainsports on my 2+2 turbo and he are superb, however they > are 195x5x15 so not the size you want. > I would not worry about high wear because our cars are light and tyres get > too old before they wear out hence grip overrules life. > cheers > Jon > > > On Wednesday, 9 November 2016, 9:51, "[email protected]" > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I use Goodyear Vector 4 seasons all year round on my Q saloon 165/60 R14 > > I do about 12,000 miles a year on them. > > They are BRILLIANT on every road condition including snow, and last a long > time. > > I get them from www.mytyres.co.uk <http://www.mytyres.co.uk/> > > They sell your 2+2 size but not 13”. > > Chris G > > From: Derek Clews <mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 11:39 AM > To: Quantum Owners Forum <mailto:[email protected]> > Cc: Derek Clews <mailto:[email protected]> > Subject: [Quantum Owners] Tyres again Question > > Dear All, > > As the forecast says a bad winter, I am thinking again of the best tyres for > the Q’s. The 2+2 needs two new ones soon. The reviews seem to give the 2016 > winter and all season tyres very good results over previous years, but the > sizes they are making them in is not what I am running on the cars at > present. I suppose there is more interest and development of this area. > e.g. Continental WinterContact TS 860 has amazing scores on test. > > I run 185/55R14 on the 2+2 and have gone back to 13inch for the coupe as they > ride better. (and fit the wheel arch without rubbing!) So 185/60R13’s. The > closest in some of the new tyres is 175/60 R14. One, a Goodyear in 175/70 > R13. > > Other tyres that are OK but not testing so well are available in the ‘right’ > size. 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