[doc] Tyres

[Andy <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave,

My tyre size is 235/60 and ideally I would like Goodyear tyres to match 
the front. If they are not available then P600's would be great!

Many thanks,

Andy




On Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at 09:11  pm, dave duke wrote:

> If anyone needs tyres let me know I can get a good cheap supply of 
> them.
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Parnham [mailto:chrisparnham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 04 February 2004 17:39
> To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [doc] Suspension upgrades. - Steering Geometry settings.
>
> I'm afraid my I don't have any info on that Nick.
>
> Chris
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nick Tomlinson [mailto:nickandkathryntomlinson@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 04 February 2004 09:18
> To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [doc] Suspension upgrades. - Steering Geometry settings.
>
> Chris,
>
> After your testing with the lowered springs and suspension settings did
> you
> have to change the toe-in on the front and rear? Do you know what 
> values
> worked best on the lowered car?
>
> My car is exceptionaly low and wondered if the suspension camber/
> caster/
> toe is different to the workshop manual like on other modified cars. 
> I'd
> rather get the tracking sorted out now before I put more miles on my
> gorgeous new tyres.
>
> Nick.
>
> Chris Parnham <chrisparnham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I cant think why you would need one. I think that Lotus know more about
> suspension and handling than most.
>
> When I look at my photo archive and see the early pre-production cars,
> they
> all have the lower ride height, which I think is the most important
> "correction" to a standard , production DeLorean.
>
> When the suspension was all looked again, for DMCH, using my Delores as
> the
> research vehicle (in may 2000) , Rodey Harvey-Bailey, one of the
> countries
> leading suspension experts, came to the conclusion that lowered
> suspension,
> and modern shocks was the answer.
>
> He does do extra "ant-roll" bars for all manner of other cars, but
> thought
> the DeLorean was OK without.
>
> My car has the full DMCH set up, fitted by Rodey and I can't think it
> needs
> any other modifications. Its suspension is just fine.
>
> To those of you who have "loads of money", go the same route. For those
> on a
> tighter budget, use my front springs and a set of DMCH shockers. For
> those
> who are broke, use my springs and save up for the DMCH shockers.
>
> I know other dealers sell shockers, but I suspect they are just some
> that
> "happen to fit". Rodeys are designed and made at their facility here in
> Derbyshire especially for the DeLorean. They are the best.
>
> It's just a pity we have to buy them all the way from America, but
> perhaps
> that will end when the Manchester branch of DMCH finally opens, perhaps
> they
> will be even better value to UK members then?
>
> Just my 2p.
> Chris Parnham
>
>
>
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