Re: [doc] Tyres

[Andy <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gosh - is'nt it complicated!

I need two 235/60-15's. I don't know what speed rating, but I will keep 
the car within it's normal ability which was supposed to be similar to 
a Porshe 928. I hope that helps.

Thanks again,

Andy




On Thursday, February 5, 2004, at 02:54  pm, dave duke wrote:

> 235/60 ??? 15x16x17's? and what speed rating would you like ?
>
> 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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