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Author Topic: S2 1600 Zagato, 14x6 Cromadoras, What tyres?  (Read 2950 times)
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« on: 24 April, 2014, 02:21:07 PM »

I've recently acquired a S2 1600 Zagato and I'm now looking for recommendations as to what tyre size is best suited to its 14x6 Cromadoras. It's currently fitted with 175/70's, but they seem to be around 30mm less diameter than the 165/80 OE tyres (on the original steel rims) and I assume this will have a lower-gearing effect, so just wondering about filling the wheel arches a bit better by stretching the 165/80's onto my 6" wheels, or maybe going 175/80's, which I guess would be my aesthetic preference? I understand 175 is the widest section possible without bodywork fouling. Any thoughts or recommendations? Cheers, Max
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« Reply #1 on: 24 April, 2014, 02:50:52 PM »

I currently have 175/70's on 6J cromodoras on my 1600 sport. I suspect 175/80 would foul but not sure. I have the HF suspension set up. I was advised to fit 185 /70's as they are more or less spot on same rolling radius as the 165's but in my opinion you would lose some steering sensitivity.

The attached sheets give information that may be helpful.

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* wheel gear ratios Sport pg1.pdf (31.24 KB - downloaded 171 times.)
* wheel gear ratios Sport pg2.pdf (24.47 KB - downloaded 167 times.)
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« Reply #2 on: 25 April, 2014, 07:59:37 PM »

Have a word with James Parry aka Chugga on here, he sorted me out with my tyres on my 1600HF
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« Reply #3 on: 25 April, 2014, 09:26:48 PM »

According to the Nada reference book, series 2 HF 1600s had 175/80 tyres as standard on the 14x6 alloy rims, if that helps.
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« Reply #4 on: 25 April, 2014, 09:44:43 PM »

According to the Nada reference book, series 2 HF 1600s had 175/80 tyres as standard on the 14x6 alloy rims, if that helps.
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Yes but HF gearbox is different so will need to conform to 165/80 dimensions.....
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1955 Aurelia B12
1967 Fulvia 1.3HFR
1972 Fulvia 1600HF
1972 Fulvia Sport 1600
1983 HPE VX
1988 Delta 1.6GTie
1998 Zeta 21.  12v
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