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a1city
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« on: 06 December, 2020, 10:28:29 AM »

Hi, looking at tyres for my series 1 and would like feedback on members experience ? I have ancient whitewall Michelin’s

 But we all know the vagaries of old tyres!,,, thanks David
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will
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« Reply #1 on: 06 December, 2020, 12:18:08 PM »

I have always used Michelin.
Michelin X are now available ( made with a modern compound which are good in the wet unlike the old X's) you need to check they are for tubbed tyres,
as tubeless tyres do not fit that well on Appia rims.
The sliding pillar suspension is very sensitive to badly fitted tyres and wheels out of balance.
Cause a shaking through the steering wheel at certain speeds.
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Aurelia B20 4th Series Appia 2nd Series  Kappa Coupe 3.0 24v V6
GerardJPC
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« Reply #2 on: 06 December, 2020, 03:06:10 PM »

Mine came with 1960s Michelins.  I have fitted Pirelli Cinturatos which are good.  Period shape and look, modern compound.
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1962 Appia Berlina
1973 2000 HF Coupe
1978 Beta 1600 Coupe

1973 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe 1800
1981 Lotus Eclat S2
1982 Moto Guzzi V50 Monza
1982 Yamaha YB 100
1983 Land Rover SIII 88
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Crosswagon Q4
2009 Jaguar XK 5.0
mikeC
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« Reply #3 on: 06 December, 2020, 04:49:23 PM »

I'm running on Firestone F560s; I don't think they have been available for quite a few years, so although they have plenty of tread they may not be in the first flush of youth!
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1953 Lancia Appia Series 1
1931 Austin Seven deluxe saloon
1914 Saxon Model A roadster


(previously owned Lancias: 1958 Appia Pininfarina coupe, 1987 Delta LX, 1986 Delta cabriolet, 1991 Dedra 1.8, 1993 Dedra 1.6)
GerardJPC
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« Reply #4 on: 06 December, 2020, 05:01:52 PM »

I tend to bin tyres at age five regardless of wear.  I am just about to pop for a set of new Pirellis for my Beta.  If anyone wants my old Michelins as show tyres (they are way too old for road use), let me know. 
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1962 Appia Berlina
1973 2000 HF Coupe
1978 Beta 1600 Coupe

1973 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe 1800
1981 Lotus Eclat S2
1982 Moto Guzzi V50 Monza
1982 Yamaha YB 100
1983 Land Rover SIII 88
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 Crosswagon Q4
2009 Jaguar XK 5.0
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