Which Tyres?

Steve G · 11th October 2020, 19:14

I’ve (literally) just bought my first Rover 75 - a replacement for a 600SE I’ve had since 2018. It’s a 2 litre petrol 2003 Connoisseur SE with 75k on the clock which I’d like to keep for a long time.
Just have a couple of things I’d be grateful for advice on
According to the handbook the correct tyres should be 215/55/16 but it has Nexen 195/65/16 on it at the moment. The rear tyres need replacement so should I stick with what’s on there or revert to what’s recommended and if I do any advice on the brand? I usually go for Dunlop for premium or Avon for mid range but I think the recommended brand is Continental.
Also as far as I can tell the cam belt hasn’t been changed yet so that’s top of the list for work to be done. Any ideas on a ballpark figure for the work?

trikey · 11th October 2020, 19:19

Hello and welcome along, glad to have another local on board

I would be going back to the recommended tyre size If I were you, but tyres are a very personal choice.

Cambelts you will be looking at £450 - £550 depending on what make you want fitting as there are three cambelts, the water pump and associated pulleys and tensioners.

raykay · 11th October 2020, 19:31

There was a change of tyre size in Project Drive. From 13-7-2001, 205/65 to 195/65.

Steve G · 11th October 2020, 19:49

Thanks both for the info. Really appreciated.

T-Cut · 11th October 2020, 20:02

Here's the official specs from the first and last Handbooks.

2004 Handbook

TC

peelaaa · 11th October 2020, 22:49

I have fitted 205/55/16. They are much cheaper than the 215/55/16. I generally fit nokian tyres. Perfect for this climate.

11th October 2020, 19:14	#1
Steve G Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Sprowston Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 6 Posts	Which Tyres? I’ve (literally) just bought my first Rover 75 - a replacement for a 600SE I’ve had since 2018. It’s a 2 litre petrol 2003 Connoisseur SE with 75k on the clock which I’d like to keep for a long time. Just have a couple of things I’d be grateful for advice on According to the handbook the correct tyres should be 215/55/16 but it has Nexen 195/65/16 on it at the moment. The rear tyres need replacement so should I stick with what’s on there or revert to what’s recommended and if I do any advice on the brand? I usually go for Dunlop for premium or Avon for mid range but I think the recommended brand is Continental. Also as far as I can tell the cam belt hasn’t been changed yet so that’s top of the list for work to be done. Any ideas on a ballpark figure for the work?

11th October 2020, 19:19	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Hello and welcome along, glad to have another local on board I would be going back to the recommended tyre size If I were you, but tyres are a very personal choice. Cambelts you will be looking at £450 - £550 depending on what make you want fitting as there are three cambelts, the water pump and associated pulleys and tensioners. __________________ Lest we forget..

11th October 2020, 19:49	#4
Steve G Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Sprowston Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 6 Posts	Right Tyres Thanks both for the info. Really appreciated.

11th October 2020, 19:31	#3
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	There was a change of tyre size in Project Drive. From 13-7-2001, 205/65 to 195/65.

11th October 2020, 20:02	#5
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Here's the official specs from the first and last Handbooks. 2004 Handbook TC

11th October 2020, 22:49	#6
peelaaa Posted a thing or two 75 cdti 2004 contemporary Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: meath Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 272 Thanked 80 Times in 58 Posts	I have fitted 205/55/16. They are much cheaper than the 215/55/16. I generally fit nokian tyres. Perfect for this climate.