What were the OEM tyre brands for the 75?

Rovering · 12th January 2015, 21:57

Just a question based on curiosity.
Does anyone know what brand and model tyres were fitted to the Rover 75, and if they changed at all during the cars from 1999 to the last produced?
Cheers,
Graeme

Dorset Bob · 12th January 2015, 22:06

I am pretty certain that the earlier cars, out of Cowley, were fitted with Continentals.

crofts · 13th January 2015, 01:13

Bought my 75 tourer in Sept 2003 with Firestones.
Purchased another new set of Rover alloys with tyres thro ebay in 2006 and they were fitted with the same Firestones (all 15")
(those 2 sets have lasted over 60,000 miles including bad tyre wear on rears thro incorrect factory alignment on first set)

milleplod · 13th January 2015, 05:51

My low-miles, '04 facelift V6 had its original tyres on Serpents when I bought it - Dunlop SP Sport Maxx.

Pete

Duotone · 13th January 2015, 05:59

Three brand new 75's all fitted with Continentals.

1 Cowley
2 Longbridge

Dave T

whitevanman · 13th January 2015, 09:47

I can confirm that early cars at least had Continentals.

Rick-sta · 13th January 2015, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by milleplod

My low-miles, '04 facelift V6 had its original tyres on Serpents when I bought it - Dunlop SP Sport Maxx.

Pete

I was looking at sets of brand new serpents shortly after MG Rover closed and I remember them having Dunlop SP Sport tyres fitted to them.

milleplod · 13th January 2015, 10:04

They're still on mine - 25k miles and the rears are less than half-worn, fronts have around 4mm left. I had each wheel off when I got the car to give the tyres a once over as they're obviously10 years old now, but they're all OK.

A mail to Dunlop querying their suitability for continued use got a nice 'unless there's visible signs of age related deterioration, carry on....' sort of reply!

Pete

rrr · 13th January 2015, 15:01

In 2010 I bought a 2001 75 1.8 with 41.000 km on the clock in Germany, the car was fitted with Michelin Pilots on original alloys. The manufacturing date on the tyres was 2000, so I expect the car was manufactured in 2000, registered in 2001 and the tyres were still original. I ran another season on them without noticing any age problems.

ceetdm · 13th January 2015, 15:24

My 2005 facelift had Goodyear NCT5 from the factory.

Tommy :-)

12th January 2015, 21:57	#1
Rovering Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer 2.5 Connoissuer, #2 of 16 exported for NZ market. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hamilton Posts: 623 Thanks: 107 Thanked 93 Times in 64 Posts	What were the OEM tyre brands for the 75? Just a question based on curiosity. Does anyone know what brand and model tyres were fitted to the Rover 75, and if they changed at all during the cars from 1999 to the last produced? Cheers, Graeme __________________ 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG 2005 Mercedes E350 2004 Mercedes E500 2004 BMW 530d 2002 MG ZT 190 manual Anthracite (NZ new) built 18-07-2002

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crofts I really should get out more....... 2003 Rover 75 Conn. SE Auto Tourer 131 ps CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 2,512 Thanks: 38 Thanked 67 Times in 55 Posts	Tyres Bought my 75 tourer in Sept 2003 with Firestones. Purchased another new set of Rover alloys with tyres thro ebay in 2006 and they were fitted with the same Firestones (all 15") (those 2 sets have lasted over 60,000 miles including bad tyre wear on rears thro incorrect factory alignment on first set) __________________ Rover 75 CDTi SE Connoisseur Tourer (2003) In desirable STARLIGHT SILVER (now restored to it's former glory with all the chrome !)

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13th January 2015, 05:59	#5
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	Three brand new 75's all fitted with Continentals. 1 Cowley 2 Longbridge Dave T

13th January 2015, 10:04	#8
milleplod Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bolsover,home of the Beast!/La Correze. Posts: 828 Thanks: 81 Thanked 253 Times in 152 Posts	They're still on mine - 25k miles and the rears are less than half-worn, fronts have around 4mm left. I had each wheel off when I got the car to give the tyres a once over as they're obviously10 years old now, but they're all OK. A mail to Dunlop querying their suitability for continued use got a nice 'unless there's visible signs of age related deterioration, carry on....' sort of reply! Pete __________________ L'enfer, c'est les autres.

13th January 2015, 15:01	#9
rrr Regular poster 2001 75 1.8 LHD, 2000 75 1.8 LHD Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prague 6 Posts: 68 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	In 2010 I bought a 2001 75 1.8 with 41.000 km on the clock in Germany, the car was fitted with Michelin Pilots on original alloys. The manufacturing date on the tyres was 2000, so I expect the car was manufactured in 2000, registered in 2001 and the tyres were still original. I ran another season on them without noticing any age problems.

13th January 2015, 15:24	#10
ceetdm Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Manual Saloon + Rover 75 CDTi Auto Saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 417 Thanks: 170 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts	My 2005 facelift had Goodyear NCT5 from the factory. Tommy :-) __________________ Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Contemporary SE +pack