Clove Brown Maestro 1.6 Automatic.

[Sussex Pete]

I assume you have 165/80/13 tyres. They do look like huge rubber rings in todays world of low profile tyres. I fitted 175/65/13 to my 1.6HLS many years ago and felt it an improvement in looks and composure on the road. They are slightly lower than the original, so won't help the MPG.

That will give you a 6% smaller circumference, which will mean your speedo will also read slow by that amount (approx 5mph at 70)

[Hobby]

They are actually marked 165/13 which shows their age! I'll probably stick to 80 profile but will see what is around...

When I was collecting it the garage had an early 60s (50s look) small Rover, the one below the P5. It had 15" tyres on it and they looked like donuts!

[BIGDAVE]

re maestro auto

i hope you enjoy your maestro but please check the petrol fuel hoses in the engine bay if looking old replace with new ones.has i lost my car with a engine bay fire i guess it mite have been fuel hose related

[Hobby]

OK will do - checked and they look ok, Dave.

I have just tried to start a thread in the "Members Cars" section but it won't let me, though it has let me do one in the "Welcome" section! Anyone know why?! EDIT: It seems you have to be a member of the Club, as I've sent off my membership stuff last week hopefully that will soon be sorted!

[Jez]

175/70/13

I think I got the numbers wrong this morning. I think they were 175/70/13 that I fitted instead of the original. Still slightly smaller I think.

[Jeff Turbo]

OK will do - checked and they look ok, Dave.

I have just tried to start a thread in the "Members Cars" section but it won't let me, though it has let me do one in the "Welcome" section! Anyone know why?! EDIT: It seems you have to be a member of the Club, as I've sent off my membership stuff last week hopefully that will soon be sorted!

You should be able to post in members section, it's not blocked at all

[Hobby]

I think you can post ok, but not start a new thread.

[Jeff Turbo]

I think you can post ok, but not start a new thread.

Should say new thread on the top left and is available to all members I think but not sure about non members

[Sussex Pete]

Hobby, You should be OK now for full access to the members section

[Hobby]

Thanks, Pete, I'll do the post tomorrow as I am about to go to work!