Original 2001 brand fitment tyres?

Roderick · 6th August 2016, 12:13

Hi all, A couple of questions; I was wondering if anyone knew what were the original brand of tyres were fitted to the 75 in 2001? I know brands changed from time to time, but were generally chosen to match the cars power/weight and ride characteristics.

My original rims are 195/65/15 but of course two owners on and 118,000 miles on, the tyres were replaced ages ago and currently are fitted with Nexen blue ECO, which are fine. However, the front ones will be due for replacement next month and looking around, Avon ZV7s seem a good tyre also at a reasonable cost. So although I'm not keen to mix tyres, would general advice be OK to put Avons on the front and keep Nexens on the rear until the Nexens wear out and put Avons on all round?
Many thanks.
Ray

Dallas · 6th August 2016, 12:24

I think one tyre brand MG Rover used was Continental.

It will be fine to put a pair of Avons on the front and Nexens on the rear, as long as the size's, speed rating and load index are the same between the pairs.

Its always better to change tyres in pairs, e.g front pair/rear pair.

David Lawrence · 6th August 2016, 12:24

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Originally Posted by Roderick

Hi all, A couple of questions; I was wondering if anyone knew what were the original brand of tyres were fitted to the 75 in 2001? I know brands changed from time to time, but were generally chosen to match the cars power/weight and ride characteristics.

My original rims are 195/65/15 but of course two owners on and 118,000 miles on, the tyres were replaced ages ago and currently are fitted with Nexen blue ECO, which are fine. However, the front ones will be due for replacement next month and looking around, Avon ZV7s seem a good tyre also at a reasonable cost. So although I'm not keen to mix tyres, would general advice be OK to put Avons on the front and keep Nexens on the rear until the Nexens wear out and put Avons on all round?
Many thanks.
Ray

My 2001 cdt came with continental 195/65/16's. The exact type of continental i couldnt tell you now. Long since forgotten.

jonathan63 · 6th August 2016, 12:41

I had an unused full size spare form Westonboy's car. I think it is W or Y reg, and that was a Goodyear.

Personally, I've used Avon in the past and been very happy with them but I find Dunlop Sport Blueresponse better on 75 15" wheels.

They are noticeable quieter, stick like glue and give a lovely soft ride.

Monty Hotspur · 6th August 2016, 12:57

It would most likely be Contintental EcoContacts which were the OEM tyre for quite a while. Looks like you have Crown alloys and on these the Contis are quiet, good grip and give a decent life. Mytyres do them for £54 each which is a good price.

victorgte · 6th August 2016, 15:07

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Originally Posted by jonathan63

I had an unused full size spare form Westonboy's car. I think it is W or Y reg, and that was a Goodyear.

Personally, I've used Avon in the past and been very happy with them but I find Dunlop Sport Blueresponse better on 75 15" wheels.

They are noticeable quieter, stick like glue and give a lovely soft ride.

I agree about the Dunlop Blue response and at £45 per corner fitted, good value too.

chris75 · 6th August 2016, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Monty Hotspur

It would most likely be Contintental EcoContacts which were the OEM tyre for quite a while. Looks like you have Crown alloys and on these the Contis are quiet, good grip and give a decent life.

dln6376 · 6th August 2016, 15:25

I had 3 Rover 75 from new between 1999 and 2003 and they all had Dunlops fitted.

Roderick · 6th August 2016, 16:01

Thanks for all the replies. It's obviously personal choice but I shall give Dunlops a closer look too!

jonathan63 · 6th August 2016, 17:02

I'm on my second set of Dunlops Sport Blueresponse. I was talking to my Dad a couple of months ago when he said he'd had 2 tyres changed on his Honda Jazz and how much quieter they were. Turns out his new ones are the same Dunlops as mine. He didn't know that's what I was running.

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Roderick Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Connoissuer SE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hereford Posts: 275 Thanks: 161 Thanked 100 Times in 47 Posts	Original 2001 brand fitment tyres? Hi all, A couple of questions; I was wondering if anyone knew what were the original brand of tyres were fitted to the 75 in 2001? I know brands changed from time to time, but were generally chosen to match the cars power/weight and ride characteristics. My original rims are 195/65/15 but of course two owners on and 118,000 miles on, the tyres were replaced ages ago and currently are fitted with Nexen blue ECO, which are fine. However, the front ones will be due for replacement next month and looking around, Avon ZV7s seem a good tyre also at a reasonable cost. So although I'm not keen to mix tyres, would general advice be OK to put Avons on the front and keep Nexens on the rear until the Nexens wear out and put Avons on all round? Many thanks. Ray

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Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,596 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I think one tyre brand MG Rover used was Continental. It will be fine to put a pair of Avons on the front and Nexens on the rear, as long as the size's, speed rating and load index are the same between the pairs. Its always better to change tyres in pairs, e.g front pair/rear pair.

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jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	I had an unused full size spare form Westonboy's car. I think it is W or Y reg, and that was a Goodyear. Personally, I've used Avon in the past and been very happy with them but I find Dunlop Sport Blueresponse better on 75 15" wheels. They are noticeable quieter, stick like glue and give a lovely soft ride.

6th August 2016, 12:57	#5
Monty Hotspur Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 110 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts	It would most likely be Contintental EcoContacts which were the OEM tyre for quite a while. Looks like you have Crown alloys and on these the Contis are quiet, good grip and give a decent life. Mytyres do them for £54 each which is a good price.

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Roderick Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Connoissuer SE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hereford Posts: 275 Thanks: 161 Thanked 100 Times in 47 Posts	Thanks for all the replies. It's obviously personal choice but I shall give Dunlops a closer look too!

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jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	I'm on my second set of Dunlops Sport Blueresponse. I was talking to my Dad a couple of months ago when he said he'd had 2 tyres changed on his Honda Jazz and how much quieter they were. Turns out his new ones are the same Dunlops as mine. He didn't know that's what I was running.