29 August 2013- International Crowns Day! - Page 4

lovema75 · 31st August 2013, 15:08

Avery nice contribution gratefully recieved, and a nice example of black sills.

Oh,sorry, wrong thread!

Ricwin · 31st August 2013, 16:27

Recently purchased a 75 and need to do alot to it.
As much as I'm liking the Crowns which are on it at the moment, the 11 spokes on my MK1 ZS are tempting me to 'upgrade'.
I want to get hold of a set of 18" 11 spokes but dont think they'd suit the 75 at all. I suspect Straights would suit a MK1 75 better than the other 18" alloys like Hairpins, Grids or 11 spokes.

mccano · 31st August 2013, 17:45

I don't dislike Crowns, it's the size that's wrong.. In my opinion the only styling flaw on early 75's was the huge gap between tyre and wheelarch.
I am obviously biased, but for me it's 11 spokes all the time.

Mills2009 · 31st August 2013, 19:36

The thing is, the whole point of the 75 was its ride quality and, as has been mentioned, its going to ride best on the crowns. It just doesn't feel the same on Serpents or Meteors. Although they do look good. I've got Unions which is a good compromise. If you want big wheels, buy at ZT!

trimani · 31st August 2013, 21:04

I feel like a ' KING ' on my crowns.

trimani (Alf)

marinabrian · 31st August 2013, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mills2009

The thing is, the whole point of the 75 was its ride quality and, as has been mentioned, its going to ride best on the crowns. It just doesn't feel the same on Serpents or Meteors. Although they do look good. I've got Unions which is a good compromise. If you want big wheels, buy at ZT!

Or Contours or Comets, or indeed Y spokes.
I have a preference for 15" wheels for comfort, but 16" and 18" wheels play a part in my modern lifestyle.
As do 13" wheels

Brian

philjudo · 1st September 2013, 06:36

I use them in the winter with snow tyres on but in the spring the proper wheels have to go back on. I agree that the ride is more gentle but I catch kerbs and speed bumps because the car is too low especially with weight in the car.
Sorry guys but the 18" Chrome Hairpins are for me.

Ross R75 · 1st September 2013, 06:59

I'm replacing my 16" unions with a set of 15" crowns next week. Much better ride quality with less road noise, cheaper tyres, less vibration and the handling is just as good/bad.

Another vote for the humble 15" crown alloy wheel.

Bolin · 1st September 2013, 16:08

That's the spirit Ross! I did the same - my car originally came with Unions.

I'm much happier with the Crowns, even though they are in a terrile state I far prefer them to semi-decent Unions.

1st September 2013, 06:36	#37
philjudo Posted a thing or two rover 75 CDTI Saloon Club SE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 51 Thanked 40 Times in 27 Posts	I use them in the winter with snow tyres on but in the spring the proper wheels have to go back on. I agree that the ride is more gentle but I catch kerbs and speed bumps because the car is too low especially with weight in the car. Sorry guys but the 18" Chrome Hairpins are for me. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

1st September 2013, 06:59	#38
Ross R75 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 137 Thanked 229 Times in 156 Posts	I'm replacing my 16" unions with a set of 15" crowns next week. Much better ride quality with less road noise, cheaper tyres, less vibration and the handling is just as good/bad. Another vote for the humble 15" crown alloy wheel. __________________ Copperleaf R75 CDT 160

1st September 2013, 16:08	#39
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	That's the spirit Ross! I did the same - my car originally came with Unions. I'm much happier with the Crowns, even though they are in a terrile state I far prefer them to semi-decent Unions. __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

31st August 2013, 15:08	#31
lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	Avery nice contribution gratefully recieved, and a nice example of black sills. Oh,sorry, wrong thread!

31st August 2013, 17:45	#33
mccano Loves to post MG ZTT,Chrysler 300 Touring Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Molare Posts: 271 Thanks: 106 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	I don't dislike Crowns, it's the size that's wrong.. In my opinion the only styling flaw on early 75's was the huge gap between tyre and wheelarch. I am obviously biased, but for me it's 11 spokes all the time.

31st August 2013, 19:36	#34
Mills2009 Avid contributor 1999 75 Auto & 2005 ZT-T Auto Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 187 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	The thing is, the whole point of the 75 was its ride quality and, as has been mentioned, its going to ride best on the crowns. It just doesn't feel the same on Serpents or Meteors. Although they do look good. I've got Unions which is a good compromise. If you want big wheels, buy at ZT!

31st August 2013, 21:04	#35
trimani Passed Away ROVER 75 V6 2Ltr 2001 AUTO / EMERALD MOTORBILITY SCOOTER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poole Quay Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 2,051 Thanked 570 Times in 311 Posts	I feel like a ' KING ' on my crowns. trimani (Alf)