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Shmoo

New Member

• Sep 6, 2014

• #1

Hello,
I have recently brought a 1978 109, im in the process if prep'ing it for MOT. Its been sitting for 8 years so needs a bit of work.

My question is: the tyres which are on it, 6.50 x 16c while having loads of tread on have cracked side walls so no good for road use. I have been looking at tyre prices and was wondering if there are any other sizes such as 235/70/16 etc etc which are suitable for these Landys?

Many Thanks

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Sep 6, 2014

• #2

Too small, 750x16 as standard. 235/85 16s have the nearest rolling diameter

 

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honolulujoe

Well-Known Member

• Sep 6, 2014

• #3

7.50's always look good imho

particularly these

7.50R16 112/110L Fedima Maxima order online from Tyres Direct

I have goodyear 7.50 r16's with the g90 military tread on mine, but intend to swap to the fedima when they are worn out

 

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nickjaxe

Well-Known Member

• Sep 6, 2014

• #4

My mate bought a set of these....look the dogs whatsits...old school looking as well...not a bad price.

Nick.

7..50 R16 116n Michelin Brand New Set Of 4.landover 4x4 Off Road | eBay

 

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ben waine

Active Member

• Sep 6, 2014

• #5

What engine? Also 6.50 is standard on 88s isn't it?
On a standard diesel, I'm think 7.50 will increase the gearing too much

 

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Shmoo

New Member

• Sep 6, 2014

• #6

thanks for the info, 7.50 seam the way to go, i will keep searching.

out of interest, i pulled the rear brake drums off today, one was fine, the other was full of oil. i guess that the half shaft seal has gone, are they easy to replace?

I've done them on Scannia trucks but not on a 3 series Landy.

Thanks for your help.

George

 

Blackburn

Well-Known Member

• Sep 7, 2014

• #7

Usually the Hub oil seal but check the land that it runs on , these are changeable on early axles but new stub axle required on newer ones or a speedi sleeve.