|
Forums39
Topics49,843
Posts837,336
Members9,596
| |
Most Online1,063
Jun 14th, 2026
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 12,256 Likes: 317
Scruffy Oik Member of the Inner Circle
|
Scruffy Oik Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 12,256 Likes: 317 |
Today I asked for the Vred tyre price and the dealer thinks we need inner tubes too? Sorry for my ignorance but I am not sure if Morgan fitted tubed or tubeless tires. What is right? (2011 production)
I'm not sure when MMC switched to tubeless, but I'm reasonably sure you'll have tubeless tyres. A simple visual inspection of the valve will tell you - tubes have valves with a knurled retaining ring.
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,356 Likes: 353
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
OP
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,356 Likes: 353 |
Really be interested in how you find those tires after the Avons, especially through standing water. Yes I'm also looking forward to that. Standing water might be a while away though! Cold and dry for the next few days.
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,356 Likes: 353
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
OP
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,356 Likes: 353 |
Just checked tonight and all are holding pressure! Occasionally I find a new tyre needs a reseal, but not this time. They did a great job, very carefully.
Oh and the 2012 does have a balanced spare wheel.
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 188
L - Learner Plates On
|
|
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 188 |
I have made wooden axle stands for the front from a 6 inch square fence post. pick up the car by jacking from the cross member and under they go. perfect. My question is if i want to do the same at the back where is the best place for the trolley jack to raise the rear of the car or should i just do a corner at a time?
Paul
2004 Silver Roadster S1
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,356 Likes: 353
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
OP
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 22,356 Likes: 353 |
Don't lift one corner, except in an emergency. It puts a lot of strain on the chassis. The rear crossmember is the recommended jacking place, but I feel more comfortable with a beam to spread the load.
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 14,976 Likes: 2
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 14,976 Likes: 2 |
Richard
1976 4/4 4 Seater
|
|
|
|
|
