Talk Morgan Forums Thread Like Summary - New Tyres Day

I've know for years that tyres are an integral component in the suspension system on Trad Morgans. So I don't know why it took me so long to diagnose the crashing ride, vague steering and generally noisy drive as having something to do with my ageing tyres. Anyway, I finally got around to taking the wheels down to my local tyre garage and getting a set of Michelin Cross Climate 2s fitted. Went out on them for the first time this morning for a 50 mile round trip to Woodbridge and back on icy, damp, slippery roads. What a revelation! I know it's early days but the ride has been transformed. They are an all-season tyre and I was very impressed with the level of grip around the damp roundabouts surrounding Woodbridge (after taking it very easy for the first 20 or so miles!). The steering has now lost its vagueness, feeling somehow lighter but more positive. Much more comfortable now and far less noisy everywhere. So, early days but I'm very impressed so far.

DB07, like you I have a pre-war car and it has worn Blockleys for the past dozen years. Also had an MGB on which I fitted 4 new Blockley radials. I am a confirmed adherent - I'd fit them in preference to most other makes. They are as good as most other premium brands, and often considerably cheaper. There is a reason why pretty much every VSCC race paddock is filled with cars sporting Blockley tyres!

My 4/4 has Yokohamas though - Blockley didn't have that size and Tim Ayres did me a deal on them!

Mark