"Michelin would not support the very low tyre recommendations" Not the first time I see this, but I call complete B/S on it. The tyre pressure recommandation on the RR (24psi front / 28psi rear) was average for the time, few cars recommended more than 28psi actually. And Citroën, owned by Michelin at the time, had recommendations as low as 15psi ! Michelin also was a pioneered in low tyre pressure for improved ride comfort. Even recently, Jaguar recommended 26psi for comfort in the late 90's and Porsche still recommend 29psi for comfort on the Panamera. Michelin themselves, now recommend a very similar pressure for the XVS on RR (1.7b front / 1.9b rear ; =24.7psi/27.6psi). According to the ETRTO specs, that's a load capacity of 605kg/tyre front and 660kg/tyre rear at 160kph. Plenty enough. So, what pressure where you running here ?
I have read from various car magazines about the tyers for the Rolls-Royce & in the articles the authors have always said that it's the highest speed rating of the tyers that makes for the better ride with the car and that those types of tyres can handle the weight of the car.
With the Michelin XVS P www.longstonetyres.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/1485/s/235-70hr15-michelin-xvs/category/9176/ It is Michelin's carcass structure that makes all the difference
I replaced springs and sway bars with Harvey Bailey suspension kit made for shadows and they are made of heavier steel and totally make the carba drivers car.i loved every mile with them fitted to not but 3 of my Rolls-Royces 2 shadows and a spirit.i sold the shadows and regret not having r3tained the original suspension to swap back to original nas I got almost nothing for the shadows when I sold them I bought a brand new 1976 chevrolet caprice classic sedan in 2006 for what I hot for the pair of restored 1973 shadows.and no. Ore high maintenance costs.
Great video and tyre guide. What are your options if you want to upsize the wheels to 16" or 17" with low profile tyres? The 15" wheels with massive 70 profile sidewall is great for comfort but not the best for handling regardless of tyre.
Hi there I want to own a Silver Shadow 2 and drive about 5000m pr year . If I get a decent car is it going to be a noghtmare like some say ? I like the ealier dash ,before they changed it , I son´t know what year that was . Thanks
+Steven Meyer Well a Silver Shadow will always have soft springs, and that is part of it's joy. but what we are aiming for is a tyre that helps the car steer more precisely
I know. i would do normally, but it's OK that was my Dad. And he had turned my petrol off, and was doing some blocking. I was tempted to nudge him into the creek, and his Grandson was well up for it. So he got away lucky really
Longstone Tyres - Vintage & Classic Car Tyres Your Dad is in remarkably good shape. Hopefully he won’t take your car keys away from you and send you to bed without your tea. Pass in the other lane if there’s room.
Tyres...your contact point with the real world.
What a lad!! It’s all about the 8 Track pal 👊🏽👌🏽😂
All about the Phat Tunes
"Michelin would not support the very low tyre recommendations"
Not the first time I see this, but I call complete B/S on it. The tyre pressure recommandation on the RR (24psi front / 28psi rear) was average for the time, few cars recommended more than 28psi actually. And Citroën, owned by Michelin at the time, had recommendations as low as 15psi ! Michelin also was a pioneered in low tyre pressure for improved ride comfort.
Even recently, Jaguar recommended 26psi for comfort in the late 90's and Porsche still recommend 29psi for comfort on the Panamera.
Michelin themselves, now recommend a very similar pressure for the XVS on RR (1.7b front / 1.9b rear ; =24.7psi/27.6psi). According to the ETRTO specs, that's a load capacity of 605kg/tyre front and 660kg/tyre rear at 160kph. Plenty enough.
So, what pressure where you running here ?
enjoyed it.your as mad as a box of frogs.great!!!!!
Great review..... very accurate assessment!
we have 3 different brands of radial tyres in stock
I have read from various car magazines about the tyers for the Rolls-Royce & in the articles the authors have always said that it's the highest speed rating of the tyers that makes for the better ride with the car and that those types of tyres can handle the weight of the car.
With the Michelin XVS P www.longstonetyres.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/1485/s/235-70hr15-michelin-xvs/category/9176/ It is Michelin's carcass structure that makes all the difference
Well done!
I replaced springs and sway bars with Harvey Bailey suspension kit made for shadows and they are made of heavier steel and totally make the carba drivers car.i loved every mile with them fitted to not but 3 of my Rolls-Royces 2 shadows and a spirit.i sold the shadows and regret not having r3tained the original suspension to swap back to original nas I got almost nothing for the shadows when I sold them I bought a brand new 1976 chevrolet caprice classic sedan in 2006 for what I hot for the pair of restored 1973 shadows.and no. Ore high maintenance costs.
You’re brilliant
LOve this thankyou sir .
Thankyou
Great video and tyre guide. What are your options if you want to upsize the wheels to 16" or 17" with low profile tyres? The 15" wheels with massive 70 profile sidewall is great for comfort but not the best for handling regardless of tyre.
Hi there I want to own a Silver Shadow 2 and drive about 5000m pr year . If I get a decent car is it going to be a noghtmare like some say ?
I like the ealier dash ,before they changed it , I son´t know what year that was .
Thanks
From experience it will be great for you and any passengers you will inevitably take on your way
Omg James May
LMAO I was thinking the same exact thing!
Sure looks like a bouncy ride? Maybe it was just the roads. Cheers!
+Steven Meyer Well a Silver Shadow will always have soft springs, and that is part of it's joy. but what we are aiming for is a tyre that helps the car steer more precisely
Is that cloth seats?😎
Velvet Darling
Love your tyre vids but give cyclists more room when you overtake!
I know. i would do normally, but it's OK that was my Dad. And he had turned my petrol off, and was doing some blocking. I was tempted to nudge him into the creek, and his Grandson was well up for it. So he got away lucky really
Longstone Tyres - Vintage & Classic Car Tyres Your Dad is in remarkably good shape. Hopefully he won’t take your car keys away from you and send you to bed without your tea. Pass in the other lane if there’s room.