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Old April 30th 04, 11:06 PM
Emjay
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Phew - that's a relief - didnt fancy having to fork out so soon on new
tyres !

Ah well - I can rest easy for now.

Many thanks

Marcus




On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 22:20:31 +0100, "MarkK" >
wrote:

>"Emjay" > wrote in message
.. .
>> Thanks for all the info - very much appreciated.
>>
>> I've checked the tyre size again - they are definately 195 / 65 R15
>> Michelin Pilot Primacy
>>
>> Has the previous owner fitted wrong rubber?

>
>No. It definitely says 195/60R15 in my manual (from a 1992 2.0TS), but I've
>just checked some sales brochures for both pre- and post- facelift (1993)
>models. All say 195/65R15 in the tech spec. I had a 2.0TS a few years ago,
>and I've just checked my records - it had 195/65R15 tyres, so you're OK!
>Sorry if I caused concern, but I blame the manual... I'm not sure you can
>trust the pressures I gave either.
>
>I got the manual I have from a stallholder at Spring Alfa Day a few years
>ago. I bought it as a memento. It's possible that it was disposed of by the
>importer due to misprints... who knows!
>
>Mark
>


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