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1975 - 1993 240
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1986 - 1991 780
1990 - 1998 940
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john_boy1959
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Joined: 10 April 2009
Year and Model: V70 2002
Location: BRisbane, Australia

tyre selection

Post by john_boy1959 »

Hello from Australia! I have just re-registered my 1988 240GL after 3 years off the road and the tyres though heavy with tread are distorted and need to be replaced. I used to love the MXL Michelin but sadly these are not available anymore. Any recommendations on tyres that suit the 240? Many thanks John

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billofdurham
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I have used Marangoni on my 960, 940 and 850 and they are superb tyres giving a good grip and long life and I am very particular about those bits of rubber that keep me between the grass verges.

Marangoni is reported to be a subsidiary of Pirelli but apparently there is some doubt about this. It is reported that the Marangoni founder did work for Pirelli.

Read about them here.

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

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