Reliant Scimitar Tyres

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1975 Reliant Scimitar GTE

Reliant Scimitar 1964–1986

The classic Reliant Scimitar originally fitted a 185-14 radial tyre.
We can offer you one of the ultimate classic tyres in the 185 HR 14 Michelin MXV-P, this tyre will offer excellent handling.
We can also offer the 185 R 14 Vredestein for those on a tighter budget.
Fortunately we are now able to offer a performance whitewall tyre in the 185 R 14 Michelin MXV Whitewall, whitewall lovers won't need to sacrifice performance for fashion with this tyre.
For these tyres the Michelin 14F is the ideal innertube.

The following list is what Longstone Tyres recommends as the best tyres to fit to your Reliant Scimitar:

The 185 HR 14 Michelin MXV-P for a Scimitar GTE & GTC.
The 165-15 Michelin XAS for a 1960's Scimitar.
For the 165/15 tyres we offer the Michelin 15E innertube.
Our period Innertube Guides state which models transitioned to tubeless wheels, and when. See below to find your model and year, or see our Innertube Page for more information.
Some later models switched to low profile technology in 185/60-14 tyres. In this size we can offer the 185/60 VR 14 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2.
Tyres with a profile below 70% (e.g 185/60 VR 14) should not fit innertubes.

Reliant Scimitar Recommended Tyres

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185 HR 14 Michelin MXV-P

Starting at £255.60 £213.00
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165-15 Michelin XAS

Starting at £262.80 £219.00
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185 R 14 Michelin MXV Whitewall

Starting at £321.60 £268.00
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Michelin 15E Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £31.20 £26.00
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Michelin 14F Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £38.40 £32.00
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185/60 VR 14 Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2

Other Options for Reliant Scimitar Tyres

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165 HR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £226.80 £189.00
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165 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 N

Starting at £282.00 £235.00
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165R14 Michelin XAS

Starting at £184.80 £154.00
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165 SR 15 Michelin XZX

Starting at £142.80 £119.00
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165R15 Michelin XZX Whitewall

Starting at £193.20 £161.00
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185/60 HR 14 Avon CR28 Sport
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185 R 14 Vredestein

Starting at £174.00 £145.00
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165 X 15 Vredestein Classic
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165R15 Firestone F560

Starting at £184.80 £154.00
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165 SR 15 B.F.Goodrich Whitewall

Starting at £472.80 £394.00
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165 - 15 Galaxy Whitewall
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195/75 SR 14 Milestar Whitewall
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195/75 R 14 Hankook Whitewall

Starting at £133.20 £111.00
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165/80 HR 15 Avon CR11

Starting at £226.80 £189.00
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Set of 4 off 165 HR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £876.00 £730.00
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Set of 5 off 165HR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67

Starting at £1,078.80 £899.00
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Set of 4 off 165 VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 N

Starting at £1,078.80 £899.00
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Set of 5 off 165VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 N

Starting at £1,318.80 £1,099.00
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Set of 4 off 165 R15 Michelin XZX

Starting at £550.80 £459.00
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Set of 5 off 165 R 15 Michelin XZX

Starting at £670.80 £559.00
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Set of 4 off 185 HR14 Michelin MXV-P

Starting at £982.80 £819.00
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Set of 5 off 185HR14 Michelin MXV-P

Starting at £1,198.80 £999.00
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Set of 4 off 165 SR15 White Wall Michelin XZX

Starting at £742.80 £619.00
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Set of 5 off White Wall 165SR15 Michelin XZX

Starting at £910.80 £759.00
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Set of 4 off 185 R14 Michelin MXV Whitewall

Starting at £1,234.80 £1,029.00
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Set of 4 off 195/75 TR14 Hankook Whitewall

Starting at £510.00 £425.00
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Set of 5 off 195/75TR14 Hankook Whitewall

Starting at £624.00 £520.00
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Set of 5 off 185R14 Michelin MXV Whitewall

Starting at £1,510.80 £1,259.00

History of the Reliant Scimitar

Reliant Scimitar SS1

Based on the chassis of the earlier classic Scimitar coupé and the Ogle design GTS estate car experiment, the classic four-seater Reliant Scimitar SE5 came with the 3.0 L Ford Essex engine. This gave the SE5 a claimed top speed of over 120 mph, therefore, needing to fit a good classic car tyre such as the Michelin MXV-P. A Borg-Warner automatic gearbox was added as an option in 1970 and by 1971, overdrive on the 4-speed manual was offered. In 1972 several improvements were included in the upgrade to SE5A, including a boost in power. The extra 7 hp and maximum engine speed raised performance quite a bit and the classic GTE was now capable of 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds and top speed was raised to 121 mph. The SE5's flat dashboard also gave way to a curved and moulded plastic one.

Directly following the announcement of the car, Autocar magazine tested a classic 3 litre Reliant Scimitar GTE in October 1968. They reported a maximum speed of 117 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 10.7 seconds. Overall fuel consumption for the test came in at 18.5 mpg.

4311 classic Reliant Scimitars SE5 were produced. The 5A model sold more than any other Scimitar, with 5105 manufactured. Princess Anne was given a manual overdrive SE5 for Christmas 1970 by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. It was Air Force blue in colour with a grey leather interior and registered 1420 H in recognition of her position as Colonel-in-Chief of the 14th/20th Hussars. Princess Anne later owned 8 other classic GTE's.