Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Tyres
1979 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Advert
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus 1979–1981
- We would suggest fitting the 155R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 or the 155 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF for a Talbot Sunbeam.
- These tyres would best fit an Michelin 13D innertube.
- For a wider low-profile alternative we would suggest the 175/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN36.
- Longstone strongly recommends fitting the 185/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 for a Talbot Sunbeam Lotus.
- These tyres would best fit a Michelin 13E innertube.
- The Michelin XAS and PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN36 are both iconic sports car tyres offering the best handling and directional stability available for classic Talbot Sunbeam's.
- It is worth pointing out that the CINTURATO ™ CN36 was original equipment on the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus.
- Our period fitment guides suggest that the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus fitted tubeless wheels, innertubes are not required for these wheels providing they are in good condition.
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1981 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Advert
History of the Talbot Sunbeam
Built between 1980 and 1981, the Talbot Sunbeam was a face-lifted version of the Chrysler Sunbeam that had been made since 1977. Following the success of the Chrysler Sunbeam Lotus in rallying, a rebranded road version was released to much acclaim known as the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, which would go on to see much success in the rallying world.
Independent Tyre Test - The Results
In the world of modern tyres, it is commonplace to come across a tyre test. Sadly, in the world of classic tyres the investment never seems to be there to do a proper modern tyre test. However, a German magazine in July 2016 conducted this modern tyre test using classic tyres. This classic tyre test has been translated from German to English. What is remarkable in this tyre test is quite how well the PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN36 classic tyre performed in the table at the end. The scores in this table are not scored in relation to the other tyres in the test, so when a score of 1 is recorded, then that is a perfect score for a classic tyre or a modern tyre. It is wonderful to see that these classic PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN36 tyres can give such exemplary results.
