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Triumph Toledo 1970–1976


  • The Triumph Toledo was initially released with the option of either 520 - 13 or 560 - 13 Dunlop D75 crossply tyres, or 155 R13 Dunlop SP68 radial tires, sadly none of these tyres are produced today.
  • Our period 1978 Dunlop Innertube Guide suggests that the 1970–1973 2-Door Toledo factory fitted the 5.20 - 13 Tyres, and the 1971–1973 4-Door fitted 5.60 - 13 tyres as standard.
  • Toledo 2 and 4 door models manufactured from 1974 fitted 155 R13 radial tyres as standard.
  • In the 520 - 13 size we can offer the 5.20 x 13 Dunlop Goldseal.
  • The ideal tube for this is the Michelin 13CG innertube.
  • In 560 - 13 size the only tyre currently available is the 5.60 x 13 Camac.
  • At Longstone we would suggest fitting a modern radial tyre over a crossply. The equivalent radial size is 155-13 and in this size we recommend fitting either the 155R13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 or the 155 HR 13 Michelin XAS FF.
  • Some classic car owners like to fit wider, low-profile tyres to their classic cars. While we don't recommend fitting wider tires for the Triumph Toledo if you choose to do so, the 175/70 VR 13 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 will offer the best handling of any low-profile tyre.
  • These tyres would best fit an Michelin 13D innertube.
  • Our period Innertube Guides suggest that the Toledo fitted tubeless tyres throughout its production run. Innertubes are not needed for these wheels providing that your wheel rims are still airtight.

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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.


History of the Triumph Toledo

Built between 1970-1976, the Triumph Toledo was a compact car introduced as a cheaper version of the Triumph 1300 whilst also replacing the Triumph 1500. Radial ply tyres were recommended for the 4-door version as opposed to the 2-door version which came with cross-ply tyres originally.

In the goal of simplicity and cheap manufacturing costs, the Toledo was converted to rear-wheel drive with a live rear axle (still with coil springs). The inside was likewise less expensive, with wood limited to a dashboard consisting of a plain plank with holes drilled for the very rudimentary instruments, but it was a cut above most other tiny cars at a period when black plastic as standard. The Toledo was initially only offered as a two-door saloon with a 1296 cc Standard SC engine producing 58 bhp net. There were drum brakes all around, and there was no overdrive or automatic transmission.

A 4-door "special export" variant was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1971, with a 1500 cc engine in single and dual carburettor "TC" configuration delivering 61 and 64 bhp net. The four-door variant was also offered on the domestic market beginning in late August 1971.

The Triumph Toledo, along with its 1500 and Dolomite brothers, was the subject of the UK's biggest car recall to date in August 1973. The recall impacted 103,000 vehicles and entailed the repair of a front radius strut in the front suspension assembly, addressing the possibility that the component might break and leave the vehicle unsteerable. The makers claimed to have duplicated the purported flaw by driving the car into a solid curb at speeds ranging from 10 to 15 mph. Despite the recall, they stated that the issue could only be caused by "arise through misuse".


Innertube Guides


1972 Michelin Triumph Fitment Guide

1972 Michelin Triumph Fitment Guide

1974 Michelin Triumph Fitment Guide

1974 Michelin Triumph Fitment Guide

1978 Dunlop Triumph Fitment Guide

1978 Dunlop Triumph Fitment Guide


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