Date: Sun, 9 May 2004 16:44:25 +0100 From: "Chris" <cbnospamo.com> Subject: Re: 2 C900 q's
"Mike" <privacynospamacy.net> wrote in message news:2g4rtfF4hp5aU1nospamberlin.de... > Just bought a bargain G-reg (1989) 900S. £165 and it's pretty mint apart > from a ding on the wing. 5 months MOT and a JVC CD player too :-) > > 2 Questions - It's a 900S 16V Catalyst. Not seen one of these before. Seems > to early for a cat-equipped UK spec car ? > Cats were an option on some models that year, and it's OK to remove as it's not required to pass a CAT test being pre '92. > Also, what's the largest tyre size that can be safely used on a standard > 900S? The car came with fondmetal alloys with newish Michelin Pilot 205 > tyres on them. They don't stick out, but the rears rub when sharp cornering > with a heavy load. If it's OK to use them, I'll keep them until the tyres > wear out then change them for standard. Are they OK to use? If not, anyone > got a set of standard alloys for sale? 195/60x15 or 205/55x15 is the correct size, preferably on a wheel at least 6" wide. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.676 / Virus Database: 438 - Release Date: 03/05/2004