Morgan 4/4 on Continental Tyres
Article written by Bush TyresBush Tyres Skegness centre fitted four 165/80R13 Continental CT22 radial tyres to this lovely 1994 Morgan 4/4.
Built 25 years ago, this Morgan 4/4 produces 121bhp from it’s 1.8ltr
4 cylinder engine.
The tyres are narrow in width, by todays standards, though Continental tyre technology ensures the Morgan will handle the power & will make the car perform in a way the Morgan Motor Car Company intended back in the day.
A few facts about Continental
Founded almost 150 years ago (in 1871 to be exact) Continentalbegan manufacturing soft rubber products, rubberized fabrics, and solid tiresfor carriages and bicycles in Hanover, Germany in 1871.
In 1898 Continental developed and produced automotive pneumatictires with a plain tread & in 1904 Continental was the first company in theworld to develop grooved tires for automobiles.
In Europe today, one in every three new cars produced leaves the factoryfitted with Continental tyres, so if the car manufacturers trust them then socan you.
Continental is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in theworld. As well as manufacturing award-winningpremium tyres they produce brake systems; systems and componentsfor powertrains and chassis; instrumentation; infotainment solutions; vehicleelectronics; tires and technical elastomers.
Something a bit different visited our Spilsby depot earlier in the year. ‘Gasser Champ’ Sean Milsom brought in some loose wheels for new tyres to be fitted to his modified Morris Van ahead of competing at Santa Pod and Melbourne Raceways in the ‘Gasser Circus’ race series.
This 1972 Plymouth ‘Roadrunner’ visited our Horncastle Branch recently for a wheel alignment. This huge American muscle car has a 6.6 litre 402 cubic inch V8. With great power comes great responsibility........
Mobile tyre fitting is a popular choice for many private and commercial customers. Brandon Hire Station have over 160 locations nationwide and a vehicle fleet in excess of 200.