185s are wider than stock so might be part of the problem.
Also, different tire designs/tread patterns have different rolling resistance. It might be the tire itself. You might try increasing the tire pressure to the max sidewall rating. Might help.
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- Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anglia/Cortina MKII - What Size Tires?
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- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Did you do to your English Ford Today??
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- Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:20 am
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Rust Pimples
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M, Since you mentioned the fender has been repainted, I do know, that condition is often a result of moisture in the compressed air when shooting the primer or paint. It can also happen from incomplete or incorrect prep. Sorry it happened, but a good paint store or shop should be able to scan and ma...
- Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:21 am
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Rejoining the Party [in Shoreline, WA]
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Rejoining the Party [in Shoreline, WA]
Bought my first Lotus Cortina [a 1966] in 1978. Have had other MkI and an occasional MkII Cortina through the years. Raced both a Lotus Cortina and a GT in Conference here in the Pacific Northwet. :-) Both of those cars are still running or racing with different owners. I've got about 3 persons wort...