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The original tyres fitted were crossplies.525-16 were fitted to the Javelin and 550-16 to the Jup. Standard loading recommends tyre pressure of 26psi all round on Javelin and 24 on the Jup.  Here is the relevant page from http://www.vintagetyres.com/vintageindex.htm

Click To view Tread pattern
Size Type Overall
Diameter
Section
Width
Max Speed
mph
Max Load White Wall
Width (mm)
Tread
500/525-16 Dunlop C18 678 144 95 381 -
500/525-16 Firestone WW 673 134 - 300 57  
500/525-16 Firestone 673 134 - 300 -  
500/525-16 Avon Tourist 628 124 75 401 -
550-16 Dunlop D2/103 TL 695 155 95 406 -
550-16 Avon Tourist 691 150 75 450 -
550-16 Firestone WW 695 154 - 375 63  
550-16 Firestone 695 154 - 375 -  

 

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