Vauxhall - Vauxhall Viva
The Vauxhall Viva was introduced in 1963, a model which was the British GM version of the German built Opel Kadett. For 1966 came the rebodied Viva HB version, now with a slightly enlarged 1160cc engine - initially a 2 door, followed by an Estate, and then finally a 4 door. Larger engine sizes were also available from 1968 at 1600cc, and 2 litre. The third Viva version was the Viva HC introduced from 1970, with only two capacities on offer, the 1150 (later enlarged to 1256cc) and 1600 engines. Viva production ran to 1979.
Vauxhall Viva Tyre sizes: From 1968 all models of Vauxhall Viva had 13 inch wheels, which were initially fitted with cross ply tyre size 5.20x13 for the smaller engined cars ( Viva HC, Viva SL90) which equates to teh radial 145R13 tyre size, and later on fitted with the slightly larger 5.60x13 which is a radial equivalent 155R13 tyre. If a non standard wider tyre was wanted one could use a 165R13, or a wider version of the 155R13 size which is a 175/70R13 tyre size. Note this wider version 175/70R13 tyre size was also fitted to all models of Viva 1800 and Viva 2300 including Estate versions of the Viva. Blockley produces all the Vauxhall Viva tyre sizes, 145R13, 155HR13 and the superb 175/70VR13 size also. See full details of all these high quality, excellent speed rated and period correct superb Blockley tyres at the links below:
