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Re: Tyres for MGB: 185/70 a problem?

To: renevm@support.neth.hp.com
Subject: Re: Tyres for MGB: 185/70 a problem?
From: gofastmg@juno.com (Rick Morrison)
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 22:36:12 EDT
On Wed, 09 Sep 1998 18:00:42 +0200 Rene van Maanen
<renevm@support.neth.hp.com> writes:
>Hi,
>
>I am thinking of installing 185/70 tires at the rear end of my 
>standard
>MGB/GT. 
>
>Are there any thoughts of why I should NOT do this?

No. Worked for me

>Are there more advantages that getting a better look?

Well, we can start a real argument here, but I'll play turtle and stick
my neck out.
Yes there are. With modern tire construction/materials, the lateral grip
is enhanced greatly, when compared to the original 155/14's, plus you get
a bit more due to the wider contact patch. 
 Another real advantage is ease of replacement, VS. trying to find a 155
X14 tire.

Oh, for the record. My GT is running 195/60 x 14 Pirelli's. And no, they
don't rub anywhere, even on hard cornering.

Rick Morrison
72 MGBGT
74 Midget

>Rene
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