Hi Lonn,
I have asked this also before. My ajor concern was fit, not road balance.
I do have them fit on my 4 1/2 inch wheels, and it's OK.
Regards, Rene
On 11 February, 1999 1:02 PM, Lonn Howard [SMTP:hoops@owt.com] wrote:
> I've searched the archives at http://lq.corenetworks.com/goto/mgs and
> found that a lot of people run 185-70 14s on their MGB. However, when I
> spoke with my tire shop they recommend not using that size because the
> specs say it needs a 5" rim width at minimum. My wires are 4 1/2 J x
> 14. He says that he can get 175SR 14s that will be a better fit and
> look better. I would prefer a taller tire for my non-OD car and I
> really don't care how performance-oriented it is. I just want it to
> look good on the car. I bow to the wisdom of the list and ask for
> supreme guidance.
>
> Lonn Howard
> '70 TR6 -mine
> '71 TR6 -in my garage
> '70 MGB GT -ours
> '89 Saab Turbo Convertible -hers
>
> "We are but temporary custodians with an obligation of preservation."
>
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