Hi listers..
I've been lurking mostly these days. The MGB has been in a holding
pattern for the last few month due to me having several surgeries. One
for a rotator cuff and two to put stents in my heart. I'm doing much
better and finally getting back to normal activities. I'm looking at
replacing my tires and I have some questions about sizes etc... A
185/70HR14 such as the Yokohama Avid H4 is 24.3" in diameter and 856
revolutions per mile. Now there is the Bridgestone Potenza RE950
195/65HR14. Its 24.0 in diameter and 868 revolution per mile. How
significant is .3" and 12 revs per mile? It seems minuscule to me and
really shouldn't really make a noticeable difference in engine rpm and
speed. Any insight into this and suggestions and or experiences with
different tire sizes and brands would be appreciated. They will be
mounted on a 14 X 5.5 alloy rim.
Dennis Cox
67 MGB
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