Larry,
The pirelli (sp?) p400's were top rated by CR, and come in a 175/70-13.
I am currently running Bridgestone re-92's which came in a 165/65-13 on
the stock rims. They feel great, although the only caveat is that they
look a little 'small' in the wheel wells. 175/70 tires look much better
on the car and fill out the wheel wells nicely, although they may not
handle as crisply.
-Bryan Vandiver
59-bugeye
Larry Macy wrote:
>
> I am looking to put some 175/70's on my 78 Midget. So I have a couple quick
> questions. At the moment I am looking at Michelin X-One's, from Tire Rack
> (www.tirerack.com).
>
> 1) Any prefs as to brands? (I prefer Michelins, but not exclusively -
> anything but Continental's)
> 2) Anybody running 185/70's on wire wheels?
> 3) Or maybe 175/60-65's (although I am having a hard time finding that size
> - not in a race tire)
>
> I am not looking for a racing tire. I use my Midget as a daily driver, but
> would sacrifice a little wet performance for enhanced summer twisties
> performance.
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
> System Administrator/Manager
> Neuropsychiatry Section
> Department of Psychiatry
> University of Pennsylvania
> 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>
> Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a
> question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.
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