I have the Sumitomo 215-50-13" on my Datsun 510. This small height tire
really affected the rear ratio. 1st gear was good to the crosswalk. I was
hitting 3rd gear before I got through the intersection. 60 MPH was 4,000
RPM. Thankfully the Z rears fit the 510. I went from 3.90 to 3.36 gears. It
made all the difference.
I'd say to factor everything in before using these tires on a Tiger. Then
again, if you have a close ratio trans and getting off the line is of the
highest order of importance.... .
Tom
>I see where Sumitomo makes a 215/50HR13
>
>
>http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+200&partnum=15HR3HTR200&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=0
>
> Haven't tried them... went to 16's
>
> Bob
>
>
>>I know there has been 13 inch tire recommendations in past threads - given
>> the most recent info re: "old" tires - what are current
>> recommendations/availability of street performance 13 inch tires. I
>> currently run "old" 205/60/13 yokohama.
>>
>>
>>
>> Norm Shaw B9472386
>>
>> Burnaby B.C.
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