I'm running 205/70-15s on Panasports and checked them using a GPS. When the
speedo read 70MPH, I was doing 68-69MPH per the GPS. I'm convinced that
good modern tires are one of the best enhancements you can make on these
cars.
Mark Anderton
72 TR6
Virginia Beach
http://members.cox.net/andertonm/car_stuff.html
----- Original Message -----
From: <TR250Driver@aol.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Cc: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 7:30 PM
Subject: 6" A/R Wheels + Tire Size
> HI guys,
> I have done it and signed up with MotoMotion to restore my 4-spoke A/R's
to
> like new condition. Yep, I am finally going to chuck those Michelin
Redlines
> on the TR6 and try a set of real tires.
>
> Sorry but I never really paid any attention to the tire sizes being
> discussed. Now the A/R's being 6" and .5" wider than the stock 5.5"
concerns
> me a bit. I would not want new tires to lower the Six a lot or look like
> giant Meats. I would still want the speedo to read somewhere in the
vicinity
> of correct so am I looking for 205-70-15's or 205-60-15's? Will these
sizes
> fit on 6" rims? I still like Michelin Tires and there seems to be a large
> selection of 60 series tires and not much for 70 series. Need to place an
> order with Tire Rack pronto and I can drop ship to MotoMotion and be
rolling
> on new rubber by next week.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help,
> Darrell
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