John/Ira,
I'm currently running the 180-15 Michelins Longstone sells, which are evidently
the same as those Coker sells (made in
Serbia by Michelin). Both suppliers list them at 26.8" in diameter. Mine
measure 27" as mounted when measured
horizontally.
Coker lists the 180 but not the 185. Maybe Ira typed the size incorrectly.
These are period-style higher-profile tires and look and ride great.
--
Steve Gerow
> -------Original Message-------
> From: JOHN BAHE SR <johnbahesr@gmail.com>
> To: Steve B. Gerow <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
> Cc: healeys@autox.team.net <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Coker Tires
> Sent: Aug 23 '15 12:40
>
> Alan Hendrix says you need a minimum of 26 3/4 inches measuring
> between the bottom opening of the rear wheel wells to use a 185 X 15
> tire. The Vredestein 185 x 15 tire is 26.60 in diameter.....that is
> the tire Alan sells !! Hope you can use this info !!
>
> John
>
> On Sun, Aug 23, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Steve B. Gerow
> <steveg@abrazosdata.com> wrote:
>
> > Ira Erbs wrote:
> >>>>
> >
> > I have a chance to buy 4 new Coker 185/15 tires for $250.00
> > Tried looking at the archives, but got confusing replies.
> > Will these work on my BN4? New springs in back.
> > <<<
> >
> > The most correct size is 180/15, which the Longstone/Coker
> > Michelins fit well and fill the wheel wells.
> >
> > 5 mm isn't much of a difference. You might get some scrubbing in
> > the front. This is a high profile tire which should
> > look manly on the Healey!
> >
> > --
> > Steve Gerow
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