175/60-13 would be the perfect size for me, I think. However, I have
never seen this size in the US.
I will check some of the mail order tire companies.
Thanks, Ulix
On Thu, 19 Feb 1998, Mike Gigante wrote:
> Well, at least here in Australia, there are more performance tires available
> in 175/60 13 than 185/60 or 185/70 13. Falken (Ohtsu) make the Falken GRB
> and
> RS410 in 175/6013 and these are arguably the best non-'R' rated tires that
> will
> fit the sprite. In the 'R' category, Dunlop Formula R (I run these),
> Bridgestone
> Potenza 520, Hoosier Street TD (I run these too) are all available. For a
> low
> annual mileage car, the 'R' rated tires are a viable choice and really
> transform the
> car! I have the Dunlops on redcar
> (http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mikeg/cars/redcar.htm)
> and it is essentially a road car and gets used for touring as well as
> rallies.
>
> I and the numerous square-arch spridgets don't have serious rubbing problems
> with the 175/60s after the usual invisible tricks.
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
> To: Phil Profili <pprofili@hercii.mar.lmco.com>
> Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, February 17, 1998 6:18 PM
> Subject: Re: Tyre Sizes
>
>
> >On Mon, 16 Feb 1998, Phil Profili wrote:
> >
> >> Anyone have any advice on what tyre (tire!) size is suitable when using
> 13x5"
> >> wheels (on a square wheel arch car).
> >
> >Phil,
> >The "original" size was 145-13. The next step up, keeping the same outer
> >diameter is the 165/70. This will fit with no problems from all I know
> >(if you are using a sensible offset). The next step up is 185/60. Again,
> >same diameter. This is a BIG step, because it is pretty much the smallest
> >size in which real performance tires are available. Responses of wether
> >this fits or not have been 50/50. If I was you, I would have a 185/60 put
> >on a rim and just try it out! If you go to the right tire place, they
> >shouldn't even charge you for this. Plus, I would be very greatful to you
> >for trying this out! :-)
> >
> >What kind of rims are you using?
> >Does anyone know of a good performance tire in 165/70? Something
> >comparable to a Yoko AVS Intermediate...
> >
> >P.S.: I don't know, but it might make a difference if your car is 1/4 or
> > 1/2 ellipticly sprung.
> >
> > Ulix __/__,__
> >.......................................................... (_o____o_)....
> > '67 Sprite
> >
> >
>
Ulix __/__,__
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'67 Sprite
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