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1. Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: Peter Laurinaitis <laurin212@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 18:44:06 -0700 (PDT)
Hi, I'm a newbie here. I've read the archived emails and found some help there but not entirely on this topic. I just purchased a '66 mark 1A Tiger. I have to replace the wheels, and like the Minilit
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00108.html (8,762 bytes)

2. Re: Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 22:03:20 EDT
Personally, I agree with the idea that the short sidewall, 15" rim/tire looks somehow "wrong" on a Tiger...not bad, mind you, just not "correct". I have seen a number of cars running the larger diame
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00109.html (8,391 bytes)

3. Re: Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: RMEbstein@aol.com
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 23:05:56 EDT
So many variables. Condition of the frame and bodywork might work against you depending on your Tiger's condition. Also, ride height is a consideration. Just remember, tire and wheel selection is to
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00110.html (8,587 bytes)

4. Re: Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: PhastPhill@aol.com
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:49:49 EDT
My car has 13 Panasports, 6in in front 61/2 in rear. I use Sumitomo HTR 200 tires. They were recommended, by several people and work well. Modern tire , fine for regular driving and wet and dry. Boug
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00111.html (8,144 bytes)

5. Re: Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: PhastPhill@aol.com
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:52:31 EDT
Forgot to mention size....front 195-60-13 rear 205-60--13
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00112.html (7,657 bytes)

6. Re: Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:18:38 -0700
TigersUnited.com has a section on wheels, complete with pictures, in the Tech_Threads section. If you want to see a beautiful installation, that many decry, have a gander at the Panasport 16 inch wh
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00116.html (9,541 bytes)

7. Re: Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: Fhsloth3@cs.com
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:20:58 EDT
To my way of thinking, the fault lies in the harsh ride the 45 profile tires will give. Every bump and tar strip will be felt. A really bad hole might also damage the wheel itself. Just another $0.0
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00117.html (7,812 bytes)

8. Re: Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: Steve Laifman <SLaifman@socal.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:44:05 -0700
Peter, and Tigers, Just got a note from Jerry and Marlene Vanderpool. They have relocated from San Simeon (Hearst's Castle), where Jerry volunteered as a docent, to Warrenton (Astoria), Oregon? jrv30
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00118.html (8,107 bytes)

9. Re: Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: MWood24020@aol.com
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 21:36:35 EDT
To my way of thinking, the fault lies in the harsh ride the 45 profile tires will give. Every bump and tar strip will be felt. A really bad hole might also damage the wheel itself. Yeah, and they loo
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00119.html (7,997 bytes)

10. Re: Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: Stephen Waybright <gswaybright@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 18:37:51 -0700 (PDT)
Like Jerry, I have 16" Panasports on my car which can be seen @ http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/gswaybright/album?.dir=/4110&.src=ph&.tok=phGvqgCB4V9vPxb4. In light of the binding nature of the stock T
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00120.html (9,216 bytes)

11. Re: Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: "Philip \"Commodore Blues\" Hulse" <phulse@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 19:11:40 -0700
Jay and Jerry said " just a "little" tire rub when backing and turning the wheel to the left". My car had the valance closer on the left side as well. Does anyone out there had an opinion on why? Phi
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00121.html (7,972 bytes)

12. Re: Need help on wheel selection... (score: 1)
Author: Robert Dobrowski <rsdslp@juno.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:37:29 -0700
That's when my tires hit the valence too.
/html/tigers/2005-10/msg00122.html (8,155 bytes)


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